Data-Driven Clean Energy Asset Sales that Maximize Speed and Value
Energy developers face rising pressure to optimize asset value from initial valuation through final transaction. Ascend's AEX Asset Sales marketplace and expert M&A advisory gives energy asset owners, developers, and investors the fastest, highest-value path to bring projects to market.
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25+
Sold or Ongoing Transactions; All Regions
100%
Success-Based Fee Model; No Upfront Cost to List
2.2+ GW
Closed Transactions
Advantages for Energy Asset Buyers and Sellers
In uncertain, high-load-growth energy markets, developers, investors, and asset owners face increasingly complicated paths to optimizing asset value. The Ascend Energy Exchange (AEX) asset sales and acquisition solution combines independent project diligence valuation, the industry's deepest buyer and seller network, and expert advisors to consistently attract more bidders, provide in-depth guidance on asset valuations, and ensure a streamlined process that maximizes the likelihood of success.
Deep Network
- Deep pool of qualified buyers
- Pre-screened participants
- Domestic and international buyers and sellers
Valuation Rigor
- Independent assessments
- Nodal price modeling
- Bankable outputs
Streamlined Process
- Buy-side and sell-side advisory service
- Reduced friction through Ascend’s neutral, bankable asset valuations
- Reduced transaction costs
Full-Service Support
- Targeted outreach campaigns
- Buyer engagement led by SMEs in markets and asset valuations
- Launch through close
A Data- and SME-Driven Asset M&A Process
Developers and asset owners need to move from valuation to transaction quickly, without added friction, cost, or uncertainty. AEX streamlines asset sales process with pre-vetted assets, integrated analytics, neutral bankable valuations, and access to qualified buyers, enabling faster timelines, stronger competition, and more confident deal execution from initial analysis through closing, led by energy market and asset valuation subject matter experts.
Independent Project Valuations
Unbiased, defensible assessments grounded in advanced analytics that account for market realities
Independent Project Valuations
Unbiased, defensible assessments grounded in advanced analytics that account for market realities
Expert Advisors
Support from specialists who understand market dynamics, asset valuations, economic and development risks, asset operations, interconnection challenges, and commercial considerations
Expert Advisors
Support from specialists who understand market dynamics, asset valuations, economic and development risks, asset operations, interconnection challenges, and commercial considerations
Targeted Buyer Outreach
Access to hundreds of qualified buyers, from local players to international conglomerates
Targeted Buyer Outreach
Access to hundreds of qualified buyers, from local players to international conglomerates
Flexible Transaction Formats
Large auctions, focused auctions, or bilateral transactions structured to fit seller and buyer needs
Flexible Transaction Formats
Large auctions, focused auctions, or bilateral transactions structured to fit seller and buyer needs
End-to-End Transaction Management
Data room management, Q&A, bidder engagement, and marketing/financial material preparation from launch through execution
End-to-End Transaction Management
Data room management, Q&A, bidder engagement, and marketing/financial material preparation from launch through execution
Success-Based Model
No upfront listing fees; AEX marketing services are included with Ascend PowerVAL subscriptions for streamlined access
Success-Based Model
No upfront listing fees; AEX marketing services are included with Ascend PowerVAL subscriptions for streamlined access
Asset and National Coverage
Supports battery energy storage, solar, wind, and other clean technologies, across all US markets
Asset and National Coverage
Supports battery energy storage, solar, wind, and other clean technologies, across all US markets
Integrated Analytics
Directly connected to PowerVAL valuation and Ascend Market Intelligence forecasting for a unified, bankable workflow from analysis to close
Integrated Analytics
Directly connected to PowerVAL valuation and Ascend Market Intelligence forecasting for a unified, bankable workflow from analysis to close
Network
Ascend's network of buyers and sellers contains hundreds of participants across all US energy markets, as well as global entrants seeking North American assets, consistently generating more bids than traditional processes
Efficiency
AEX streamlines the asset sales process with pre-vetted assets, integrated analytics, and access to qualified buyers, enabling faster timelines, stronger competition, and more confident deal execution
Credibility
AEX has closed 2.2+ GW of clean energy transactions, with every deal led by Ascend experts in power markets and project valuation
Integration
AEX is connected to PowerVAL valuation and Ascend Market Intelligence forecasting for a unified, bankable workflow from analysis to close, eliminating platform switching and accelerating deal readiness
Transparency
Buyers and sellers operate from a shared, defensible valuation foundation, reducing negotiation friction and increasing deal confidence on both sides
Energy Asset Sales: The Ascend Advantage
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Developers bring assets to market faster and at higher value, while buyers gain access to high-quality, pre-vetted opportunities. Both sides benefit from Ascend's expert advisory services, independent analysis, and competitive process.
Bring BESS, solar, wind, or hybrid assets to market using Ascend's network and valuations; close better deals faster through competitive processes, with no upfront marketing fees
Bring BESS, solar, wind, or hybrid assets to market using Ascend's network and valuations; close better deals faster through competitive processes, with no upfront marketing fees
Gain access to high quality, pre-vetted assets, supported by Ascend’s SMEs providing independent market analysis, asset valuations, customization and in-depth Q&A
Gain access to high quality, pre-vetted assets, supported by Ascend’s SMEs providing independent market analysis, asset valuations, customization and in-depth Q&A
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Enabling BESS Portfolio Growth for New Market Entrants with AEX Asset Sales
Golden State Renewable Energy (“GSR-E”), a California-based energy storage project developer, expanded its development capabilities to originate and develop Distributed Generation Resource (“DGR”) standalone battery energy storage system (“BESS”) projects in Texas.
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Grid Connected Infrastructure Sells 100 MW Megamouth Battery Energy Storage Project in Houston to Banpu Power US
Ascend Analytics (“Ascend”), the leading provider of market intelligence and analytics solutions for the power industry, today announced the sale of the 100-megawatt (MW) / 200-megawatt-hour (MWh) Megamouth battery energy storage system (BESS) project in Houston, TX...
