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Add-on·Energy/Renewable Energy·July 22, 2026

MN8 Energy to acquire Greenbacker for up to $375 million

The Ridgewood-backed combination would create a renewable power platform with more than 6 gigawatts across 33 states.

Takeaways

  • MN8 agreed to acquire Greenbacker for up to approximately $375 million.
  • The combined renewable power platform would have more than 6 gigawatts across 33 states.
  • The transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2026.
BuyerMN8 Energy
TargetGreenbacker Renewable Energy
SponsorRidgewood Infrastructure
TypeAdd-on
GeographyUnited States
IndustryEnergy
Sub-sectorRenewable Energy

Ridgewood Infrastructure-backed MN8 Energy agreed to acquire Greenbacker Renewable Energy Company in a cash-and-equity transaction valued at up to $375 million.

MN8 develops, owns and operates renewable power assets for enterprise customers, while Greenbacker owns about 1.9 gigawatts of operating and under-construction renewable capacity.

The combined company would have more than 6 gigawatts across 33 states, adding wind generation to MN8's solar, battery-storage and distributed-generation portfolio.

Greenbacker shareholders may elect cash, MN8 equity or a combination, subject to proration.

The transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter, pending shareholder, member and regulatory approvals.