Over 80 Years of Combined Wind Development Experience

John Balicki

Director of Finance

Mr. Balicki has more than 10 years of experience in the renewable energy industry and has assessed over 5 GW worth of development assets for purposes of acquiring the best projects to be optimized through financial structuring and has facilitated the development and investment structuring of 11 solar and wind power projects. Prior to joining Salka, Mr. Balicki supported the financial engineering and sale of over 3 GW of turbine sales in North America at Vestas Americas, while also overseeing the implementation of Vestas’ Business Development arm. During his time at Gamesa Energy, Mr. Balicki advanced his expertise in project & structured finance, where he and his team were responsible for a landmark transaction in the renewable energy sector. Prior to joining Gamesa, he was part of the Eurus Energy America team where he supported the development and financing of the 45 MW Avenal Photovoltaic Solar Facility, subsequently awarded “2010 Deal of the Year” from both Project Finance International and Euromoney Project Finance Magazine. Mr. Balicki earned his MBA and BS in Business from the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University.

Salka Energy specializes in delivering innovative solutions to some of the most challenging development and financing problems that renewable energy projects face today