Mainstream’s vision is of a future where economies can thrive, free from the restrictions of fossil fuels. Mainstream have the passion, the expertise and the resources to help make that vision a reality. Mainstream's core business is the development, construction and operation of wind, solar thermal and ocean current plants. But it is their approach that sets Mainstream apart. "Our vision. Our passion. Our entrepreneurial spirit. And, most of all, our commitment to partnership." Mainstream work closely with governments, development partners and investors. And while every project is different, Mainstream's goal is always the same. To deliver a successful business that accelerates global progress towards a sustainable future. Mainstream was founded in 2008 by Dr. Eddie O’Connor and Fintan Whelan, the former CEO and Corporate Finance Manager of Airtricity.
Since February 2008 Mainstream has: • Set up offices in Berlin, Chicago, Cape Town, Dublin, London, Santiago and Toronto.
• Identified and recruited some of the most talented and experienced teams in the industry.
• Established its board to include chairman, Fintan Drury, Sir Roy Gardner, former head of Centrica, Brendan Halligan of Sustainable Energy Ireland and Mark Brown of Barclays Capital.
• Raised €72 million in equity including €20 million from Barclays Capital in return for a 14.6% stake in the company.
• Identified potential partners in key markets.
• Raised €26 million in corporate mezzanine debt by private placement with Dolmen Stockbrokers. |