Nelnet | Renewable Energy Capabilities

Explore Our Solutions

Nelnet finances, develops, and manages investments in clean energy solutions. By partnering with investors, developers, startups, educational institutions, residential and commercial clients, and communities to deploy renewable energy and other technological solutions, we’re planting the seeds for a cleaner, more resilient, and more inclusive future.

Net Zero

Unlock your organization's carbon neutrality goals with our full-scope Net Zero solution. We'll take you from the development of a carbon neutrality plan, through the deployment of solutions, and on to operations and maintenance. Most importantly, we can fund the entire project off your balance sheet.

Tax Equity Funding

Nelnet is a leading tax equity investor, having invested over $200 million into 100+ solar project sites nationwide that power nearly 45,000 homes. By investing in solar projects that provide competitive yields through tax incentives and that benefit the environment and our communities, we create long-term value for Nelnet and its shareholders.

Co-Investment Platform

Make low-risk, impact investments and achieve competitive returns with our co-investment platform. Our platform creates shareholder value, provides free cash flow, and benefits a company’s sustainability efforts – and our team provides GAAP accounting, tax reporting, and Impact Investment reporting.

Renewable Energy Innovation and Partnerships

We deploy resources aimed at helping early-stage companies raise capital and develop solutions in CleanTech, ClimateTech, and other high-impact ecosystems. Partnering with Nelnet means harnessing our network, market position, and subject matter expertise to open doors and drive strategic, long-term growth for your venture.

Solar Installation

GRNE Solar’s unique vertically integrated model allows us to provide end-to-end service for residential, commercial, or utility-scale projects. Our services are designed to be turn-key solutions from design and permitting to construction and beyond.

Explore Our Renewable Energy Solutions

Now that you’ve learned more about Nelnet’s full vertical alignment of renewable energy solutions, take a deeper dive. Discover how your organization or institution can partner with us to plant the seeds for a brighter renewable energy future.

Industries We Serve

Through tax equity investing, its tax co-investing platform, and campus solar development solutions, Nelnet Renewable Energy provides unmatched value to our partners and customers working within various industries.

Energy

Nelnet supports renewable energy through tax equity investments in solar and by leveraging expertise in asset management, compliant operations, technology, marketing, customer experience, and more. Plus, we support emerging clean technologies.

Education

Nelnet was founded on making our customers’ educational dreams possible. Our partners in this industry know that our commitment to education – from K-12 to higher education – is part of what defines us.

Financial Services

With decades of experience with loans to payment plans and more, Nelnet’s longevity and reputation in this industry thrive based on our innovation, compliance, quality, efficiency, and customer experience.

Technology

At Nelnet, we know the most innovative technology anticipates customer needs, provides exceptional user experience, is flexible and easily integrated – and must be supported by real people providing expert service.

Contact Us

If you are a developer, investor, business, or campus looking to realize the benefits of renewable energy, contact us today. We look forward to helping you to leverage the power of renewable energy.

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