Ecofin Taps Sustainability Partners to Manage U.S. Utility-Scale Wind and Solar Assets

Sustainability Partners (SP), a Public Benefit Company dedicated to advancing sustainable infrastructure, announced that it will provide day-to-day operational management for Ecofin U.S. Renewables Infrastructure Trust PLC (RNEW), a London Stock Exchange-listed investment company that owns and operates a diversified portfolio of utility-scale renewable energy assets.

Under this appointment, SP will manage RNEW's daily business operations and oversee the management of renewable energy assets. This includes supervising operations and maintenance (O&M) managers, coordinating with asset management service providers, and ensuring optimal performance of assets throughout the portfolio.

With a proven track record in managing infrastructure assets, SP brings the expertise needed to keep RNEW's portfolio operating with maximum uptime and optimized performance. The portfolio includes the following utility-scale operating assets, all of which operate under fixed-price power purchase agreements (PPAs) with investment-grade electric utilities:

• Whirlwind Wind Farm (Texas): A 59.8 MW wind project, comprising 26 turbines and associated infrastructure.

• Beacon Portfolio (California): Two solar projects totaling 107.8 MWdc1 - Beacon II (59.6 MWdc) and Beacon V (48.2 MWdc).

"Partnering with RNEW underscores our commitment to building the infrastructure backbone of a cleaner energy future. We look forward to leveraging our expertise to ensure long-term value and reliability across utility-scale renewable energy assets," said John Veech, CEO of SP.

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