The global energy sector is undergoing a transformational shift. In 2024 alone, renewable energy M&A activity reached $117 billion worldwide, with North America accounting for over $50 billion as private equity and infrastructure investors doubled down on renewable energy assets. Meanwhile, renewable power capacity surged by nearly 20% which is the fastest annual growth on record, driven mainly by solar PV deployment.
Yet even amid this momentum, the mid-market segment remains underserved. Projects that are too large for grassroots exchanges but too small for mega-platforms often slip through the cracks. Developers struggle to reach buyers efficiently. Asset owners face limited options to monetize holdings. And investors must navigate a patchwork of brokers, inconsistent listings, and repetitive due diligence.
That’s why we created RAMP—the Renewable Asset Market Platform, built by Vanguard Real Estate Solutions. RAMP is the first centralized online hub designed specifically for renewable energy A&D. It provides a trusted marketplace for solar, wind, battery storage, and microgrid projects at every stage of development, from pre-PPA to operational assets.
How RAMP Makes Transactions Easier
Until now, renewable A&D has been slowed by four persistent challenges: fragmented deal flow, opaque pricing and project information, complex due diligence, and the absence of a true central clearinghouse. Developers have relied on informal networks or brokers, often prolonging timelines and eroding returns. Investors have spent valuable time chasing down documents, validating details, and piecing together incomplete data just to make confident decisions.
RAMP changes this. By providing a clean, searchable directory of renewable energy assets, it gives all stakeholders a single place to connect, evaluate, and transact with greater transparency and speed.
This platform is the ideal solution for:
- Developers looking to divest, refinance, or monetize pre-PPA assets
- Land owners or agents with viable development sites
- Asset owners seeking liquidity or exit strategies
- Investors looking for pre-vetted renewable opportunities
Early participants benefit from priority placement, personalized onboarding, and sponsorship opportunities within the website.
Just the Beginning
RAMP today is a curated directory and marketplace, but the roadmap ahead is much broader. The platform will evolve into a full-service A&D ecosystem, with tools that support every stage of the transaction process:
- Marketplace tools for filtering by size, technology, location, and stage
- Virtual data rooms for secure document sharing (site plans, PPAs, interconnection approvals, title docs)
- Bidding and negotiation workflows for public or sealed-bid processes, with one-click NDAs
- Automated valuation models for cap rates, NPV, and energy yield
- Due diligence dashboards that flag permitting delays, title issues, zoning constraints, and off-take risks
- Transaction support, including customizable legal templates, escrow integration, and optional advisory services
- As these features roll out, RAMP will not only streamline transactions but also raise the bar for transparency, efficiency, and deal quality in the renewable energy market.
Why RAMP Matters Now
With renewable M&A at record highs, yet asset-level access still fragmented, curation and transparency are more valuable than ever. North America’s mid-market segment is ripe for innovation, and RAMP is designed to fill that gap, bringing developers, asset owners, and investors into one trusted space.
By centralizing listings, standardizing key project information, and layering in transaction support tools, RAMP is positioned to make renewable A&D faster, clearer, and more profitable for everyone involved.
How You Can Get Involved
Whether you're a developer looking to list, an investor exploring listings, or a stakeholder eager to help improve the experience, you’re invited to:
- List Your Project: Be among the first to gain visibility on the platform.
- Browse Current Listings: Explore opportunities curated for transparency and quality.
- Share Feedback: Tell us where the platform could be stronger—better filters, deeper data, improved workflows. We’re always open to becoming better each day.
Visit RAMP today and see where the future of renewable A&D is headed!