Renewable energy
Omnes takes a unique approach to renewable energy, transforming developers into independent power producers to provide green energy to millions. Omnes’ Capenergie funds have 3.8 billion euros of assets under management.
The energy transition is one of the defining challenges of the 21st century, requiring significant efforts and investments to shift from a fossil fuel-based system to one powered by renewable energy. Omnes is dedicated to delivering for its investors, while leading this transformation.
As the urgency to transition to sustainable energy sources intensifies, investing in renewable energy is not just a winning strategy, but a necessity. For the past fifteen years, Omnes has been at the forefront of this critical movement, partnering with European renewable energy developers to create leading independent power producers (IPPs). Our private equity investment approach is unique in the European market, and captures the entire asset lifecycle value chain.
By facilitating the creation of new operational capacity, we enhance the grid with additional capabilities. This directly contributes to the decarbonization of energy systems and enables energy security and independence.
Through our flagship Capenergie strategy, we develop closed-end investment funds designed for asset owners seeking exceptional financial returns and sustainable impact. Working closely with local management teams, we ensure the growth and success of our projects, solidifying Omnes as a key player in Europe’s energy transition.
Key metrics
3.8
billion euros assets under management
18
Portfolio
companies
25+
Exits
18
Countries with operational assets and projects in development
Our investment thesis
Geographic Focus
Europe & OECD countries
Sectors
Photovoltaic, onshore wind, small hydro, battery storage
Targets
High-potential renewable energy developers with an ambition to become leading IPPs in their market
Highlight of Power Capital
Omnes is very proud of its partnerships with its entrepreneurs. Power Capital is an Irish developper of photovoltaic projects, on an ambitious journey to become an leading IPP in the country. Omnes has backed Power Capital since 2020.
Impact
1,494 underlying projects representing 73.2GW
Sustainabilty
- Article 9 fund, as per EU SFDR.
Our Capenergie strategy ensures that our investment companies fulfill these four core obejctives. - Demonstrate ability to become leaders in their field and catalysers of the energy transition
- Have a positive impact along their value chain on material ESG issues
- Demonstrate additionally, and the ability to create new production capacity
- Show capacity to build and operate competitive projects that can be self-sufficient without subsidies
Every year, Omnes brings together Renewable Energy entrepreneurs backed by Omnes’ Capenergie funds. Together, these entrepreneurs are driving Europe’s energy transition. Omnes is proud to bring together such a vibrant community of changemakers.
Our renewable energy team
Chief Executive Officer
Renewable Energy, Sustainable Cities, Executive Committee
Serge Savasta is CEO, after having been Managing Partner in charge of the Infrastructure activity comprising Renewable Energy and Sustainable Cities businesses. He joined Omnes Capital in 2006 as Director of the Renewable Energy team, and took over responsibility for it in 2008. Serge is a member of Omnes Capital’s Executive Committee. Serge began his career with Crédit Lyonnais in 2000 as an information systems consultant specialised in capital markets. In 2002, he joined the structured financing department of the bank (since renamed CACIB) as an asset financing executive and then as relationship manager. He was a director of the French renewable energy syndicate from 2009 to 2013. Serge Savasta graduated in engineering from the Ecole Spéciale des Travaux Publics engineering school. He also holds an MBA from the HEC Paris business school.
Managing Partner
Renewable Energy, Executive Committee, Investor Relations
Marc-Philippe is Managing Partner, after having been Partner and Director within the Renewable Energy team, since joining Omnes in 2009. His career started in 1998 as Assistant Professor at the Free University of Brussels before joining Mees Pierson’s/Fortis Bank’s M&A teams (Amsterdam). In 2001, Marc-Philippe joined the M&A department of Fortis Bank (Paris) as Director, where he was in charge of deals in the Renewable Energy sector. Marc-Philippe graduated from the Solvay Brussels School of Economics and Management (Brussels).
Managing Partner
Renewable Energy, Executive Committee, ESG & Sustainability
Michael Pollan joined the Renewable Energy team in 2013 and was appointed Partner in July 2018. Today, he holds the position of Managing Partner. He started his career in 2003 working as an analyst for the Inter-American Development Bank (IADB) in Washington DC, then joined Eco-Carbone in Paris in 2005 as Project leader in carbon finance. In 2008, he moved on to the Natixis group as Investment officer at Natixis Environnement & Infrastructures, before being appointed Deputy CEO of Carbone Finance in 2012 and then Associate Director, Global Infrastructure & Project Finance. Michael Pollan graduated from John Hopkins University, Washington DC (United States) and the University of York (United Kingdom).
Partner
Renewable Energy
Benjamin is a Partner within the Renewable Energy team. He seats in 8 boards of portfolio companies. Benjamin Stremsdoerfer joined the Renewable Energy team in March 2018 as Director. Before joining Omnes, Benjamin Stremsdoerfer was Deputy Director at ADEME, the French Environment & Energy Management Agency within the Direction des Investissements d’Avenir. Among his previous experiences, Benjamin Stremsdoerfer was consultant at L.E.K consulting, a global strategy consulting firm in Paris. Benjamin Stremsdoerfer is a graduate from Ecole Polytechnique and Imperial College.
