Our Renewable Energy & Infrastructure team

Downing’s dedicated team of 90 renewable energy and infrastructure specialists provide investors with access to renewable energy, grid infrastructure and energy storage opportunities across the UK and Northern Europe. Our expertise spans the entire life cycle of an infrastructure investment; from development to construction and into long-term ownership. We manage approximately £920 million of asset under management, with an expected annual energy generation of around 850GWh.

Downing Renewable Developments

We develop and construct projects across the UK and Northern Europe

Investment

We identify, structure, and manage investments, leveraging deep sector expertise

Infrastructure Asset Management

We preserve and enhance value across our assets
Integrated teams providing end-to-end capabilities

Energy & Infrastructure at Downing

Tom Williams, Head of Energy & Infrastructure, shares our approach to renewable energy and infrastructure investing, highlighting how we create long-term value for our investors.

Our portfolio at a glance

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Assets under management

c.£920m of assets under management*

Infrastructure transactions

c.200 transactions 
since 2010*

Renewable energy professionals

c.90 renewable energy professionals

UK homes

c.314,000 UK homes equivalent annual electricity generated from renewables portfolio
*as at September 2024

Investment strategies

Downing offers a range of renewable energy and other infrastructure strategies, providing investors with access to tailored solutions that can deliver long term, sustainable returns.

Downing Sustainable Investment (DSI for Charities)

DSI provides charitable institutions with access to renewable energy investments that deliver positive environmental impact and attractive, stable returns.

Downing Renewable & Infrastructure Trust (DORE)

DORE is an Article 9 investment trust listed on London’s main market investing in renewable energy and other infrastructure in the UK and Northern Europe.

Downing European Renewable Energy Strategy

Mid-market strategy focused on investing into energy transition assets across Northern Europe.

Downing Estate Planning Service (DEPS)

DEPS invests in operating businesses in the renewable energy sector with the aim of providing investors with capital protection and an element of capital growth.

Sustainability

Sustainability considerations are integral to our investment process and are continually monitored and assessed throughout our period of ownership.

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“We are committed to driving sustainable growth through strategic investments in renewable energy and other infrastructure, creating lasting value for our investors and a positive impact on the environment.”
Tom Williams
Partner and Head of Energy and Infrastructure
VAT Number: 112 940 149