Today, private investors have an important role in the ecological and energy transition, but setting up the right investment framework is key to catalyze this transition.

Raphaël Lechanoine

EY Europe West Renewable Energy Leader

Strategic renewable energy adviser. Basketball and electronic music lover.

Areas of focus

Raphaël is EY Europe West Renewable Energy Leader. Based in Paris, he looks after the sector, advising clients on renewable energy strategy and transactions across the region and across the globe.

Raphaël supports clients in making the investment decisions in renewable energy that will help them deliver commercial imperatives and create long-term value. He draws upon his experience of energy and infrastructure to advise companies on diverse and complex M&A, as well as strategic decisions and the identification of new investment opportunities. His knowledge of the sector spans all types of renewable technology, as well as regulated energy networks, waste, water, conventional generation, energy services and supply, and associated assets and infrastructure.

Before joining EY, Raphaël worked in commercial banking. He holds a Bachelor of Economics, Statistics and Econometrics degree from Paris 2 Panthéon Assas University, and a master’s degree in Corporate Finance from NEOMA Business School.

How Raphaël is building a better working world

“The financing of clean energy projects will play a major role in enabling the energy transition globally, but it’s important for investors to identify the right projects that align with their own ambitions. I enjoy helping organizations develop a renewable energy roadmap and then supporting them as they implement it — advising on all aspects of projects, from identifying opportunities and assessing market entry strategies, right through to M&A. In a complex market, having the insight to make smarter decisions faster can make all the difference to success.”

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