Keith J. Faria

Keith J. Faria is a Director of Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) at Stellar Renewable Power, a solar and storage development and operating company backed by KKR and headquartered in Dallas, Texas.1 He joined the company in September 2023 and brings over 12 years of experience in various aspects of the energy industry.1

Professional Background

Keith has a diverse professional background that includes:

• Energy Risk Professional: He is certified by the Global Association of Risk Professionals (GARP) as an Energy Risk Professional.1

• Investment Banking: Prior to his current role, Keith worked at CIBC Capital Markets as an Associate III in Energy, Infrastructure & Transition from 2022 to 2023.1

• Private Equity: He has experience in private equity, having worked at Javelin Capital as a Senior Associate and Associate between 2018 and 2022.1

• Power Trading: Keith gained experience in power modeling and analysis during his time at Direct Energy from 2011 to 2015.1

Education

Keith's educational background combines technical expertise with business acumen:

• MBA from Yale School of Management, focusing on Energy Finance & Business Strategy (2015-2017)1
• M.S. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from The University of Texas at Austin (2007-2009)1

Skills and Expertise

Keith's skill set includes:

• Mergers and Acquisitions
• Energy markets
• Business strategy
• Wind and solar energy project development
• Interconnection and transmission
• Financial modeling and analysis

Additional Roles

In addition to his primary role, Keith is also a Fellow at the Clean Energy Leadership Institute, a non-profit organization that aims to create a diverse community of changemakers in the clean energy economy.1

Keith J. Faria's combination of technical knowledge, business acumen, and extensive experience in the energy sector positions him as a valuable asset in the renewable energy industry, particularly in his current role focusing on M&A activities at Stellar Renewable Power.