Articles from CleanCapital

CleanCapital, a leading independent power producer focused on distributed energy, is proud to announce the upcoming completion of two brownfield solar development projects —Yeoman Solar in Waukegan, Illinois, and Little Elk Solar in Elkton, Maryland. These projects exemplify CleanCapital’s deep expertise in solar and energy storage development and its continued mission to invest in small-scale distributed energy generation to help meet growing energy demands.

CleanCapital, a leading independent power producer focused on distributed energy, is proud to announce the commercial operation of its newest solar project located on Elk Street in downtown Buffalo, New York. The 3.59 MW Elk Street solar project illustrates CleanCapital’s brownfield development expertise and the company’s ongoing commitment to distributed energy generation and the revitalization of underutilized land.

CleanCapital, a leading independent power producer focused on distributed clean energy, today announced its successful acquisition of a 64-project, 51.2 MW operating solar portfolio from Greenbacker, an energy transition-focused investment manager and independent power producer (“IPP”). This sizeable acquisition—among the largest in the company’s 10-year history—significantly expands CleanCapital’s portfolio to exceed 350 operating and under construction solar and energy storage assets. The portfolio is distributed across 13 U.S. states and includes a diverse mix of rooftop and ground-mounted solar systems, many of which serve municipal, university, school, and hospital (MUSH) entities, as well as commercial customers. These projects not only provide reliable, emissions-free power but also support local economies, reduce energy costs, and contribute to offtakers’ long-term energy goals.

CleanCapital, a leading independent power producer focused on distributed clean energy, today announced the successful acquisition of a portfolio of distributed generation assets totaling over 27 MW of solar capacity and 25 MWh of battery storage across Massachusetts and California. This acquisition marks the continued expansion of CleanCapital’s operating asset base within key markets that are driving forward American energy dominance.

CleanCapital, a leading independent power producer focused on distributed clean energy, announced today that it has acquired a portfolio of 40 assets totaling 22.7 megawatts (MW) from Kendall Sustainable Infrastructure (‘KSI’), one of the first established institutional owners of community solar projects. The acquisition marks a milestone for both companies and brings CleanCapital’s portfolio of operating and under-construction assets to more than 240 projects totaling over 340 MW—among the largest commercial solar portfolios in the U.S., according to Wood Mackenzie. The sale concluded the lifecycle of KSI’s first of three funds dedicated to the space.

CleanCapital, a diversified clean energy company, is proud to announce the addition of a 6.4 megawatt (MW) solar project, Warrior, to its portfolio—marking a significant milestone for New York and contributing to the state’s recent accomplishment of 6 gigawatts (GW) of solar installed across the state. Located at WM’s closed Mohawk Valley Sanitary Landfill in Frankfort, New York, the Warrior solar project is expected to generate more than 7.6 million kilowatt-hours annually, enough energy to power over one thousand homes. The project will provide clean energy to low-income subscribers within the Expanded – Solar For All (E-SFA) community solar program.

CleanCapital, a fully integrated, diversified clean energy company, announced today a newly established solar development partnership with Arena Renewables, a community and distributed solar and storage developer founded by industry veterans in 2023. This partnership marks a significant milestone for both companies as they join forces to advance solar energy development in the U.S. Together, CleanCapital and Arena Renewables will expand the clean energy ecosystem by bringing grid-critical assets to Illinois, Maryland, and other markets.

CleanCapital, a fully integrated, diversified clean energy company, announced today that it has acquired an operating solar portfolio made up of two brownfield assets—Steel Sun II and Homeridae—totaling 13 megawatts (MW). The projects, which supply clean energy to a local university, healthcare provider, and a municipality in upstate New York, were developed by BQ Energy Development (BQ) – a national leader in brownfield and landfill renewable energy development that CleanCapital acquired in 2022. Both projects have been financed by M&T Bank’s Commercial Equipment Finance Group.