John O'Brien

Renewable Energy Finance

United States

About

Experienced energy finance professional with 20 years of experience in providing financing solutions and strategic advice to the power industry. Active speaker at industry conferences on the commercialization and financing of battery storage.

Experience

  • Senior Vice President - Capital Markets at Onyx Renewable Partners L.P.
    Jan 2025 - Present · 1 yr 6 mos

    Responsible for the development and execution of Onyx’s corporate and project finance strategy. Originated and structured over $220 million in tax equity investments and a $250 million project construction warehouse revolving facility.

  • Independent Consultant- BESS at Self-employed
    Sep 2024 - Dec 2024 · 4 mos

    Led diligence efforts for Bildmore Clean Energy’s $53 million preferred equity investment in a 150 MW BESS developed by Peregrine Energy.

  • Senior Director- Storage Solutions at Private Energy Partners
    Mar 2022 - Aug 2024 · 2 yrs 6 mos

    Private Energy Partners is the development arm of Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners. In the role I provided support to Quinbrook and its portfolio companies on commercial and financing matters pertaining to energy storage and led BESS project development efforts for PEP in the US.

  • Siemens (14 yrs)
    • Managing Director- Siemens Financial Services
      Jan 2018 - Mar 2022 · 4 yrs 3 mos

      Originated and structured project finance transactions in the renewable and thermal power markets with a focus on clean technology. Integral part of a team that financed in excess of $20 billion worth of energy projects over 14 years. In particular I was a lead arranger on four of the first stand alone battery project / portfolio financings in the market and participated in numerous solar + storage financings.

    • Director- Siemens Financial Services
      Mar 2014 - Jan 2018 · 3 yrs 11 mos

    • Vice President- Siemens Financial Services
      Apr 2008 - Feb 2014 · 5 yrs 11 mos

  • Associate at KeyBanc Capital Markets
    Jul 2006 - Apr 2008 · 1 yr 10 mos

    Utility and Alternative Energy Group Specialized in debt and equity financing solutions and M&A for utilities and renewable energy companies. Spearheaded the group’s entry into renewable energy.