American Wind Capital Company Announces Significant Equity Commitment From Barclays...

American Wind Capital Company Announces Significant Equity Commitment From
Barclays Natural Resource Investments and NGP Energy Technology Partners;
Company to Acquire Royalty Payments Associated With Wind Power Projects

ESSEX, Conn., Sept. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- American Wind Capital Company, announced
today that the Barclays Natural Resource Investments team of Barclays Capital,
the investment banking division of Barclays Bank PLC ("BNRI"), a leading
global financial services provider, and NGP Energy Technology Partners ("NGP
ETP"), a leading private equity firm focused on the energy technology sector,
have made a significant investment in American Wind Capital Company.

American Wind Capital Company is led by one of the most experienced teams in
the wind and renewable power industry. The Company offers landowners that
host wind or other renewable energy projects upfront cash payments allowing
them to monetize their future rent payments.

"We have an experienced team that has developed a focused and disciplined
strategic plan -- the financial backing of our world-class investors, the
Barclays Natural Resource Investments team and NGP Energy Technology Partners,
will give American Wind Capital Company the resources to successfully meet
the needs of our customers," said Charles C. Hinckley, CEO of American Wind
Capital Company.

"BNRI has invested in a number of industry leading management teams in the
natural resources sector throughout the world. We firmly believe that it is
management that delivers business success, especially in specialist sectors
such as natural resources. We're looking forward to working with the team at
American Wind Capital Company," said David Ellis, director of BNRI.

"NGP Energy Technology Partners focuses on investing in companies led by
experienced management teams with a proven track record. American Wind has
just such a team and is well positioned to benefit from, as well as promote,
the continued growth of wind power," said Philip Deutch, Managing Partner of
NGP Energy Technology Partners.

Barclays Natural Resource Investments
BNRI finds and partners with best-in-class operational management teams with
specific expertise and significant experience and track-record within the
global natural resources sector, primarily in upstream oil & gas, upstream
mining, and power including renewables. Following substantial due diligence,
BNRI typically commits US$50-100m to each management team to execute their
business plans. This will, in general, be structured as a 'line of equity',
whereby management teams identify potential asset and transaction
opportunities and bring them to the board for discussion and approval. BNRI is
an active investor and insists on board representation in every transaction we
complete. BNRI has offices in London, New York and Sydney and is staffed with
15 investment professionals and a highly experienced advisory panel,
including Tony Trahar, former CEO of Anglo American, Francis Gugen, former
European CEO of Amerada Hess, and Mike Reynolds, former Managing Director of
National Power.

NGP Energy Technology Partners
NGP Energy Technology Partners ("NGP ETP"), established in 2005, is a
Washington, D.C.-based private equity firm investing growth capital in
companies that provide technology-related products and services to the oil and
gas, power and alternative energy sectors. NGP ETP, with $496 million in
capital under management, is managed by investment professionals with
extensive experience investing in virtually all types of energy technologies
and a strong track record of helping companies grow, create value, and
establish strategic partnerships. NGP ETP is affiliated with NGP Energy
Capital Management, a $9.6 billion firm that invests in all sectors of the
energy industry. www.ngpetp.com

American Wind Capital Company
American Wind Capital was formed for the purpose of purchasing long-term
royalty payments from property owners who receive royalty income from wind and
renewable power projects in the United States. Founded in 2008, American Wind
Capital Company was established by veterans of the wind energy industry.
Understanding the risks as well as the rewards inherent in the development of
wind energy, American Wind Capital Company seeks to build a substantial
investment in wind and renewable infrastructure. By working with landowners
to purchase wind and renewable lease rights, American Wind Capital Company
will create a portfolio of agreements with wind energy developers and
operators nationwide. For more information see our website
www.americanwindcapital.com

SOURCE American Wind Capital Company

Tabby Albert of American Wind Capital Company, +1-860-767-1579,
info@americanwindcapital.com