Partner
Renewable Energy
Yannic Trüb joined the Renewable Energy team at Omnes Capital as an Analyst in May 2014. He was appointed Principal in March 2019, Director in June 2023 and Partner in March 2024. Yannic Trüb holds a Master’s in International Affairs from Sciences Po Paris and a degree in Political Sciences from the University of Zurich.
Director
Renewable Energy
Jean-Baptiste Delattre joined the Renewable Energy team in January 2018 as a Principal. He began his career in 2006, leading the Maintenance team at an ArcelorMittal site. After that he went on to take over the central team responsible for the Group’s global energy supplies. Before joining Omnes Capital, he was in charge of Strategic Energy Partnerships, notably for cogeneration plants and energy efficiency projects in Europe. Jean-Baptiste Delattre is a graduate of the Supélec engineering school. He also holds an Executive MBA from London Business School.
Director
Renewable Energy
Camille joined Omnes as a Director in 2023. Camille has more than 17 years of experience in strategy and finance consulting (Oliver Wyman), and in energy (Naturgy) and has held for 5 years the position of Investment Director and Fund Manager of debt funds dedicated to energy transition players at Sienna Investment Managers (ex Acofi). Camille is on the board of 7 Omnes portfolio companies. Camille is a graduate of ESCP Paris and holds a Master’s degree from City University and the Diploma Kauffrau.
Associate
Renewable Energy
Maxence joined the Renewable Energy team in September 2024 as an Associate. Previously, he worked for 2.5 years in the investment team at Infrared Capital Partners in London. Maxence began his career in the renewables project finance team at BNP Paribas in New York and is a graduate of ESSEC Business School.
Principal
Renewable Energy
Camille Léonard joined the Omnes Renewable Energy team in June 2019 as an Analyst.
Before joining Omnes, she was an analyst at KPMG Transaction Services.
Camille Léonard graduated from Centrale Paris and holds a Master degree in Corporate and Market Finance from Shanghai University.
Principal
Renewable Energy
Arthur Mariaud joined the Renewable Energy team as Principal, building upon 8 years of prior experience in renewable energy investment. Previously, Arthur spent 4.5 years at PEARL Infrastructure Capital in Paris as Investment Manager, preceded by 3 years at Aggreko in London as a Finance Analyst, and a year as a Research Modeller & Teacher at Imperial College London.
Arthur holds a master’s degree in Engineering from CentraleSupelec and a master’s degree in Sustainable Energy Futures from Imperial College London.
Analyst – Portfolio Management
Renewable Energy
Maren Matingsdal joined the Renewable Energy team as a Portfolio Management Analyst in September 2023. She previously worked for Arx Corporate Finance in Private Equity and M&A coverage as well as for Carbon4 Finance as a Carbon Data Analyst. Maren holds a triple master’s degree in International Finance from ESEMAP in Angers, in partnership with the University of Macerata in Italy and the University Nicolaus Copernicus in Poland.
Associate
Renewable Energy
Davide joined the Renewable Energy team in September 2024 as an Associate. After a first experience in audit and M&A in Luxemburg and Austria, Davide spent the last 3 years at Aquila Capital between Zurich and Hamburg.
Davide holds a master’s degree in Accounting and Finance from Bocconi University.
Principal
Renewable Energy
Syed-Xeeshan (Xee) joined Omnes’ Renewable Energy team in July 2024 as a Principal.
Previously, Xee has worked in large Utilities such as Vattenfall and Uniper SE in their Renewables team. In his previous role, he worked as a Transactions Manager executing several M&A deals in offshore wind, onshore wind and solar PV technology. Xee has a master’s degree in business administration (MBA) from the University of Mannheim, Germany.
Associate – Portfolio Management
Renewable Energy
Romain joined the Omnes Renewable Energy team in April 2023 as a Portfolio Management Associate. Prior to joining Omnes, he spent four years as a Senior Auditor in Asset Management and Real Estate at PwC. Romain holds a master’s degree in Corporate Finance & Management from SKEMA Business School.
Other Areas of Expertise
Sustainable Cities
Omnes partners with developers to lay the foundation for resilient cities and finance the development of essential real assets that drive the energy transition. Omnes’ Construction Energie Plus funds have 362 million euros of assets under management.
Deeptech Venture Capital
Omnes is at the center of France’s deeptech ecosystem, supporting startups, and pushing the boundaries of innovation. Omnes’ Venture Capital funds have 550 million euros of assets under management.
Co-investment
Omnes offers investors the opportunity to take minority positions in the most attractive sustainable private equity deals in Europe and North America. Omnes’ co-investment has raised 750 million euros since 2008.