D. E. Shaw Renewable Investments

What D. E. Shaw Renewable Investments does

D. E. Shaw Renewable Investments (DESRI) is a privately held utility-scale renewable energy developer, owner, and operator founded in 2010 as an initiative within the D. E. Shaw Group and operationally separated as an independent company in 2024. The company develops, finances, constructs, and operates utility-scale solar, wind, and battery energy storage system (BESS) projects across the United States, holding a contracted portfolio of 13+ GW spanning multiple states. Its core technology stack combines conventional utility-scale solar PV and wind generation with co-located battery storage, annual infrared panel inspections for performance monitoring, and deployment of Nextracker's TrueCapture smart control system and NX Navigator for fleet optimization.

DESRI generates revenue through two primary streams: (1) long-term power generation and sale under 20-30 year power purchase agreements (PPAs) with utilities, corporate buyers, and government entities; and (2) asset management fees from actively managing operating renewable assets and optimizing energy market participation. Its go-to-market is enterprise field sales targeting utilities, hyperscalers (notably Meta across 2,575 MW in nine states), and corporate power purchasers seeking to meet renewable portfolio standards and ESG commitments. The company also acquires early- to late-stage projects from independent developers and partners with landowners for site control. Customer segments include electric utilities, corporate power buyers (Meta, Dell, Comcast, Universal Corp, Intermountain Healthcare), independent project developers, and landowners.

The company is backed by major institutional capital including a $1.725 billion investment from Macquarie Asset Management (announced 2024, closed 2025) and a $400 million strategic financing partnership with Harbert Infrastructure (2022). It maintains offices in New York (headquarters), Denver, Houston, Portland, and Hyderabad, and employs 251-500 people. Recent strategic activity includes co-development with Tierra Adentro Growth Capital in New Mexico, preferred equity investments in Matrix Renewables and Linea Energy, acquisitions of the Catclaw Solar and Roccasecca BESS projects, and multiple new project launches targeted for 2026-2027 commercial operation.

Name

D. E. Shaw Renewable Investments

Legal name

D. E. Shaw Renewable Investments, LLC

Website

https://desri.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

DESRI is a private utility-scale renewable energy developer, owner, and operator of solar, wind, and battery storage projects across the United States, with 13+ GW of contracted capacity serving utilities, hyperscalers (notably Meta), and corporate buyers under long-term PPAs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Utility-Scale Renewable Energy Development

NAICS

Solar Electric Power Generation (221114), Wind Electric Power Generation (221115), Electric Power Generation (22111)

SIC

Electric, Gas & Sanitary Services (4900)

akta.pro primary industry

Incentives, Grants & Program Administration (Auctions, Tenders, IRA/ITC/PTC Advisory) (EUAMAAAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Utility-Scale Renewable O&M (Solar, Wind, Hydro, Geothermal) (EUAMAGAA), Renewable Energy Infrastructure (FSAAAKAG), Project Finance & Capital Structuring (Debt/Tax Equity/Project Bonds) (EUAMAAAD)

Keywords

• Utility-scale solar development
• Battery energy storage systems
• Renewable energy PPAs
• Wind project development
• Clean energy infrastructure

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Infrastructure, Personnel, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Power Generation and Sale: DESRI develops, owns, and operates utility-scale renewable energy projects. Revenue is generated through long-term power purchase agreements (PPAs) with utilities and corporate buyers, selling electricity at contracted rates over project lifetimes typically spanning 20-30 years.
2. Asset Management Fees: Fees earned from actively managing operating renewable energy assets, optimizing performance, and navigating energy markets.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

D. E. Shaw Renewable Investments (DESRI) develops, owns, and operates utility-scale solar, wind, and battery energy storage system (BESS) projects across the United States. The company finances, constructs, and manages these renewable energy assets under long-term power purchase agreements (PPAs), delivering contracted clean electricity to utilities, corporate buyers, and technology companies over 20-30 year project lifetimes. DESRI also provides ongoing asset management, power marketing, and project acquisition services across its 13+ GW contracted portfolio.

Product overview

DESRI operates as a renewable energy and storage asset developer, owner, and operator offering a portfolio of utility-scale solar, wind, and battery energy storage system (BESS) projects across the United States. The company's product portfolio consists of individual named projects including utility-scale solar installations (Springbok Solar 450 MW, Steel Solar 80 MW, North Star 100 MW, Tobacco Valley 25 MW, Gray Hawk 200 MW, Highland Solar 300 MW), wind-solar hybrid projects (Red Horse 2 at 160 MW), and battery storage projects (Foxtail Flats with 170 MW solar + 80 MW BESS, Coyote Creek with 200 MW + 100 MW BESS, Sloughhouse Solar 50 MW + storage). Projects are developed under power purchase agreements (PPAs) with utilities, corporations, and technology companies. The portfolio spans coast to coast with over 13 GW of contracted solar, wind, and battery storage capacity, and the company offers services including project origination, development, financing, construction oversight, and long-term asset management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Springbok Solar A 450 MW utility-scale solar installation located in California, one of DESRI's largest solar projects, supplying contracted clean electricity.
• Steel Solar An 80 MW utility-scale solar farm located in Box Elder County, Utah, supplying clean energy to several Utah cities under long-term PPAs.
• North Star A 100 MW utility-scale solar project with agrivoltaics located in Minnesota, combining agriculture (sheep grazing) with clean energy generation.
• Tobacco Valley Solar A 25 MW solar farm located in Connecticut supplying renewable electricity to the New England region.
• Gray Hawk A 200 MW utility-scale solar project located in Arizona, supplying renewable energy to the regional grid.
• Red Horse 2 A 160 MW combined wind and solar hybrid project located in Arizona, providing diversified renewable generation across rolling grassy hills.
• Foxtail Flats A 170 MW solar plus 80 MW BESS project in Farmington, New Mexico, designed to strengthen regional clean energy supply under a long-term power agreement with Los Alamos County.
• Coyote Creek Agrivoltaic Ranch

