Who We Are

A firm imbued with a singular focus and rich experience in renewable energy, Alyra provides financial advisory services exclusively to the renewable energy sector.  The firm specializes in acquisitions, joint ventures, structured tax equity and project finance transactions.  Our clients include leading renewable energy companies and institutional investors in North America and Europe.  Download Alyra brochure here.

Mohammed Alam, the principal at Alyra, has been focused on renewable energy finance since the late 90s and led significant transactions at leading institutions in the sector. Mr. Alam is also involved in supporting clean energy growth through his roles in the public bodies and advocacy.   In December 2010, Mr. Alam was appointed by U.S. Commerce Secretary Gary Locke as a member of the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Advisory Committee, to advise the U.S. Commerce Secretary on issues related to the global competitiveness of the U.S. renewable energy industry.  In March 2011 Mr. Alam was part of the Antarctic Renewable Energy Expedition, led by polar explorer Robert Swan, OBE, and his environmental advocacy organization, 2041.  Mr. Alam is also one of the founding members of the Advisory Board at the Center for Sustainable Enterprise and Regional Competitiveness, UMass.

Recent Engagement Highlights

·        Exclusive Advisor to Spinnaker Energy regarding the buyout of a 707 MW wind and solar power development portfolio from Martifer Renewables.

·        Exclusive Advisor to Project Resources Corp. regarding a strategic transaction to fund a wind power development portfolio in the Midwest.

·        Exclusive Advisor to a premier solar PV development company in the Western U.S., regarding recapitalization of the development company.

·        Advisor to a regional solar PV development company regarding the sale of a 23 MW solar PV project portfolio.

·        Sole Advisor to Duke Energy regarding its acquisition of all wind power assets of Tierra Energy.

·        Advised Duke Energy and orginated the $240 million acquisition of Catamount Energy.

·        Sole Advisor to a major strategic investor regarding a $80 million wind power portfolio acquisition opportunity.

·        Sole Advisor to a major strategic investor regarding a $50 million acquisition of a solar PV development company.

·        Advisor to Duke Energy regarding investment and joint venture opportunities in the solar thermal and photovoltaic power sectors.