
Goldman Sachs Invests $440M in Renewables Platform BrightNight
Goldman Sachs Alternatives has made a $440 million strategic investment in BrightNight, a renewable power company. The investment, along with existing capital commitments, is expected to fully fund BrightNight’s five-year business plan and advance the execution of its 31-gigawatt renewable power project portfolio.
“We share a joint ambition to build a leading renewable independent power producer (IPP) and, through this partnership, we look to accelerate its growth by providing long-term capital backing and leveraging our firm’s capabilities and relationships in the sector,” said Cedric Lucas, managing director in infrastructure at Goldman Sachs Alternatives.
The transaction is set to close in September 2024.
West Palm Beach-FL-based BrightNight serves utility and commercial and industrial customers across the US and is active in the Asia Pacific region. In addition to Goldman Sachs, its investors and partners include Global Infrastructure Partners and CPPIB-backed Cordelio Power.
BofA Securities, Inc. and PJT Partners acted as financial advisors to BrightNight. Jefferies LLC acted as sole financial advisor and Weil, Gotshal & Manges served as legal counsel to Goldman Sachs Alternatives
