Impact figures

366,000households provided with clean electricity

402ktonne of CO₂ emissions avoided from renewable energy projects

Transforming our present energy system will lead to a higher quality of life, contribute to a low-carbon economy and avoid irreparable damage to our planet.

Today's global challenges

Climate change is, in many ways, the defining challenge of our time. It is intricately linked to issues of poverty, health and security. Access to energy is a crucial foundation for social and economic development. The UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) were established to make these pressing issues more tangible and actionable. By prioritising the transition to renewable energy and enhancing energy access and efficiency, we actively contribute to mitigating the effects of climate change and advancing many of the SDGs.

To learn more about our position on renewable energy and climate change, read our vision paper Towards a low carbon economy (.pdf).

Our mission

We offer investors the opportunity to directly participate in the energy transition and system transformation. Our funds are designed to finance renewable energy projects, promote more efficient energy use and enhance accessibility. Together, these initiatives aim to ensure an affordable and reliable supply of clean energy for all.

1. Increase renewable energy generation and improve access

Increase renewable energy generation and improve access to renewable energy, especially in developing countries and emerging economies, both of which are needed to replace fossil fuel-based capacity.

2. Limit energy demand

The goal is to limit energy demand where possible. Furthermore, it is about making the energy supply more efficient and decreasing the CO2 footprint.

3. Improve reliability

Improve the reliability of the renewable energy system by investing in solutions that make the system more stable and robust, so that it can increasingly become a reliable alternative for the fossil fuel-based system.

4. Energy democracy

Improve the awareness and involvement of the general public in order to make a big, systemic shift in the energy transition.

Our investment funds provide a range of financing options - including debt, mezzanine, and equity - for both new and existing renewable energy projects. We support a diverse array of projects, including wind, solar, river hydro, thermal storage and energy efficiency initiatives. While we primarily focus on small and medium-sized projects, we also have the capacity to finance larger ventures. Our investment approach spans from late-stage development to operational phases.

By collaborating with like-minded entrepreneurs and developers, we make direct investments in projects that drive positive environmental change. These partnerships are intentionally long-term, enabling entrepreneurs to concentrate on project development. Over time, this collaborative effort contributes to the broader goal of advancing the energy transition.

Willy Bulsink

Fund Manager

Willy Bulsink is Fund Manager of Triodos Groenfonds and Triodos Emerging Markets Renewable Energy Fund. He joined Triodos Investment Management in 2020 as Senior Investment Manager, working for Triodos Groenfonds, Triodos Emerging Markets Renewable Energy Fund and the Triodos Financial Inclusion funds. Prior to joining Triodos Investment Management, Willy worked in a similar position at FMO. Before that he worked at Kempen & Co, among others as an equity analyst. Willy holds a Master degree in Business Administration and Finance from the University of Maastricht.

Sonja de Ruiter

Fund Manager

Sonja de Ruiter is Head of Fund Management (since 2024) and Fund Manager of Triodos Energy Transition Europe Fund (since 2023). She joined Triodos IM in May 2019 and became Head of Equity Investments Energy & Climate in 2020. Previously, she worked at ING in the energy sector in field of corporate and project finance. Sonja holds a Master degree in International Economics from the University of Groningen.

Tim Crijns

Fund Manager

Tim Crijns is Lead Fund Manager of Triodos Microfinance Fund since 2019 and of Triodos Emerging Markets Renewable Energy Fund since March 2024. He joined Triodos Investment Management in 2016 as investment officer Africa. Tim started his career at Triodos in 2014 as corporate secretary to the Board of Directors of Triodos Bank, Supervisory Board and the Foundation for the Administration of Triodos Bank Shares (SAAT). Prior to Triodos he spent two years in Tanzania, setting up a vocational training project, and worked as lawyer at Clifford Chance and ING Bank. Tim holds a Master degree in law from the Radboud University of Nijmegen and a Master in business administration (Strategic Management) from the Erasmus University of Rotterdam. Tim is a member of the Board of Directors of 3Bank Serbia.

Michiel van Beek

Head of Project Equity & Project Debt

Michiel van Beek is Head of Project Equity & Project Debt. He joined Triodos Investment Management in 2021 as Sr. Investment Manager. He has worked in the renewable energy sector for almost 20 years. He headed international project development teams at E-concern and Solarcentury and co-founded a view RE ventures. Driven by impact he developed several renewable energy assets throughout Europe and South Africa, managed M&A transactions and had the opportunity to work on at that time innovative projects, such as, setting up the foundation DE-ON and Zonnepark Ameland. Michiel holds a master’s degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Twente and he has a business education from TSM and Insead.

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