Novuna Business Finance appoints new sustainable energy manager

Novuna Business Finance has appointed Stirling Habbitts as senior manager in its Sustainable Energy and Green Infrastructure Finance team, as the company seeks to expand its support for low-carbon energy and infrastructure projects across the UK.

Habbitts brings 18 years of experience in renewable energy and infrastructure finance, having worked in banking, financial advisory roles and renewable energy project development. He is known in the sector for structuring tailored finance solutions and has an extensive network of industry contacts.

In his new role, Habbitts will work with colleagues in the sustainable energy team to grow Novuna Business Finance’s project portfolio. His remit will include supporting developers, investors and asset managers across technologies such as battery storage, solar photovoltaic projects, onshore wind and electric vehicle charging infrastructure.

Commenting on his appointment, Stirling Habbitts said: “I’m delighted to be joining Novuna Business Finance at a time of significant opportunity for the sustainable energy and green infrastructure sector. Novuna’s innovative product range and flexible approach make it well placed to support businesses delivering the next generation of green energy and infrastructure.” 

Philippe Bazin, head of Sustainable Energy and Green Infrastructure at Novuna Business Finance, said Habbitts’ experience across multiple stages of the project lifecycle would strengthen the firm’s ability to support developers as demand for sustainable energy solutions increases.

“Stirling’s career has spanned multiple stages of the sustainable project lifecycle, giving him a comprehensive understanding of the commercial, financial and operational challenges developers in the sector face. With demand for sustainable energy solutions accelerating, Stirling further enhances our expanding capability to support businesses in their green energy and infrastructure ambitions.”