Ardian partners Transatlantic Power Holdings to build Skyline Renewables in U.S

$67 billion world-leading private investment house, Ardian partners with Transatlantic Power Holdings to build a renwable platform namely Skyline Renewables that is base din the United States.

Skyline Renewables is acquired from Energy Systems Americas Development and is a Whirlwind wind project in Texas. Whirlwind Energy, a windfarm comprised of 26 turbines with a total capacity of 60 MW, located in Floyd county in the North-West of Texas. Skyline plans to focus on obtaining operating and development projects in the onshore  wind sector.

Mathias Burghardt, Member of the Executive Committee, Head of Ardian Infrastructure, said: “Ardian Infrastructure stands for innovation and the careful pursuit of superior returns. It is important for us to work with experienced local partners, and as we carefully expand Ardian’s activities in the North American market, we are delighted to partner with TPH which has an established track record of excellence in US renewables.”

Stefano Mion, Managing Director and co-head of Ardian Infrastructure US, said: “TPH has an exceptionally strong team and a clear strategy for success. We are excited to leverage its deep industry expertise and considerable relationships for sourcing and pursuing new investment opportunities in the North American renewables sector. While our vision for Skyline Renewables is broad, Whirlwind is the ideal first investment, one in which we can actively manage the asset and optimize returns.”