New CDO to advance and expand Avantus’ clean energy portfolio across the Western U.S.

EL DORADO HILLS, Calif. — February 11, 2025 – Avantus, a premier U.S. developer of utility-scale solar and solar-plus-storage projects, announced that Venkatesh Inti has been appointed as the company’s Chief Development Officer. Inti will lead a team responsible for advancing and expanding the company’s development portfolio, which includes approximately 30 gigawatts (GWdc) of solar and 94 GW hours (GWh) of energy storage.

“Venkatesh’s expertise in clean energy development and proven ability to deliver large-scale projects will be essential as Avantus executes on its growth strategy,” said Cliff Graham, Chief Executive Officer of Avantus. “The U.S. is entering a new era of energy expansion, with surging demand for affordable, reliable clean power—particularly in our core markets of California and the Desert Southwest. Venkatesh’s leadership will help us meet this moment and accelerate the deployment of gigawatts of solar and energy storage.”

Inti brings nearly 20 years of experience in greenfield development and M&A and has played a key role in bringing 3 GW of renewable energy projects to commercial operation. As Vice President of Development, West Region at RWE Clean Energy, he led project development, real estate, permitting, and business development for renewable energy across the West. Prior to RWE, he served as Vice President of Business Development at Qcells USA, leading M&A efforts, and held business development and project development roles at Strata Clean Energy and EDF Renewables.

“I'm excited to join Avantus, a team with strong leadership and an impressive track record in clean energy development," said Inti. "With committed investors and strategic queue positions, Avantus is positioned to bring new generation capacity online quickly to meet growing demand across the West. I’m eager to get to work and help drive this ambitious portfolio forward.”

Inti joins Avantus following major growth milestones, including the appointment of CEO Cliff Graham, KKR’s majority equity investment, and the closing of a new development facility.