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This week on Projects Weekly, SUNation Energy has installed its 10,000th solar system on New York’s Long Island. Also in the Empire State, Dimension Energy has closed on community solar financing for a suite of 25 projects across New York, as well as New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Illinois. Commercial solar giant Altus Power has also energized its San Manuel Landing solar project in California, and Stellar Solar Commercial is now powering a set of apartment units near San Diego. Just southeast of Las Vegas, IOWN Energy has sold the Roccasecca standalone battery project to put the investments back in its development pipeline. In Ohio, Geronimo Power has energized its Dodson Creek Solar Project. Finally, we’re heading north of the border as Boralex and Six Nations of the Grand River Development Corporation have closed on $202 million for an Oxford, Ontario-based battery project. Keep reading for all the details on this week’s edition of Projects Weekly!
Altus Power completes San Manuel Landing solar project
Commercial solar firm Altus Power has announced the completion and energization of its solar project at San Manuel Landing, which it will lease from the Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation (YSMN).
The project will sit on the rooftop of the San Manuel Landing logistics center in San Bernardino, California, a 1.1 million square foot industrial facility. The project’s energization adds to Altus Power’s California portfolio, which currently spans more than 154 MW across nearly 100 projects.
“In a time of rising energy prices, this project demonstrates how Altus Power and its solar energy solutions can deliver low-cost electricity to businesses with no requirement for the customer to own or maintain the system,” says Brett Phillips, director of investment and structured finance for Altus Power. “By working with Trammell Crow Company and the Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation, Altus Power delivered a turnkey solution that generates immediate energy savings without Flexport incurring upfront capital investment.
“Altus Power is committed to expanding our footprint in California’s industrial real estate market to give tenants and real estate owners a smarter, more cost-effective way to power their businesses.”
Bright spot: The project’s long-term power agreement states that Altus Power will lease the roof of the building, which will deliver renewable energy directly to Flexport, a San Francisco-based supply chain platform. The system will help to reduce Flexport’s total energy costs at the facility.
Cody Moreland, senior director of fulfillment operations at Flexport, says that controlling costs is “critical” to efficient operations for his company. Doing so in an environmentally conscious way is “what truly defines a modern supply chain,” he says.
“At San Manuel Landing, we’re merging efficiency with sustainability,” Moreland adds. “This solar system allows us to lower electricity costs while making tangible progress on our commitment to decarbonize our footprint across our global network. It’s a clear example of how we’re building a more resilient, green supply chain for our merchants.”
SUNation Energy installs 10,000th solar system on Long Island
Solar energy provider SUNation has announced the installation of its 10,000th solar system on New York’s Long Island.
Bright spot: The milestone, reached through years of energy installations for homeowners, businesses, and municipalities, “reflects more than 20 years of solar development,” the company says. Collectively, the firm’s installations now account for more than 130 MW of installed solar, and an estimated $42 million in energy savings across the region.
“For more than twenty years, the SUNation team has worked hard to bring solar power to the homes and businesses of Long Island,” says Scott Maskin, CEO and founder of SUNation. “Back in the day, Oakdale was SUNation’s first home, and it’s fitting that we’ve come full-circle and installed number 10,000 for a great family in the place where our deepest roots are.”
DawnMarie Kuhn, an Islip town councilmember who represents Oakdale, congratulated the firm on their latest milestone. As SUNation continues to provide energy alternatives to homeowners in one of the states where utility costs are the highest, Kuhn is happy to see local residents take advantage, she says.
“PSEG Long Island congratulates SUNation for this milestone, their 10,000th installation on Long Island,” says Michael Voltz, director of energy efficiency and renewable energy at PSEG Long Island. “Part of our mission at PSEG Long Island is to provide opportunities for energy efficiency and renewables, and we are proud to have partnered with companies like SUNation to help make Long Island the leader in rooftop solar across all of New York State.”
Stellar Solar Commercial powers California’s Parkway Club Apartments
Stellar Solar Commercial has added another project to its commercial solar portfolio, officials say, powering the Parkway Club apartment units in El Cajon, near San Diego, California.
Bright spot: Featuring 1,767 panels made by Canadian Solar, the project now powers 267 apartment units. The project also brings solar power options to non-homeowners, an often-neglected segment of the American population when it comes to energy alternatives at a grand scale.
Brian Grems, Stellar Solar’s founding partner and VP of operations, says that project diversity is a high priority for his company’s commercial solar division.
“Our residential division has focused exclusively on homeowners for the past 28 years, so the ability to offer the benefits of solar to renters through our commercial multifamily projects is something we are proud to be a part of with Parkway Club parent company Bridge Investment Group Holdings, who approached us with this opportunity,” Grems says. “With the expansion of the commercial solar industry comes projects like this that can distribute the benefits of solar and battery storage to a wider range of beneficiaries.”
Stellar Solar has completed more than 17,000 solar installations across both Southern California and the state of Michigan, taking pride in the smaller commercial projects to help businesses increase profitability. The company says it was one of the first in its market segment to introduce battery storage in solar systems.
IOWN Energy facilities finance and sale of Roccasecca battery project
On behalf of client Eolus North America, Californian renewable energy company IOWN Energy has completed the sale of the 127 MW / 506 MWh Roccasecca battery project.
Located in Boulder City, Nevada, about 25 miles southeast of Las Vegas, the project also received $290 million in various channels of financing. Representatives say the project is still under construction, but expected to reach commercial operation to help the American southwest’s power grid sometime in 2026.
