NT Solar is thrilled to announce the addition of Kaylyn Semones to the team as Portfolio Manager!

As Portfolio Manager, Kaylyn supports reporting, asset management, and compliance for renewable energy tax credit investments. She works closely with investors, sponsors, developers, and internal stakeholders to monitor portfolio performance and support reporting across the firm’s renewable energy investments.

Recently our marketing team sat down with Kaylyn to learn more about her background and interests. Check out her interview below!

A: I most recently worked as Finance Manager at ClearGen LLC, a CBRE portfolio company focused on sustainable infrastructure investing, where I led investment tax credit transfer transactions and underwrote acquisitions in distributed generation renewables. Before that, I worked in Bank of America’s Global Corporate & Investment Banking Credit division, supporting power, utilities, and renewable energy credit underwriting. I earned my bachelor’s degree in finance from Virginia Tech.

A: Early in my career, I went through a placement process where I had the opportunity to rank and match into one of several industry groups. Two stood out to me: healthcare and power, utilities, and renewables. Both appealed to me because the work is both innovative and mission-driven.

I landed in the power, utilities, and renewables group, and as I gained more experience in the renewables space, I realized it was the right fit for me. I found a unique combination of complex, intellectually engaging work and the opportunity to help solve energy challenges while creating lasting value for communities.

A: My strengths are centered around bringing structure to complex work through a thoughtful, steady approach. My background includes credit analysis, underwriting, and managing tax credit transactions end-to-end, where sound judgment, clear communication, and reliability are key. What interests me most is collaborating across internal teams and with our external partners to help execute and manage successful projects and investments. I also enjoy finding ways to improve and build scalable processes that support growth.

A: I’ve been fortunate to work with leaders throughout my career who have had a lasting impact on me. It wasn’t just their technical expertise, but the way they led people that inspired me most. The individuals who stand out to me are those who can navigate complex, high-stakes situations while remaining approachable, generous with their knowledge, and invested in the success of those around them. They’ve shown me that some of the best leaders are defined not only by what they accomplish, but by how they treat others. Those are qualities I admire and strive to emulate in my own career because they create trust, collaboration, and strong teams.

A: I’m excited to deepen my expertise in tax credits and tax equity while following projects throughout their entire lifecycle. I’m also looking forward to building strong relationships with our partners and expanding my perspective across the broader tax credit market, including historic and new markets tax credits. Above all, I’m eager to be part of a team that directs capital toward meaningful projects while delivering strong outcomes for investors.

We’re thrilled to have Kaylyn as part of the NT Solar team!

Learn more and connect with her here.

NT Solar is thrilled to announce the addition of Mortaza Afghan to the team as Transaction Manager.

In this role, Mortaza will be supporting the due diligence, structuring, and execution of renewable energy tax credit investments, working closely with investors, developers, and internal stakeholders.

Our marketing team recently sat down with Mortaza for a short interview to learn more about his background and interests.

A: I got my bachelor’s degree from Middlebury College in Vermont where I did a joint major in International Politics and Economics. After college, I went directly to grad school to do my master’s at The Fletcher School at Tufts University, focusing on Business for Social Impact & Political Economy, and that’s where I became interested in impact investing.  

After I graduated, I worked in renewable energy finance as a tax equity investment professional. Most recently, I was a Senior Associate at a clean energy investment firm, working on a team that managed community-based solar transactions from underwriting through closing. My role included investor sourcing, coordinating due diligence, and supporting transaction execution across partnerships with high-net-worth individuals, banks, and institutional investors.

A: When I was interviewing for roles after graduate school, I was looking at both impact investing firms that provide consulting services, and firms that focus more on the research side. Part of the reason I ended up going with my previous employer was the focus of the firm. They were focused on democratizing the benefits of solar and bringing solar to LMI communities. That was a direct connection between what I was looking for; a role where I could have an impact, but also be able to utilize my background in finance where I could learn more about how to structure investments that have both financial returns and also community benefit.  

I think specifically with the renewable energy and solar projects that I have been a part of, I appreciate that you have a role in directing capital towards projects that help communities create green jobs, help with climate change and reducing carbon emissions, and ultimately, provide renewable energy access to communities that are usually left behind. 

A: I would say some of my greatest strengths include transaction management, attention to detail, and the ability to coordinate across multiple stakeholders. I have helped manage transactions from early-stage diligence through closing, balancing financial analysis, third party diligence, legal coordination, and investor communication, often all at once. I’m also really comfortable working in fast-paced environments where ownership and execution are critical. I’m particularly interested in improving transaction efficiency and standardization in the tax equity and transferability markets, helping make the process more streamlined and scalable for all parties involved.

A: I’m definitely motivated and inspired by organizations that are able to blend impact with financial returns, especially in the renewable energy space. When you think about impact, you may potentially see it as a competing with financial return, but in reality, they can reinforce each other. The tax equity space is a good example of how the two can work together. You can have impactful projects that help communities and also have strong financial returns that help investors. You don’t have to sacrifice returns for impact. I think that NT Solar and NTCIC both prove that model works.

A: My focus in my previous role was mainly on smaller scale solar projects, so I’m excited to work on and learn more about how larger scale projects work. I’m excited to work with different developers and investors as well.

I’m also looking forward to learning more about historic tax credits from my NTCIC colleagues in hopes that we’ll have opportunities to work on projects where you blend different types of tax credits. Overall, I’m thrilled to be in a role where we’re able to work on impactful projects and help our investors achieve their goals.

We’re thrilled to have Mortaza as part of the NT Solar team!

Learn more and connect with him here.

Paul Holshouser brings more than 15 years of experience in wind and solar energy, with a background in project finance, business development, and energy policy. Since joining NT Solar in 2024 as Director of Solar Transactions, he has managed closings and fundings for renewable energy tax credit investments, working closely with investor and developer partners. Prior to joining NT Solar, Paul led finance at Distributed Sun and served as a tax policy specialist at the American Wind Energy Association.

“I am honored and excited to carry forward NT Solar’s legacy—serving investors by delivering strong returns and lasting community benefits,” said Paul. “Karin built a platform at NT Solar that is poised for continued success and industry leadership.  It is our dedication to superior customer service that will continue to satisfy investors and developers alike.