Who we are
Who we are
Who we are
Acceleration Energy’s co-founders have decades of experience working with industry, government, investors, and NGOs, in the U.S. and across the globe, to help solve difficult challenges that block deployment of clean tech solutions. Collectively, we have deep knowledge of nearly every element of the energy transition. We advise clients on bankable approaches for dynamic times and how to take smart steps in the near term that lead to long-run success.
About Soam
About Soam
Soam Goel is a seasoned energy industry executive with leadership roles in principal investing, utility scale green infrastructure project development and financing, mergers and acquisitions, and in launching new businesses. Soam has a strong track record of establishing credibility to build influential relationships and partnerships with key stakeholders to achieve ambitious business goals.
As a Senior Partner with Anbaric, an Ontario Teachers’ Pension Fund (OTPP) platform company, Soam led investments and project development in utility scale battery storage and supported offshore wind transmission projects.
Soam has been the Chief Commercial Officer of Power Network New Mexico, a wholly owned subsidiary of Goldman Sachs Global Infrastructure Fund (GSIP). He originated a $400M transmission project for GSIP, now operating as “Western Spirit”. At Power Network he was responsible for the overall economics/ profitability, regulatory filings, customers and markets, and the commercial success of the project.
A frequent speaker and panelist at energy industry conferences, Soam founded Enersights in 2004 to provide strategic advice to senior executives of utility companies and financial participants.
Soam spent ten years with PA Consulting and its predecessor firms where he co-headed the energy M&A practice. Under his leadership, the firm advised clients (utilities, industry vendors, investment banks, and private equity) in transactions ranging in size from $40M to $8B.
Soam started his career working for the Unilever Group of Companies, selected under their fast-track management development program.
Soam received B.Tech. in Chemical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology and MBA from the University of Texas at Austin.
Soam Goel is a seasoned energy industry executive with leadership roles in principal investing, utility scale green infrastructure project development and financing, mergers and acquisitions, and in launching new businesses. Soam has a strong track record of establishing credibility to build influential relationships and partnerships with key stakeholders to achieve ambitious business goals.
As a Senior Partner with Anbaric, an Ontario Teachers’ Pension Fund (OTPP) platform company, Soam led investments and project development in utility scale battery storage and supported offshore wind transmission projects.
Soam has been the Chief Commercial Officer of Power Network New Mexico, a wholly owned subsidiary of Goldman Sachs Global Infrastructure Fund (GSIP). He originated a $400M transmission project for GSIP, now operating as “Western Spirit”. At Power Network he was responsible for the overall economics/ profitability, regulatory filings, customers and markets, and the commercial success of the project.
A frequent speaker and panelist at energy industry conferences, Soam founded Enersights in 2004 to provide strategic advice to senior executives of utility companies and financial participants.
Soam spent ten years with PA Consulting and its predecessor firms where he co-headed the energy M&A practice. Under his leadership, the firm advised clients (utilities, industry vendors, investment banks, and private equity) in transactions ranging in size from $40M to $8B.
Soam started his career working for the Unilever Group of Companies, selected under their fast-track management development program.
Soam received B.Tech. in Chemical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology and MBA from the University of Texas at Austin.
Soam Goel is a seasoned energy industry executive with leadership roles in principal investing, utility scale green infrastructure project development and financing, mergers and acquisitions, and in launching new businesses. Soam has a strong track record of establishing credibility to build influential relationships and partnerships with key stakeholders to achieve ambitious business goals.
As a Senior Partner with Anbaric, an Ontario Teachers’ Pension Fund (OTPP) platform company, Soam led investments and project development in utility scale battery storage and supported offshore wind transmission projects.
Soam has been the Chief Commercial Officer of Power Network New Mexico, a wholly owned subsidiary of Goldman Sachs Global Infrastructure Fund (GSIP). He originated a $400M transmission project for GSIP, now operating as “Western Spirit”. At Power Network he was responsible for the overall economics/ profitability, regulatory filings, customers and markets, and the commercial success of the project.
A frequent speaker and panelist at energy industry conferences, Soam founded Enersights in 2004 to provide strategic advice to senior executives of utility companies and financial participants.
Soam spent ten years with PA Consulting and its predecessor firms where he co-headed the energy M&A practice. Under his leadership, the firm advised clients (utilities, industry vendors, investment banks, and private equity) in transactions ranging in size from $40M to $8B.
Soam started his career working for the Unilever Group of Companies, selected under their fast-track management development program.
Soam received B.Tech. in Chemical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology and MBA from the University of Texas at Austin.
Prior Experience
Prior Experience
Prior Experience
Senior Partner
Senior Partner
Anbaric Development Partners
Anbaric Development Partners
Anbaric Development Partners
President
President
Enersights, LLC
Enersights, LLC
Enersights, LLC
Chief Commercial Officer
Chief Commercial Officer
Power Network New Mexico
Goldman Sachs Infrastructure Partners
Power Network New Mexico
Goldman Sachs Infrastructure Partners
Power Network New Mexico
Goldman Sachs Infrastructure Partners
Partner
Partner
Energy M&A Practice, PA Consulting Group, Inc.
Energy M&A Practice, PA Consulting Group, Inc.
Energy M&A Practice, PA Consulting Group, Inc.
Soam discussing Distributed Energy solutions for Campuses at the Higher Education Summit.
Soam at the Microgrid Conference
Soam discussing Microgrid as a Service at the Microgrid Conference
Soam presenting on Energy Infrastructure Development and Financing at the P3 (Public Private Partnership) Conference
Soam discussing Distributed Energy solutions for Campuses at the Higher Education Summit.
Soam at the Microgrid Conference
Soam discussing Microgrid as a Service at the Microgrid Conference
Soam presenting on Energy Infrastructure Development and Financing at the P3 (Public Private Partnership) Conference
Soam discussing Distributed Energy solutions for Campuses at the Higher Education Summit.
Soam at the Microgrid Conference
Soam discussing Microgrid as a Service at the Microgrid Conference
Soam presenting on Energy Infrastructure Development and Financing at the P3 (Public Private Partnership) Conference
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