Authors
Meet the Authors
Industry leaders in renewable energy finance with decades of combined experience
Santosh Raikar is the Managing Partner of Silverpeak's renewables business, responsible for expanding the firm's renewable energy investment platform. He has 25 years of experience in energy and infrastructure finance, spanning renewable energy, oil and gas, power generation, and midstream assets.
Before joining Silverpeak, Santosh served as Managing Director in the Renewable Energy Investments Group at State Street, where he led a team focused on originating, structuring, and executing U.S. tax equity transactions for large-scale renewable projects. Earlier in his career, he held principal investment roles at Deutsche Bank and Lehman Brothers.
Santosh holds a Master of Science from the Technology and Policy Program at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, an M.S. in Electrical Engineering from Arizona State University, and a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Mumbai. In addition to his industry work, he teaches Renewable Energy Investments, a graduate-level course at the Carroll School of Management at Boston College.
Increasingly in demand as a speaker, moderator, or guest lecturer, Santosh brings to his audience a real-life perspective at the intersection of renewable energy finance, project finance, tax equity, and investment structures. Learn More →
Seabron Adamson is a Vice President at Charles River Associates, a global economics consulting firm. He has advised developers, banks, utilities, and private equity firms on renewable and conventional energy projects across the U.S., Canada, Europe, and Latin America. Previously, he was part of the energy and commodities group at a major alternative investment firm. Seabron has provided extensive expert testimony before civil courts and international arbitration tribunals in relation to energy sector and infrastructure disputes
Seabron created the Renewable Energy Finance course at the Carroll School of Management at Boston College with Santosh Raikar. Seabron holds graduate degrees from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Georgia Tech, and Boston University. He is currently a visiting research fellow at the Judge Business School at the University of Cambridge and the Energy Policy Research Group.
About The Authors
Two expert perspectives at the crossroads of energy, finance, and technology.
Santosh Raikar's Expertise
With 25 years in energy and infrastructure finance, Santosh brings deep expertise in:
- Renewable energy investments and tax equity financing
- Project and structured finance for energy infrastructure
- Oil, gas, and power sector investment strategy
- Investment banking and principal investment management
Seabron Adamson's Expertise
Seabron specializes in:
- Energy market design and restructuring
- Renewable energy policy and economic analysis
- Valuation of generation and infrastructure assets
- Expert witness and regulatory advisory services
Areas of Expertise
Comprehensive insight across the renewable energy finance landscape
Solar Energy
Advancing project finance, tax equity structures, and investment analysis that drive growth in both utility-scale and distributed solar.
Wind Power
Empowering onshore and offshore wind development through expert valuation, financing strategies, and risk management insight.
Energy Storage
Unlocking opportunity in battery storage with proven approaches to economics, grid integration, and investment strategy.
Tax Equity
Guiding the design and execution of tax equity financing that fuels today's leading renewable energy projects.
Green Hydrogen
Assessing emerging opportunities in green hydrogen production, financing structures, and integration with renewables for a low-carbon economy.
Selected Publications & Teaching
Sharing knowledge through teaching and thought leadership
Renewable Energy Investments Course
Graduate-level course co-taught at Boston College's Carroll School of Management, covering project finance, tax equity, and renewable energy economics for the next generation of industry leaders.
Expert Witness Testimony
Seabron Adamson has delivered expert testimony before regulatory bodies across North America on complex energy market disputes, offering clear, data-driven insights to support critical decisions.
Tax Equity Structuring
Santosh Raikar has originated and structured numerous tax equity investments for renewable energy projects across the United States, helping scale institutional capital into clean power.
Energy Market Analysis
Provides in-depth analysis of electricity market restructuring, renewable energy policy, and generation asset valuation to inform investment and regulatory strategy.