Renewable energy is the backbone of our Energy team's value proposition. The team uses collective intelligence to drive new areas such as carbon capture, green and blue hydrogen and ammonia, battery storage, interconnectors and green refineries.

They are present at the global level, in EMEA, the Americas and Asia-Pacific.

With a strong commitment to the energy transition, the Energy teams aims to be a pioneer and leader in advising and financing across the expanding energy spectrum, to best serve both clients and societal needs. It contributes to defining Societe Generale’s strategic orientations in this area.

Our solutions

Financing and advisory services for:

  • Renewables, gas-fired power, nuclear and hydro
  • Energy transition related assets covering energy storage, hydrogen, interconnectors, CCUs 
  • Clean fuels
  • Equity private placement
  • Midstream oil and gas covering pipeline and storage
  • Refining, petrochemicals and fertilizers (ammonia based) 
  • LNG across the supply chain
  • Energy infrastructure finance

Structured corporate loans for pre-export finance of the commodity exports of producers / exporters, including IOCs, national oil companies and sovereigns, to fund future contracted sales of commodities

Renewable energy crowdfunding platform, lumo, for diverse socially responsaible investment products covering wind, solar and hydraulic assets in France

Success stories

16 Sep 2024
Empowering solar energy production in the US
Solar energy is the fastest-growing form of clean electricity in the US. The government instituted billions in...
Powering Energy Transition
Solar energy is the fastest-growing form of clean electricity in the US. The government instituted billions in incentives for US-manufactured solar hardware via the Inflation Reduction Act. Trina Solar, a global leader in solar photovoltaics, developing its first US manufacturing facility in Wilmer, Texas.
Empowering solar energy production in the US
07 Jun 2024
Powering more than 60,000 homes during record-breaking heat in Arizona
Vast solar and energy project helps Arizona satisfy its rising demand for reliable, clean energy.
Clients' successes
Vast solar and energy project helps Arizona satisfy its rising demand for reliable, clean energy.
Powering more than 60,000 homes during record-breaking heat in Arizona
20 Mar 2024
Japan: Lighting the way for the energy transition with a ground-breaking solar project
A first-of-its-kind solar project in Japan could serve as a template for the use of virtual power purchase agreements*...
Powering Energy Transition
A first-of-its-kind solar project in Japan could serve as a template for the use of virtual power purchase agreements* in project financing.
Japan: Lighting the way for the energy transition with a ground-breaking solar project
18 Mar 2024
Lighting the way to stronger solar resource capacities in Romania
Fully aligned with the European Union's Solar Energy Strategy, Romania is committed to increasing its photovoltaic...
12 Mar 2024
Radiating renewable projects in Spain
X-Elio, a global leader in sustainable energy development, was recently supported by Societe Generale to finance three...
Clients' successes
X-Elio, a global leader in sustainable energy development, was recently supported by Societe Generale to finance three photovoltaic solar energy projects in Spain.
Radiating renewable projects in Spain
22 Jan 2024
Steel production: replacing coal with green hydrogen
H2 Green Steel, the first large-scale project in the green steel sector, recently announced completion of a financing...
Powering Energy Transition
H2 Green Steel, the first large-scale project in the green steel sector, recently announced completion of a financing package of more than EUR 6bn.
Steel production: replacing coal with green hydrogen
09 Jan 2024
Largest solar photovoltaic project underway in the Sultanate of Oman
The Manah 1 project, in line with the “Oman Vision 2040” will increase power generation capacity through renewable...
Clients' successes
The Manah 1 project, in line with the “Oman Vision 2040” will increase power generation capacity through renewable independent power projects.
Largest solar photovoltaic project underway in the Sultanate of Oman
19 Dec 2023
Propelling the future of UK offshore wind growth with Masdar
A rapid shift to renewable energy is crucial if the UK is to meet its climate change goals. Wind power is key to...
Clients' successes
A rapid shift to renewable energy is crucial if the UK is to meet its climate change goals. Wind power is key to achieving the UK’s renewable energy targets and could contribute towards reaching net zero by 2050.
Propelling the future of UK offshore wind growth with Masdar

