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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
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 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.
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*...
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...
Radiating renewable projects in Spain
X-Elio, a global leader in sustainable energy development, was recently supported by Societe Generale to finance three...
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...
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...
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...
Our Experts' Views
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...
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...
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...
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
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)
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...
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...
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...
Awards and Rankings
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...
IJGlobal Awards 2023 for APAC
Societe Generale rewarded for APAC plus numerous "Deals of the Year"
IJGlobal Awards 2023
Societe Generale has been awarded several House Awards plus Deals of the Year
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