Greenbacker Renewable Energy Co. LLC, an owner and operator of sustainable infrastructure and energy efficiency projects, says a wholly owned subsidiary has purchased a 15-project solar portfolio from NextSun Energy. The portfolio, which totals 19.5 MW DC of generating capacity, expands Greenbacker’s footprint in New England and includes the company’s first asset in Rhode Island […]

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Maria Klutey has been named as the new president of Activate Renewables, an acquirer of real estate and royalty interests in wind, solar and energy storage. After serving six years active duty in the U.S. Army, Klutey joined GE Capital Energy Services, where she focused on providing tax and structured equity to renewable energy projects. […]

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The GIANT Company has signed a long-term renewable energy supply agreement with Constellation to power its Pennsylvania operations, including select stores, fuel stations and a perishable distribution center, with renewable energy. Backed by The GIANT Company’s commitment, Constellation has entered into separate long-term power purchase agreements to procure a total of 80 MW of renewable […]

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Greenbacker Renewable Energy Co. LLC, an owner and operator of sustainable infrastructure and energy efficiency projects, has announced that, through a wholly owned subsidiary, it has purchased a 15-project solar portfolio from NextSun Energy. The NextSun operating portfolio, which totals 19.5 MW DC of clean power–generating capacity, expands Greenbacker’s footprint in New England and includes […]

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The United Arab Emirates and the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) have announced the Energy Transition Accelerator Financing (ETAF) Platform – a new global climate finance facility to accelerate the transition to renewable energy in developing countries. The UAE committed $400 million in funding provided by the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) toward the […]

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EDP Renewables (EDPR) has bought a substantial stake in Sunseap in a deal that values the Singapore-based solar energy company at S$1.1 billion, making EDPR a major shareholder in Sunseap. “We are delighted to welcome EDP Renewables as a major shareholder,” says Frank Phuan, co-founder and CEO of Sunseap. “Its strategic vision to expand in […]

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In a filing with the Iowa Utilities Board (IUB), Alliant Energy is adding the first portion of its planned 400 MW of solar energy generation in Iowa. Alliant Energy plans to acquire 200 MW of solar energy and 75 MW of battery energy storage from Phase I and II of the Duane Arnold Solar Project, […]

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Leeward Renewable Energy, Central Coast Community Energy (CCCE) and Silicon Valley Clean Energy (SVCE) have started construction on the Rabbitbrush Solar project located in Kern County, Calif. Leeward previously signed two 15-year power purchase agreements (PPA) with CCCE and SVCE. McCarthy Building Companies, a national construction company serving as EPC (engineer, procure, contractor) on the […]

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NiSource Inc. subsidiary Northern Indiana Public Service Co.’s (NIPSCO) first two Indiana-based solar projects, Indiana Crossroads Solar and Dunns Bridge Solar I, have broken ground and are currently under construction, expected to be online and operating in 2022. “Breaking ground on our first two solar projects is a critical next step in the evolution of […]

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Orbital Solar Services (OSS), a company focused on utility-scale solar power generation facilities, has entered into a joint venture agreement (JVA) with Jingoli Power LLC. Jingoli is a professional services provider for complex electric utility construction projects and a subsidiary of Joseph Jingoli and Son Inc., a 99-year-old privately held New Jersey-based firm. “The complimentary […]

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Targa Resources Corp. has entered into agreements to source renewable electricity from Concho Valley Solar LLC to provide power to Targa’s natural gas processing infrastructure in the Permian Basin in West Texas. Concho Valley Solar is a joint development between Merit SI and Komipo America Inc. The company initiated construction of the 160 MW AC […]

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Leeward Renewable Energy, Central Coast Community Energy (CCCE) and Silicon Valley Clean Energy (SVCE), have started construction on the Rabbitbrush Solar project located in Kern County, Calif. Leeward previously signed two 15-year power purchase agreements (PPA) with CCCE and SVCE. McCarthy Building Companies, a national construction company serving as EPC (engineer, procure, contractor) on the […]

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