Partners 2020

Host Partner

Smartenergy

We are a Swiss based development and investment Group dedicated to renewable energy. Our mission is to identify, develop and deliver green energy assets fit for investors requirements. Our vision is to be a driving force in the ongoing transition of the industry towards green energy. Our core competence is the deployment of solar, wind and green hydrogen projects. We are committed to pursuing the potential of the hydrogen technology as an ideal complement for utilizing and storing renewable energy.

Smartenergy is headquartered in Wollerau, Switzerland. Beyond our professional Teams in Wollerau, we rely on our own local subsidiaries in all major markets in Europe. Local knowledge and proximity to the industry stakeholders allow us identifying and securing opportunities at an early stage and creating synergies across the entire value chain of renewable energy projects.

We screen opportunities purposefully to fit the specific requirements of investors. Since inception Smartenergy has facilitated and delivered a considerable number of projects to utility companies and other investors in green energy assets. Our current pipeline of secured projects represents a substantial potential.

Smartenergy was founded in 2011. Today we service our Investor Clients in all stages of an asset life cycle: development, construction, commercial operation, repowering, extensions and retrofitting.
www.smartenergy.net

lead partner

Axpo

Axpo is Switzerland's largest producer of renewable energy and an international leader in energy trading and the marketing of solar and wind power. 5000 employees combine experience and expertise with a passion for innovation. Axpo develops innovative energy solutions for its customers based on state-of-the-art technologies in over 30 countries in Europe and the USA. We open up perspectives and generate new impulses for a life full of energy.
www.axpo.com

KGAL

KGAL investments in Renewable Energy focuses across wind power, photovoltaics and hydropower opportunities. Since the turn of the millennium, the company has invested in more than 130 assets across Europe with a total investment volume of approximately €2.9bn and a capacity of over 1.3 GW. Since the first investment in 2003, KGAL has raised 5 Institutional Funds, most recently the KGAL ESPF4, which saw 32 institutional investors, from 13 countries, commit €750m of equity in a broadly diversified European renewable energy fund.

KGAL is a leading, Munich based, independent asset manager with total assets under management in excess of €20.5bn, 355 employees and a long-term track record in Real Assets for Institutional Investors; Real Estate (since 1968), Renewable Energy (since 2003) and Aviation (since 1979). KGAL is a fully integrated active manager across all 3 asset classes. Being close to asset and adding value through active management is key to KGAL’s success.
www.kgal.de

Vontobel

At Vontobel, we actively shape the future. We create and pursue opportunities with determination. We master what we do – and we only do what we master. This is how we get our clients ahead. As a globally operating financial expert with Swiss roots, we specialize in wealth management, active asset management and investment solutions. We empower our colleagues to take ownership of their work and bring opportunities to life. Because we are convinced that successful investing starts with assuming personal responsibility. We relentlessly question the achieved, striving to exceed the goals and expectations of our clients. The registered shares of the Vontobel Holding AG are listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange. The Vontobel families’ close ties to the company guarantee our entrepreneurial independence. We consider the resulting freedom an obligation to assume social responsibility as well. As of June 30, 2020, Vontobel held over CHF 280.2 billions of client assets. Throughout our 26 offices worldwide almost 2000 employees service our clients.
www.vontobel.com