Quantifiable outcome

• 13+ GW of contracted renewable energy capacity
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered major and notable.

• Tierra Adentro Growth Capital (TAGC)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 May 2026DESRI and Tierra Adentro Growth Capital (TAGC) began construction on two solar and battery storage projects in San Juan County, New Mexico - Foxtail Flats and Four Mile Mesa - with combined capacity of 270 MW solar and 180 MW battery storage.
• IOWN EnergynotableStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 April 2026IOWN Energy sold the Nevada Roccasecca BESS to DESRI for US$290 million, with construction expected to complete in 2026.
• EolusnotableStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 April 2026Eolus sold a 127 MW Roccasecca battery project in Nevada to DESRI, expanding DESRI's battery storage portfolio.
• Linea EnergymajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 February 2026DESRI provided preferred equity financing for Linea Energy's Duffy Battery Energy Storage System in Matagorda County, Texas - a 235 MW / 470 MWh utility-scale battery installation co-located with a 500 MW AC solar project.
• SOLV EnergynotableImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSOLV Energy serves as the primary EPC contractor for the Foxtail Flats and Four Mile Mesa solar and storage projects in New Mexico.
• NextrackernotableTechnology or IntegrationDESRI upgraded its solar fleet with Nextracker's TrueCapture smart control system and NX Navigator for performance optimization across the operational portfolio.
• AvantusnotableStrategic or Co-development PartnerAvantus completed sale of Catclaw Solar and Energy Storage Project to D.E. Shaw Renewable Investments, expanding DESRI's project portfolio.
• Clearway Energy GroupnotableStrategic or Co-development PartnerDESRI and Clearway moved Texas BESS projects forward, including the Pine Forest Energy Centre (300MW solar + 200MW BESS, $685M investment) in Hopkins County, Texas.
• Meyer BurgernotableStrategic or Co-development PartnerBinding agreement for Meyer Burger to supply at least 3.75 GW of solar modules for DESRI's large-scale projects.
• First SolarnotableStrategic or Co-development PartnerDESRI acquired Willow Springs Project from First Solar; DESRI approved to build 200-MW solar park in California.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• NextEra Energy Resources: Subsidiary of NextEra Energy and the largest US wind and solar developer/operator. Directly comparable to DESRI as a utility-scale renewable IPP serving utilities and corporate offtakers via long-term PPAs across multiple technologies.
• Invenergy: Private US-headquartered utility-scale renewable energy developer, owner, and operator with solar, wind, and storage. Closely comparable to DESRI in scale, customer mix (utilities, hyperscalers), and integrated development-to-asset management model.
• Clearway Energy Group: US renewable energy developer and operator with utility-scale solar, wind, and storage. Directly comparable as DESRI's counterparty on Pine Forest Energy Centre and as a peer pursuing hyperscaler and utility PPAs across the same geographies.
• ENGIE Renewables North America: North American arm of global utility ENGIE developing utility-scale wind, solar, and storage. Comparable to DESRI in target customers (utilities, corporates), project scale, and full-lifecycle platform with asset management.
• EDF Renewables North America: US subsidiary of EDF developing utility-scale wind, solar, and storage projects with long-term PPAs. Comparable to DESRI on project size, customer segments, and integrated development through operations model.
• RWE Renewables Americas: Americas business of global IPP RWE developing onshore wind, solar, and battery storage. Comparable to DESRI as a multi-technology utility-scale developer serving hyperscaler and utility offtakers in the US market.
• Lightsource bp: Global utility-scale solar developer and operator with major US presence. Comparable to DESRI's core utility-scale solar focus, PPA-driven revenue model, and growing BESS pipeline.
• EDP Renewables North America: North American subsidiary of EDP developing and operating utility-scale wind and solar. Comparable to DESRI on multi-state US footprint, hyperscaler PPAs, and integrated development through long-term operations.
• Hecate Energy: US-based utility-scale solar and storage developer with multi-gigawatt pipeline. Comparable to DESRI on technology mix (solar + storage), enterprise PPA sales model, and operating geographies across multiple US states.

Broad incumbents

• AES Corporation: Diversified US power company with significant renewable generation and battery storage alongside conventional generation and utilities. Comparable to DESRI's renewable/storage focus but at much larger scale and broader portfolio (generation, distribution, retail).

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors2 records

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M&A

Investments4 records

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