Renewable Properties

Overview

Client & Transactional Partners Renewable Properties
Nautilus Solar Energy
Our Role Exclusive Sell-Side Advisor

Summary

KeyBanc Capital Markets served as exclusive sell-side advisor to Renewable Properties on the sale of its 11 megawatt direct current (MWDC) solar community solar portfolio to Nautilus Solar. The portfolio was composed of two late-stage community solar assets in Illinois. The transaction closed in January 2025.

Nautilus Solar Energy Overview
Nautilus Solar Energy is one of the largest providers of community solar in the U.S., providing cleaner energy to residential and commercial customers in local communities. Nautilus operates and manages more than 150 solar farms in 12 states and is responsible for financing, development, maintenance, and customer service for the lifetime of the project. Founded in 2006, Nautilus has helped shape the future of solar to provide an equitable and affordable renewable energy choice for all. Nautilus is owned by Power Sustainable, a wholly owned subsidiary of Power Corporation of Canada. Power Sustainable is a multi-platform alternative asset manager with a long-term investment approach focused on sustainable strategies.

Renewable Properties Overview
Founded in 2017, Renewable Properties specializes in developing and investing in small-scale utility, community solar, energy storage, and electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure projects throughout the U.S. Led by experienced renewable energy professionals with development and investment experience, Renewable Properties is active in 16 states and has more than 1.2 gigawatts (GW) of solar and energy storage under development with over 250 MW under construction or in operation. Renewable Properties works closely with communities, developers, landowners, utilities, and financial institutions looking to invest in solar energy systems.

B I Deal Disclosure

KeyBanc Capital Markets is a trade name under which the corporate and investment banking products and services of KeyCorp and its subsidiaries, KeyBanc Capital Markets Inc., member FINRA/SIPC (“KBCMI”), and KeyBank National Association (“KeyBank N.A.”), are marketed. Securities products and services are offered by KeyBanc Capital Markets Inc. and by its licensed securities representatives. Banking products and services are offered by KeyBank N.A.

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