“This transaction reflects the strength of our disciplined development approach and our ability to structure fully contracted, construction-ready marquee assets for long-term owners,” says Hans-Christian Schulze, CEO and president of IOWN Energy. “Roccasecca was delivered as a de-risked project with contracted revenues and optimized construction risk allocation, a model that continues to generate strong demand from institutional investors and independent power producers.”
Bright spot: The sale also marks another milestone for both Eolus and IOWN in the U.S. market, with the latter having facilitated the development of more than 1 GW in solar, wind, and battery storage. The company sports a suite of in-house EPC capabilities, as well as asset management for its various renewable energy projects.
For Eolus, the project’s sale will allow the company to reinvest the Roccasecca money into new opportunities in its project pipeline.
“Roccasecca shows how we can leverage our US market experience to structure transactions for optimal value creation,” says Per Witalisson, CEO of Eolus AB. “It is just the latest in a string of successful transactions coming out of an ever stronger Eolus and IOWN partnership.”
Boralex, Six Nations of the Grand River Development Corporation close on $202 million
With a capacity of 125 MW / 500 MWh, Boralex and the Six Nations of the Grand River Development Corporation have closed on financing for Boralex’s third largest North American battery storage project.
The Oxford Battery Energy Storage Project, located in South-West Oxford in Ontario, is the second joint venture renewable energy project for Six Nations and Boralex, officials say. The financing includes a $166 million construction loan, a $25 million bridge loan, and an $11 million letter of credit facility, totaling $202 million for the project.
The firms’ latest financing will “directly continue to increase the resilience and security of Ontario’s electricity grid,” says Philippe Bonin, EVP and CEO of Boralex.
“The financing announced today, a key milestone in the development of the Oxford project, further strengthens our position as a leader in energy storage in Ontario and across Canada,” says Philippe Bonin, EVP and CEO of Boralex. “It also reflects the strength of the relationships we have built with our local and financial partners. I would like to commend the remarkable work of the Boralex teams, who have structured nearly $1 billion in high-quality financing in Ontario over the past two years to support our battery energy storage projects.”
Bright spot: The financing from the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC) also qualifies as a Green Loan for the company, which will be coordinated by the National Bank of Canada (NBC).
Matt Jamieson, President and CEO of Six Nations of the Grand River Development Corporation, says the announcement “marks an important step toward a greener economy,” bolstering Ontario’s province-wide energy storage capacity.
“Projects like Oxford are strengthening the province’s energy grid, and SNGRDC is proud to be at the forefront of energy innovation,” Jamieson says. “The Oxford project is another testament to the strength of our partnership with Boralex, and we look forward to its commercial operation as we continue to grow our renewable energy portfolio.”
Geronimo Power energizes Dodson Creek Solar Project in Ohio
Geronimo Power has announced the start of commercial operations at the Dodson Creek Solar Project in southwestern Ohio.
Located inside the wider PJM energy market, the project is set to deliver 117 MW of power and generate an estimated $49 million in “direct economic benefit” for the Highland County community. During peak construction, the project employed a total of 125 workers through EPC partner Kiewit Power Constructors Co.
“Together with our community members and project partners, we’re proud to expand our commitment to Ohio,” says Geronimo COO Andy Cukurs. “With Dodson Creek, our total Ohio operating portfolio has reached 675 MW – that equates to over $240 million in economic benefit to local and state residents throughout our portfolio’s operating life.”
Bright spot: The project sports First Solar Inc. Series 7 modules, manufactured at First’s research and development hub in Perrysburg, Ohio. Over the first 20 years of its operation, the project is anticipated to produce about $21 million in new tax revenue for the county and its nearby townships, schools, and emergency services.
“We’re proud that our Series 7 technology is helping power the Dodson Creek Solar Project,” says Dr. Mounir El Asmar, First Solar’s head of strategic accounts. “This milestone reflects the strength of our partnership with Geronimo Power and underscores how genuinely American solar technology can drive economic growth while supporting the nation’s need for affordable energy.”
Dimension Energy Closes $650 Million Community Solar Project Financing Package
Dimension Energy has secured construction and term financing for its 132 MW community solar portfolio spanning 25 projects in Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, and Illinois.
The $650 million in financing is propelled by the growing value proposition of community solar projects in the U.S., the company says. Providing customers with immediate utility bill savings has become a top priority in the current American energy economy, and Dimension’s renewable power projects are “frequently developed and brought online in as little as 18 months,” helping the cause along even further.
“Our largest project financing to-date is a testament to Dimension’s track record and the critical role distributed generation plays in solving America’s energy crisis,” says Rafael Dobrzynski, Co-Founder and CEO of Dimension Energy. “We’re thrilled to welcome Franklin Park as a new partner and to continue our strong relationships with First Citizens Bank, MUFG, ING, and National Bank of Canada.”
This most recent transaction underscores the company’s ability to scale what it calls “high impact community solar” projects, through capital partnerships. The company says it plans to use the financing to advance its wider mission across key U.S. markets on the eastern seaboard and in the Midwest.
Bright spot: The portfolio of project will add to Dimension’s total portfolio of more than 1 GW of community solar since its founding in 2018. Over the past eight years, the firm has invested more than $1 billion in distributed energy infrastructure, and has 3.5 GW of power under development across 14 markets as of April 2026.
