EQT Transition Infrastructure has announced the acquisition of Scale Microgrids from Warburg Pincus and other shareholders. Headquartered in Ridgewood, New Jersey, Scale Microgrids manages a portfolio of approximately 250 MW of operating and under-construction assets, alongside a near-term pipeline of 2.5 GW. The company’s portfolio includes technologies such as solar, battery storage, natural gas generators, and fuel cells.
The acquisition marks EQT Transition Infrastructure’s first investment in North America under its strategy to drive the clean energy transition and promote sustainable energy infrastructure. It follows EQT’s December 2024 investment in ju:niz Energy, a battery energy storage system developer.
Jan Vesely, Partner and Head of EQT Transition Infrastructure, commented on the acquisition’s role in addressing North America’s electricity demand and decarbonisation goals. “We aim to support Scale’s growth and strengthen its position in providing integrated energy solutions,” Vesely said.
Scale Microgrids CEO Ryan Goodman welcomed the acquisition, noting its potential to enhance distributed energy systems. “EQT’s resources will support our efforts to expand distributed energy solutions,” Goodman said, adding that the partnership would create opportunities for communities, customers, and employees.
Scale Microgrids focuses on tackling major grid challenges, including data centre load growth, fleet electrification, power constraints, and increasing grid outages. These solutions aim to improve energy reliability and support North America’s clean energy transition. The acquisition highlights the importance of distributed energy systems in meeting rising electricity demand while advancing decarbonisation objectives.
