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About us

We combine global scale
with local expertise   

We’re partners for the long-term, with the backing of AGP Sustainable Real Assets (‘AGP’), a global investor in sustainable infrastructure and technologies.

  • $6 bn

    Worth of sustainable assets currently in development

  • 20+

    Years experience of asset development & ownership

  • 12 GW

    Of renewable energy projects globally financed or developed

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Geography

AMPYR, the energy division of AGP, is a leading player in the global energy transition. We combine global expertise with local capability to unlock the potential of onsite energy.

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We fund and own energy assets located on our customers’ sites. We know what it takes to design and install onsite energy solutions, and we are committed to the long-term performance of these assets

PPA funding creates a long-term commitment – this means you can have confidence that our installations will be high quality and that we will proactively monitor and maintain the energy asset to maximise performance.

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Meet the team

AMPYR Distributed Energy (ADE) is backed by a team of highly experienced energy professionals, sharing a passion to help businesses accelerate their transition to their net zero future.

John Behan
Chief Executive Officer

John leads our ADE business, bringing his 15+ year experience selling, investing in, and advising on, distributed energy solutions. John led investment activities at Sustainable Development Capital, £2bn+ AUM and launched the Distributed Energy and Power Business at Centrica Plc in 2015.

Rudolf Grabowski
Chief Financial Officer

Rudolf is a hands-on CFO with a strong UK and international record of building start-up businesses and systems. Rudolf has over 15 years’ experience in senior financial roles with companies and investment managers including 3 years as CFO of a Distributed Energy platform in the UK.

Rob Kerr
Chief Operating Officer

Rob leads our operational delivery at ADE. Rob is passionate about making Net Zero simple for customers, having spent over 25 years working in energy assets and supply. Rob has led functional teams and business units for a large utility, he also launched and scaled a challenger business in the B2B energy market.

Miles Thomas MRICS
Chief Commercial Officer

Miles leads on expanding our partnerships and real estate network. He is a Chartered Surveyor with 25 years’ energy and real estate experience, having built Savills’ energy practice in the UK.  Miles joins from Carter Jonas, where was a Partner and Head of Transactional Services for Energy and Infrastructure.

Neil Borrill-Carroll
Development Director

Neil has over 20 years’ experience in the Distributed Energy market, bringing deep knowledge and experience in developing commercial and industrial solar solutions. He has 15 years’ experience focused on project and portfolio development, and brings a strong network of operational and technical partners.

Ben Cameron
Senior Investment Director

Ben brings deep experience in acquiring, managing, and exiting distributed energy investments. He executed £600m+ of investments and was a portfolio company Board Member for Sustainable Development Capital’s FTSE 250 fund. Ben trained at a Big 4 accounting firm across corporate finance and audit.

Michael McCarthy
Group Financial Controller

Michael brings over 10 years experience in financial roles across multiple sectors, both in the UK and internationally. He joins from a senior FP&A role in the energy sector where he developed expertise on M&A, consolidated accounting and debt restructuring. Michael also leads on our finance platform, having implemented multiple systems in a range of businesses.

Our Values

We are trusted to deliver quality and performance at speed

  • 01
    We are when, not if

    We know businesses can’t sit back and wait to achieve net zero. We have the means, knowledge and capability to unlock the power of renewable energy and realise decarbonisation goals.

  • 02
    We are fearless, not just ambitious

    Your success is our success. Our business model goes far beyond the installation of renewable energy assets – we drive optimal performance and value, year after year.

  • 03
    We are fast not just agile

    You’ll be dealing with decision makers from the outset. People who care about getting it right. Because we know what we are doing, we can act fast so that your business can reap the rewards of on-site renewable energy sooner than you think.

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    We are committed, not just reliable

    You can trust us to do a good job because we believe that embracing onsite energy can save you money and deliver a better world for us all.

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At ADE you deal with our decision makers who have the experience and flexibility to simplify your journey to net zero.

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