Investing in Energy

Partnering with developers and operators to deploy patient capital

Building America's Energy Infrastructure in Opportunity Zones

America faces a growing need for electricity infrastructure investment driven by rapidly increasing energy demand. PA Capital invests in infrastructure in Qualified Opportunity Zones, utilizing a compelling framework for deploying long-term capital in underserved communities.  This convergence creates exceptional opportunities for investors seeking exposure to energy infrastructure and utilizing the unique  advantages of QOZ investing.

Rising Demand

  • Unprecedented load growth projections

  • Data centers, manufacturing, electrification

  • Grid capacity constraints

  • Premium for fast-to-market solutions

Policy Support

  • Qualified Opportunity Zone benefits

  • Federal renewable energy incentives

  • State-level action to support growth

  • Infrastructure investment priorities

Market Evolution

  • Developer capital needs changing

  • Value in longer-term holding periods

  • New financing structures emerging

  • Affordability even more important

Community Focus

  • Essential to continued growth

  • Aligned with economic development

  • Renewable deployment benefits communities

  • 8,700+ Opportunity Zones across the country

Why Energy Infrastructure in Opportunity Zones

Structural Tailwinds

1

Multiple secular trends drive demand for energy infrastructure investment:

Market Dynamics:

• Accelerating electricity demand across the economy

• Urgent need for new generation capacity

• Distributed solar and storage fastest to market

• Traditional financing models under pressure 

Investment Context:

• Long-term holds align with infrastructure fundamentals

• Nimble capital enables advantage in fast-moving market

• Tax efficiency stacks with strong project economics

• QOZ structure provides material IRR enhancement

Compelling Risk-Return Profile

2

Energy infrastructure in QOZs offers differentiated risk-adjusted returns:

Return Enhancement:

• QOZ tax benefits boost after-tax returns significantly

• Long-term contracted revenue with quality counterparties

• Proven technologies and operational track records

• Geographic and technology diversification

Risk Mitigation:

• Contracted cash flows reduce market risk

• Shorter construction periods than alternative infrastructure

• Established supply chains and experienced contractors

• Regulatory frameworks supportive of renewables

Authentic Impact

3

Our investments create measurable benefits:

Economic Impact:

• Job creation in underserved communities

• Catalyze local economic development

• Build long-term community partnerships

• Generate local tax revenue

Environmental Impact:

• Displace fossil fuel generation

• Reduce emissions and improve air quality

• Build more local resilience

• Support state renewable goals

What We Look For

We partner with developers building solar and battery storage projects in Qualified Opportunity Zones. While we're flexible on project specifics, the best opportunities share certain characteristics: 

  • Located in Qualified Opportunity Zones

  • Solar and/or battery storage technologies

  • Clear path to construction and operation

  • Compelling project-level economics

Projects:

  • Proven track record and technical capabilities

  • Alignment on community engagement

  • Transparent communication and collaboration

  • Shared commitment to project success 

Developers:

If you're building in Opportunity Zones,  we want to hear from you.

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What We Look For

    • ✓ Notice to Proceed or later stag

    • ✓ Interconnection study completed or queue position secured

    • ✓ Major permits in hand or clear path to approval

    • ✓ Site control established

  • ✓ Projected unlevered IRR of 12%+ at project level
    ✓ Strong offtaker creditworthiness or merchant fundamentals
    ✓ Competitive all-in capital costs
    ✓ Proven technology with reliable performance history

  • ✓ Site located in Qualified Opportunity Zone
    ✓ Favorable state renewable policies ✓ Reasonable interconnection costs
    ✓ Strong solar or wind resource (as applicable)

  • ✓ PPA with credit-worthy offtaker (preferred) or
    ✓ Strong merchant fundamentals with hedging options
    ✓ Reasonable tenor (15-25 years)
    ✓ Escalation provisions where possible

How We Create Value

Sourcing & Selection

●       Relationship-driven deal flow

●       Rigorous screening process

●       Proprietary analysis and modeling

●       Competitive advantages in evaluation

Transaction Execution

●       Comprehensive due diligence

●       Favorable terms negotiation

●       Efficient closing processes

●       QOZ compliance structuring

Development & Construction

●       Active project oversight

●       Milestone monitoring

●       Risk mitigation

●       Cost management

Operations & Asset Management

●       Performance optimization

●       Proactive maintenance oversight

●       Contract management

●       Strategic value enhancement