Torch Clean Energy

Overview

Deal Type Mergers & Acquisitions
Client & Transactional Partners Torch Clean Energy
Morgan Stanley Infrastructure Partners
Our Role Exclusive Financial Advisor

Summary

On January 21, 2025, Torch Clean Energy (Torch or the Company), a premier U.S.-based utility-scale solar and storage developer, announced a strategic investment from Morgan Stanley Infrastructure Partners (MSIP). This partnership with MSIP marks a pivotal transformation for Torch, enabling it to transition from a development platform to an integrated clean power platform with capabilities across development, construction, and asset management. MSIP’s investment in Torch provides committed capital to expand and transition the Torch platform. KeyBanc Capital Markets (KBCM) served on the transaction as Exclusive Financial Advisor to Torch Clean Energy.

KBCM ran a dual-track process for Torch — a broadly marketed sale of the Company’s development-complete solar and storage portfolio in parallel with a platform equity capital raise marketed to select investors. This approach allowed Torch to consider a transformational platform partnership alongside a non-dilutive asset sale. KBCM highlighted Torch’s differentiated strategy and above-market profitability, which resulted in the Company’s equity partnership with MSIP. 

About Torch Clean Energy
Torch Clean Energy is a clean energy and battery storage developer with extensive experience developing, permitting, designing, and building solar, wind, and battery energy storage projects. Torch has originated, developed, and sold 1.2+ gigawatts (GW) of renewable power projects. Based in Boulder, Colorado, Torch Clean Energy has operated as an independent, founder-owned developer since 2015. 

About Morgan Stanley Infrastructure Partners
Morgan Stanley Infrastructure Partners (MSIP) is a leading global private infrastructure investment platform with approximately $16 billion in assets under management. Founded in 2006, MSIP has invested in a diverse portfolio of more than 35 investments across transport, digital infrastructure, energy transition, and utilities. MSIP targets assets that provide essential public goods and services with the potential for value creation through active asset management.

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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