- Strategic Expansion: AIP Management makes its second renewable platform investment, targeting the U.S. clean energy market via Silicon Ranch.
- Clean Power at Scale: Silicon Ranch aims to exceed 10 GW of operating capacity by 2030, supported by a 12 GW pipeline and long-term PPAs.
- Investor Confidence: Backed by Shell, TD Asset Management, and now AIP, the company is well-positioned to meet surging electricity demand driven by AI, data centers, and industrial growth.
AIP Management has agreed to invest in Silicon Ranch, a leading U.S.-based independent power producer with a community-first model and 3.6 GW of operating capacity.
This is AIP’s second investment in a renewable energy platform and a strategic bet on the accelerating U.S. clean energy transition.
“This investment builds on our strategy of partnering with high-quality infrastructure platforms. Silicon Ranch is a leading IPP with profound local expertise, an embedded presence in the communities it serves, and a fully integrated approach to delivering clean power at scale,” said Kasper Hansen, CEO and Managing Partner of AIP.
“Our investment supports its continued growth and reflects our confidence in businesses with strong fundamentals and the ability to drive the energy transition forward.”
The company’s pipeline includes:
- 3.7 GW in construction or under contract
- 12 GW in near- and mid-term development
- Target: 10+ GW operating capacity by 2030
Silicon Ranch’s customer-driven approach and in-house EPC capabilities give it a competitive edge in securing premium project locations and executing long-term power purchase agreements—averaging 21 years with high-quality offtakers.
“Silicon Ranch is pleased to welcome AIP as our newest strategic partner and eager to add their rich experience in long-term infrastructure investment and deep understanding of our sector to our shareholder base,” said Reagan Farr, President and CEO of Silicon Ranch.
“With the support of AIP and our other shareholders, Silicon Ranch is well-positioned to execute our growth strategy as we partner with our diverse set of customers to deliver necessary energy infrastructure, all while helping American communities become stronger, healthier, and more resilient.”
With U.S. electricity demand projected to surge, driven by AI, data centers, and manufacturing reshoring, Silicon Ranch is strategically poised. Its land ownership model offers long-term optionality to re-power and re-contract assets—critical in an environment of increasingly scarce renewable real estate.
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The investment reinforces AIP’s confidence in the resilience of U.S. clean energy and the strong fundamentals supporting large-scale renewables. With a disciplined approach and a focus on high-quality assets, AIP continues to identify compelling opportunities that deliver stable, long-term returns across market cycles.
Silicon Ranch’s shareholder group now includes:
- Shell
- Manulife Investment Management
- TD Asset Management, which increased its stake in the latest equity raise
- AIP Management, bringing infrastructure depth and European capital
The transaction is subject to customary regulatory approvals.
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