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CVC DIF-backed Verdant Energy merges with Aura Power to form UK solar and battery storage platform

PUBT·08/06/2026 11:54:14
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CVC DIF-backed Verdant Energy merges with Aura Power to form UK solar and battery storage platform
  • Verdant Energy merged with Aura Power to form a UK solar and battery storage independent power producer led by Aura Power founder and CEO Simon Coulson.
  • Platform combines about 1 GW of operating and under-construction UK solar and BESS assets with a roughly 10 GW development pipeline.
  • Simon Coulson retained a minority stake; CVC DIF backed the deal through DIF Infrastructure VII.
  • CVC DIF also secured financing from Eiffel Investment Group to support the transaction, refinance junior facilities, and fund pipeline growth.
  • Combined business expected to employ more than 75 people; Aura Power continues selective development of its European BESS pipeline.


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