Our Experts' Views

29 Feb 2024
Milestone for French offshore wind
The Dieppe/le Treport, Iles d' Yeu/Noirmoutier wind farms represent a major milestone in France's development of the...
Expert views
The Dieppe/le Treport, Iles d' Yeu/Noirmoutier wind farms represent a major milestone in France's development of the offshore wind sector. By Jérome Deflesselles, Global Head of Energy business initiatives, Yann Le Bot, Renewable Energy Structured Finance, and Bas Thijwissen, Energy Advisory & Project Finance, Societe Generale, article published in January...
Milestone for French offshore wind
21 Feb 2024
Renewing India: an energy transition that is well on the way
Every country is striving to reach net zero carbon emissions in the coming decades. But not all of them face India’s...
Expert views
Every country is striving to reach net zero carbon emissions in the coming decades. But not all of them face India’s additional challenges of trying to decarbonise a rapidly growing economy, while also extending electricity coverage to a still largely rural population of 1.4 billion.
Renewing India: an energy transition that is well on the way
27 Nov 2023
Innovation and partnerships to unlock sustainable investments in Africa
Matching Africa’s natural and human capital with financial capital is vital for its sustainable development. Societe...
Expert views
Matching Africa’s natural and human capital with financial capital is vital for its sustainable development. Societe Generale is deploying the know-how and experience of its teams to design innovative financings for the continent’s emerging entrepreneurs and impactful projects.
Innovation and partnerships to unlock sustainable investments in Africa
30 Oct 2023
How smart meters are helping Australia embrace a new energy future
Australia’s rollout of smart metering solutions is a template for upgrades to energy networks in Asia Pacific
Expert views
Australia’s rollout of smart metering solutions is a template for upgrades to energy networks in Asia Pacific
How smart meters are helping Australia embrace a new energy future
09 Oct 2023
In green-subsidy race, energy companies are beginning to respond
By Brendon Moran, Co-Head of UK Corporate Coverage & Senior Banker (Energy, Natural Resources & Utilities)
Expert views
By Brendon Moran, Co-Head of UK Corporate Coverage & Senior Banker (Energy, Natural Resources & Utilities)
In green-subsidy race, energy companies are beginning to respond
04 Sep 2023
Why hydrogen is attracting renewed investor interest
Is clean hydrogen about to take off? With strong policy signals in the US and EU, institutional investors are beginning...
Expert views
Is clean hydrogen about to take off? With strong policy signals in the US and EU, institutional investors are beginning to think so.
Why hydrogen is attracting renewed investor interest
20 Jun 2023
Listen to "How Societe Generale approaches energy transition finance" a podcast with Olivier Musset, Global Head of Energy
Corporates, investors, analysts, and academics gathered in Paris on May 10, 2023, for the S&P Global Sustainable1 Summit...
Expert views
Corporates, investors, analysts, and academics gathered in Paris on May 10, 2023, for the S&P Global Sustainable1 Summit to discuss sustainability themes ranging from biodiversity to climate risk to net zero and the energy transition.
Listen to "How Societe Generale approaches energy transition finance" a podcast with Olivier Musset, Global Head of Energy
19 May 2023
0ffshore wind power: a challenge for the energy transition
With the French law adopted on 10 March 2023 on the acceleration of renewable energy production, offshore wind farm...
Expert views
With the French law adopted on 10 March 2023 on the acceleration of renewable energy production, offshore wind farm projects will be accelerated in the country.
0ffshore wind power: a challenge for the energy transition

Awards and Rankings

05 Nov 2024
Societe Generale awarded in the IJGlobal ESG Awards 2024
Societe Generale awarded both "APAC ESG Lender of the Year" and "North America ESG Lender of the Year" at the IJGlobal...
Awards & Rankings
Societe Generale awarded both "APAC ESG Lender of the Year" and "North America ESG Lender of the Year" at the IJGlobal ESG Awards 2024
Societe Generale awarded in the IJGlobal ESG Awards 2024
22 Apr 2024
IJGlobal Awards 2023 for APAC
Societe Generale rewarded for APAC plus numerous "Deals of the Year"
Awards & Rankings
Societe Generale rewarded for APAC plus numerous "Deals of the Year"
IJGlobal Awards 2023 for APAC
18 Mar 2024
IJGlobal Awards 2023
Societe Generale has been awarded several House Awards plus Deals of the Year
Awards & Rankings
Societe Generale has been awarded several House Awards plus Deals of the Year
IJGlobal Awards 2023
28 Feb 2024
Societe Generale awarded "Best Arranger of Project Finance Loans" + several Deals of the Year at the GlobalCapital Syndicated Loan Awards 2023
Strong client recognition for Societe Generale at the GlobalCapital Syndicated Loan awards 2023
Awards & Rankings
Strong client recognition for Societe Generale at the GlobalCapital Syndicated Loan awards 2023
Societe Generale awarded "Best Arranger of Project Finance Loans" + several Deals of the Year at the GlobalCapital Syndicated Loan Awards 2023