On Tuesday 21 July, 2026, AMPYR Distributed Energy (ADE) announced that it has secured €170 million of debt facilities from its existing funding partners, Crédit Agricole CIB and Franklin Templeton’s private credit manager Benefit Street Partners (BSP). This significant funding will further strengthen ADE’s investment platform and support its continued growth across Europe.
ADE has established long-term relationships with both Crédit Agricole CIB and Franklin Templeton’s BSP, and the expanded facilities will provide additional capital to fund the acquisition and development of distributed renewable energy assets in key European markets. This financing follows ADE’s recent acquisition of a 70MW European portfolio from TotalEnergies, solidifying the company’s position as one of Europe’s fastest-growing distributed energy platforms.
The new funding will provide ADE with increased financial flexibility to pursue strategic acquisitions and continue investing in onsite renewable energy infrastructure for commercial and industrial customers. Through long-term Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), ADE funds, owns, and operates distributed energy infrastructure, allowing businesses to reduce energy costs, improve resilience, and accelerate decarbonisation with no upfront investment.
John Behan, Chief Executive Officer of AMPYR Distributed Energy, expressed his enthusiasm for the financing, stating: “This funding is a significant milestone in our growth journey and reflects the continued confidence that Crédit Agricole CIB and Franklin Templeton’s BSP have in our strategy, team, and long-term vision. With our recent expansion into new European markets, this strengthened funding platform positions us well to continue investing at a rapid pace. It allows us to move quickly on opportunities and reinforces our ambition to build one of Europe’s leading distributed energy platforms.”
Jerome Michel, Head of Securitisation, Clean Energy & Special Situation at Crédit Agricole CIB, added: “We are pleased to reaffirm our confidence in the ADE team through this Pan-European securitisation warehouse facility. This financing, arranged by our Distributed Generation (“DGEN”) team, combines Project Finance and Securitisation expertise to provide efficient and flexible financing options for the C&I solar sector. The ADE team has proven its ability to develop and acquire high-quality C&I solar projects, and we look forward to seeing their footprint continue to grow in our core markets.”
Will Devenney, Head of Infrastructure Debt at Franklin Templeton’s BSP, echoed this sentiment, saying: “We are delighted to continue supporting ADE’s growth and future expansion in Europe. The infrastructure market in Europe is particularly compelling and mature, with significant investment opportunities supported by strong government frameworks and long-term contracts. There are several key themes, such as decarbonisation and energy security, driving this market, and we are confident that ADE is well-positioned to take advantage of these opportunities.”
This financing ensures that ADE is well-equipped to continue investing at a rapid pace, providing more commercial and industrial organizations with fully funded onsite energy solutions that reduce costs, improve resilience, and accelerate decarbonisation.
