United States Investment Platform CleanCapital Invests In Largest Solar Project In Alaska

Aug 18, 2022 09:11 AM ET
  • When completed, the 8.5 MW solar project, which will provide renewable energy to regional utility Matanuska Electric Association, will certainly be the biggest solar asset ever before constructed in the state.

When fully operational, the solar array perseverance roughly 1,400 houses each year, assisting to stabilize power prices and diversify energy generation.

Renewable resource investment platform, CleanCapital has revealed a company investment in Alaska-based solar developer Renewable IPP. The firm has also made a commitment to fund an 8.5 megawatt (MW) solar project and also future advancement pipe.

The official statement of CleanCapital read that when completed, the 8.5 MW solar project, which will provide renewable resource to local utility Matanuska Electric Association, will be the largest solar asset ever constructed in the state.

CleanCapital claimed that building and construction commences this month with an awaited completion date of summer season 2023. When fully operational, the solar array will power around 1,400 residences each year, aiding to stabilize energy prices as well as expand power generation in Alaska.

CleanCapital stated that it will provide financing for project construction and also act as the long-lasting owner-operator of the site. Along with building funding, CleanCapital investment will certainly fund Renewable IPP's operations to speed up the growth of its future pipeline in Alaska.

" Thanks to CleanCapital, we are expanding the envelope of solar release worldwide. Confirming solar works in the last frontier begs the question, can't it work anywhere? We would certainly not be below today without the incredible support of the MEA team,"" said Jenn Miller, CEO of Renewable IPP.

" Increasing the power change necessitates seeking regions that are currently underserved by the solar market and also dealing with regional companions to construct the projects that will certainly bring cost-competitive as well as emissions-free power to those communities," said Julia Bell, Principal Commercial Police Officer at CleanCapital.

Tony Izzo, CEO, Matanuska Electric Association, "MEA is excited to partner with Renewable IPP to increase the quantity of renewable resource on our system. Member surveys indicate individuals want MEA to create even more power with renewable resource, yet not at an added price. Our team believe this project accomplishes that goal while aiding MEA properly meet the board's carbon reduction targets."

Wood Mackenzie ranks CleanCapital as one of the 'Top 10' commercial solar asset proprietors in the united state CleanCapital claims that the here and now purchase, in addition to numerous others we have actually revealed this year, makes sure that the business not just continue to be competitive but are well-positioned to drive the energy transition. With this investment in Renewable IPP, CleanCapital's early-stage solar as well as solar-plus-storage advancement pipeline now completes greater than 1 GW.


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