Warburg Pincus invests US$300m in Scale Microgrid Solutions (SMS)
Warburg Pincus has invested US$300 million in the distributed clean energy company Scale Microgrid Solutions (SMS).
Founded in 2016, SMS is a vertically integrated distributed energy company focused on delivering fully financed cleaner, cheaper and more reliable power solutions to commercial and industrial ("C&I") customers throughout North America.
In 2020, SMS will be particularly focused on growing their Rapid Response Modular Microgrid (R2M2) offering, a technology that was developed and deployed to help California businesses deal with the growing threat of wildfires and public safety power shutoffs.
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January 31, 2020
Vanderbilt University to purchase power from 35 MW solar PV project in Bedford County
Nashville Electric Service (NES), Vanderbilt University, and the Tennessee Valley Authority have entered into an agreement for the purchase of energy from a 35 MW solar photovoltaic plant in Bedf...
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January 30, 2020
Duke Energy to start construction of two new 74.9 MW solar projects in Florida
Duke Energy Florida (DEF) has announced the locations of its two newest solar power plants which will provide cleaner, smarter energy solutions to benefit Florida customers. The Twin Rivers Solar Pow...
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January 30, 2020
Invenergy selects IEA to install 250 MW Blooming Grove Wind Energy Centre in McLean County
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January 30, 2020
Political setback seen for Grain Belt Express Clean Line transmission project approval
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January 30, 2020
WEC acquires 80% of 250 MW onshore wind project in USA
WEC Energy Group has agreed to acquire an 80% ownership interest in 250 MW Blooming Grove Wind Farm. The project is being developed in McLean County, Illinois by Invenergy. Commercial operation of the...
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