Takeaways

• Mirova’s flagship energy transition fund, MET6, has secured $1.4 billion in commitments in its second close.
• The fund focuses on renewable energy, low-carbon mobility, and energy efficiency across OECD countries.
• Mirova aims to raise €2 billion by 2025, reflecting strong investor confidence in energy transition infrastructure.

Sustainability-focused investment manager Mirova has announced that it has reached €1.2 billion (USD $1.4 billion) in commitments for its Mirova Energy Transition 6 (MET6) fund, the sixth vintage of its flagship energy transition investment strategy.

Launched in 2023, MET6 builds on the success of its predecessor, MET5, which closed at €1.6 billion. The company is targeting €2 billion for the current fund and plans to continue fundraising through 2025, underscoring investors’ growing appetite for sustainable infrastructure.

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Diverse Investments Across the Energy Transition Spectrum

MET6 focuses on a wide range of projects that support global decarbonization. The strategy invests in greenfield, brownfield, and corporate infrastructure across OECD countries, with a particular emphasis on sectors such as solar photovoltaic, onshore wind, hydropower, energy storage, low-carbon mobility, and energy efficiency.

So far, the fund has deployed €960 million across 10 investments, including large renewable energy portfolios in multiple regions, Independent Power Producers (IPPs), and e-mobility companies. Mirova said its investment pipeline remains strong, with more than 300 opportunities screened in the past year, representing €18 billion in equity and over 190 GW of installed capacity.

Strong Investor Confidence in Sustainable Infrastructure

According to Raphael Lance, Deputy General Manager, Global Head of Private Assets, and Head of Energy Transition Funds at Mirova, the strong fundraising results highlight continued investor interest in energy transition assets.

“The successful second close of MET6 marks a pivotal moment in our journey to accelerate the energy transition. Institutional investors continue to show strong appetite for energy transition infrastructure, drawn by its potential to deliver stable, long-term returns while aligning with global decarbonization goals,” Lance said.

He added that the energy transition asset class is gaining traction for its resilience, depth, and capacity to generate predictable cash flows, even amid economic uncertainty.

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A Growing Role in the Global Shift to Net Zero

As demand for cleaner energy and sustainable transport accelerates, funds like MET6 play a critical role in financing the transition to net zero emissions. Mirova’s focus on renewable infrastructure and low-carbon technologies aligns with the broader push among institutional investors to channel capital toward climate-positive assets that balance financial performance with environmental impact.

With MET6 on track toward its €2 billion goal, Mirova continues to strengthen its position as a leading player in energy transition finance, a sector poised for sustained growth in the years ahead.

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Source: ESGtoday