About us
Who we are
In 2009, the founders of Bluefield had a vision: that renewable energy would become mainstream, and Bluefield would be pioneers in the industry
Since then, we have witnessed renewables rise as a disruptor in the energy industry and investment markets alike. Today, the Bluefield Group of companies encompasses the full value chain1 of the renewables industry, with expertise across the UK and Europe2.
The developer arm of the group manages projects from inception, through construction and to fruition as they become operational, fostering a steady pipeline for the portfolio. The investment advisor firm sources deals in the secondary market and negotiates acquisitions for the funds it advises. The services company provides professional services including accountancy and monitoring to help optimise the assets under management. The operation and maintenance division remedies technical issues the assets may encounter, aiming to achieve their optimal performance.
This diverse skillset ensures appropriate expertise and oversight over the assets under management, helping create and maintain value over the long-term.
Why renewables
Our history
2009
Bluefield Partners LLP was founded in 2009 to provide specialist investment advice on renewable energy, specialising in solar. It is still managed by two of its founding partners, James Armstrong and Giovanni Terranova. With Bluefield’s presence and team later expanding into Europe, Bluefield Italia S.r.l was incorporated in 2015 as a hub for investment activity structured to support renewable energy activity in Europe.
2013
We launched the first solar PV investment company listed on the London Stock Exchange. In 2023 BSIF had its 10 year anniversary and is now a FTSE 250 company with £1.4bn AUM and over 200 assets in the portfolio. BSIF has diversified into other renewable energy technologies such as wind and battery storage.
2015
Bluefield Services Ltd was established with the aim of providing asset management of renewable assets to improve the performance, longevity and returns generated. Bluefield Services later expanded their work into Europe, incorporating Bluefield Services Italia S.r.l, and Bluefield Asset Management Europe SL in 2021 and 2022 respectively. This brought with it local teams to manage its growing renewable energy asset base within Europe.
2017
Bluefield Operations Ltd was created to satisfy increasing demand for high quality operational and management services.
2020
Bluefield Renewable Developments was set up as a specialist solar and storage project developer – the first stage of an asset lifecycle enabling Bluefield to offer a full end-to-end value proposition. In 2023, Bluefield Renewable Development Europe Ltd and Bluefield Storage Developments S.r.l were incorporated, expanding renewable development activities, and pioneering storage technologies across Europe.
2023
Bluefield Construction Management Ltd was created to efficiently manage Bluefield’s construction projects from consented development to commissioning, focusing on delivering high quality projects and ensuring compliance with H&S, planning and environmental requirements.
How we work
Our behaviours define our culture and act as a guide for understanding how we approach our interactions with each other.
Act courageously
We push our boundaries, even if we feel uncomfortable doing so. We speak up, share ideas and stand up for what we believe in.
Collaborate
We work together to achieve our shared purpose. We seek out diverse perspectives, and respect the voices of others, even when we do not share the same opinions.
Empower
We believe in ourselves and our ability to make decisions. We learn from our mistakes and grow through feedback, building trust in each other.
Sustainability
Bluefield was created to attract capital investment into renewable energy infrastructure, supporting the energy transition by helping reduce reliance on fossil fuels. As a group of businesses, we are committed to operating responsibly through the ongoing development and integration of ESG into our investment and operational activities.
Biodiversity
For its UK portfolio, Bluefield undertakes ecological assessments and aims to deliver best practice land management
Responsible Investment
In line with the ESG strategy of BSIF under advisory, ESG is integrated within pre-and post-investment activities. Bluefield Partners LLP has been a signatory to the UN Principles for Responsible Investment since 2019
Corporate responsibility
The Bluefield Foundation is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation, founded to increase the positive societal and environmental contribution of the Group. Bluefield is committed to ensuring high staff welfare as an equal opportunity employer
Working alongside our stakeholders
Bluefield recognises that the construction of new renewable assets has the potential to cause local community & environmental impact. Bluefield Development takes local community consultations and biodiversity considerations into account at the outset of projects, helping integrate stakeholder perspectives and identify ways to enhance nature on site.
The FoundationJoin our team
Our diverse skillset spans the full value chain of the renewable energy industry, from development and investment to asset management and engineering. We’re always looking to continue investing in our depth of talent.
1. Asset lifecycle, end to end, full value chain – does not include the manufacturing or end-of-life processing of materials.
2. Not including O&M currently in Europe
*As of September 2023
**As of January 2024