Renewable Energy CEO

$2 Trillion Is Entering Renewable Energy.
Build or Buy?

The biggest capital allocation decision of your career. Greenfield development has higher returns but execution risk. M&A is faster but valuations are stretched. SlideStrike helps you see both paths clearly.

The 2025 Investment Landscape

Clean energy is now 2x fossil fuel investment. But where's the smart money going?

$2.2T
Clean Energy Investment
2025 Global
2x
vs Fossil Fuels
Capital ratio
36%
US Investment Down
H1 2025 vs H2 2024
63%
EU Investment Up
Same period

Where the $2.2 Trillion Goes

$2.2T$1.5T$1.0T$0.5T$0
$2200B
Global Total
$560B
25.5%
Solar PV
$480B
21.8%
Wind
$420B
19.1%
Grid & Storage
$400B
18.2%
EVs & Charging
$340B
15.5%
Other Clean
Source: IEA World Energy Investment 20252x more than fossil fuels

The Strategic Framework Your Board Needs

Every opportunity falls somewhere on the matrix. Know where before you commit.

EXECUTION
LOW RISK
EXECUTION
HIGH RISK
RETURN
HIGH
BUILD
• Greenfield development
• Own the timeline
• IRR: 12-18%
RECOMMENDED
PARTNER
• Joint ventures
• Shared risk/reward
• IRR: 10-15%
SELECTIVE
RETURN
LOW
BUY
• Operating assets
• De-risked cash flows
• IRR: 8-12%
CONSERVATIVE
HOLD
• Wait for clarity
• Preserve optionality
• IRR: Opportunity cost
DEFENSIVE
SlideStrike AI positions every opportunity on the matrix with supporting data

Questions from CEOs

About strategic growth decisions

QHow does SlideStrike model build vs buy scenarios?

We analyze your existing portfolio, development capabilities, capital structure, and market position. The platform compares IRR, execution timeline, integration risk, and strategic fit for each option.

QCan it help evaluate M&A targets?

Yes. SlideStrike integrates with your data room to analyze target portfolios, identify hidden risks, and model post-merger synergies. You get a strategic fit score, not just a financial model.

QWhat about board presentation for either path?

SlideStrike generates board-ready analysis with scenario comparisons, risk matrices, and strategic rationale. The same underlying data powers different presentations for different audiences.

THE BIGGEST DECISION

See Both Paths Clearly

Build vs Buy analysis that goes beyond spreadsheets

Strategic fit scoring
IRR comparison modeling
Risk-adjusted analysis
Board-ready scenarios
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