LGCY Power Expands Residential Solar Business Through National Homebuilder Partnerships

Offshore wind developer US Wind has entered memoranda of understanding with Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) in which the company has proposed $20 million in support to local fishermen.

According to a press release, the agreements with the states were developed in response to watermen feedback as US Wind continues to pursue a project off Sussex and Worcester Counties. The Trump Administration’s reversal of a Biden-era push for offshore wind has left the future of the project uncertain. 

$13.5 million of the $20 million proposal would go to the following in Maryland:

-Grants for fishing businesses in the harbor to continue the offloading of catch and ice services;

-30 years of funding for West Ocean City Harbor maintenance, such as dredging requested each year by the community, dock and shore stabilization

-Substantial money for gear development, marketing of local seafood, fishing business development, and incentives for new commercial fishermen.

In addition to the separate Resilience Funds, $5.4 million of the proposed payments would be distributed as claims-based compensation for commercial and for-hire recreational fishermen who can demonstrate US Wind’s projects impacts their revenue, according to the company. The proposal also includes over $1 million is upgraded navigation and safety equipment for local vessels operating near the windfarms.

US Wind is still pursuing a facility in the West Ocean City Harbor to serve as their main location to plan and coordinate offshore wind turbine maintenance and service. Under the new MOU with Maryland, it will only use one of the two properties they have optioned in West Ocean City.

US Wind | https://uswindinc.com/

Sarens is proud to play a key role in the Buffalo Plains Wind Farm project, located near Lomond, Alberta. This significant development, covering 17.500 acres of farmland, involves the installation of 83 new wind turbines, contributing to Canada’s clean energy future. Once operational, the Buffalo Plains Wind Farm will generate 494 megawatts (MW) of clean energy, enough to power over 100.000 homes. By doing so, the project is expected to help reduce CO2 emissions by approximately 795,000 tons per year.

This project marks another step towards Canada’s goal of transitioning to low-carbon energy and enhancing energy stability. As the country continues to invest in renewable energy, the Buffalo Plains Wind Farm will play a crucial role in increasing Canada’s clean energy capacity.

Sarens, the global leader and reference in crane rental, heavy lifting and engineered transport, was commissioned by Borea Construction to offload and install the 83 Siemens wind turbines. The turbines, models Siemens Gamesa 6.0-170 and 5.0-145, each have a nominal capacity of 6,6MW and 5,2MW, respectively. The 6.0-170 model features a hub height of 110,5 metres and a weight of 149,4 tons, while the 5.0-145 model stands at 95,5 metres with a weight of 152.4 tons.

Sarens’ engineering team successfully offloaded and installed 38 turbines of the 145 model and 45 of the 170 model. To accomplish this, we employed a team of 52 workers and utilised a range of specialised equipment, including a boom booster, LG-1750, and two CC-3800 cranes. These cranes were selected for their capability to handle heavy loads at great heights and their ease of relocation, which proved essential for the project’s efficiency.

One of the project’s main challenges was selecting the appropriate cranes to handle the complex lifts while ensuring efficient relocation. The use of the LG-1750, known for its strong lifting capacity at heights, was particularly beneficial in meeting the project’s demands. Additionally, Sarens had to navigate the sandy soil conditions, which required dismantling the cranes more frequently than usual for transportation. High winds, common in the area, also posed a challenge, but the team capitalised on low wind periods to optimise performance and meet project deadlines.

The Buffalo Plains Wind Farm project brings multiple benefits to the Vulcan County area. During construction, it is expected to create up to 300 jobs, with an additional 10 to 15 permanent positions for the local community once the facility is operational. Local businesses have also benefited from the project through supply chain opportunities, including excavation, civil works, road maintenance, and more. Additionally, the project has increased spending on goods and services in the neighbouring areas, further boosting the local economy.

Sarens has a long-standing history of supporting wind energy projects across Canada. Previous projects include the Golden South Wind Project in Assiniboia and the Blue Hill Project in Saskatchewan, where Sarens successfully transported and erected 50 wind turbines. Additionally, Sarens has provided maintenance support at the Whitla Wind facility, the largest wind farm in Alberta, ensuring the ongoing functionality of turbines by handling blade, rotor, gearbox, and main shaft assembly and disassembly.

Sarens | https://www.sarens.com/

RWE, the third largest renewable energy company in the U.S., has expanded its growing operational asset base by completing six projects in recent months with a combined capacity of 999 megawatts (MW). The projects include one new wind farm, one repowered wind farm, three new solar installations and one standalone battery energy storage system (BESS) across four states. The newly completed projects strengthen U.S. energy infrastructure and independence, and will be capable of producing enough electricity to power the equivalent of more than 177,000 homes and businesses nationwide.

Andrew Flanagan, CEO, RWE Clean Energy: "RWE is meeting growing demand by providing homegrown energy and advancing U.S. energy leadership with six completed clean energy assets. These projects advance domestic energy security nationwide, while stimulating local economic growth and creating energy sector jobs. As we move forward, we'll continue to help meet the rising energy demand across the U.S."

The newly operating assets include an expansion of the Westside Canal Complex, adding a 119 MW (476 MWh) 4-hour battery energy storage project located in Imperial County, California. As the second phase of the Westside Canal Complex, which provided 160 construction jobs, it increases the total capacity to 250 MW (1,000 MWh). This addition strengthens California's energy resilience, supporting reliability and the grid. It will also support local economic growth contributing an estimated $20 million in property tax revenue over the project's 20-year lifetime.

RWE completed three projects in Texas, including a 300 MW solar project in Goliad, Texas called Peregrine Solar. The project team's efficient work enabled the project to safely commission 300 MW in 15 days. This project provided critical economic benefits and local employment of 250 workers during its construction phase. Additionally, RWE's project will provide a community benefit that will generate over $180,000 per year for local jurisdictions throughout the project's lifetime.

Peyton Creek II, a 243 MW wind project in Bay City, Texas, was recently commissioned, bringing the total generating capacity of the Peyton Creek Complex to 394 MW. Peyton Creek II created approximately 250 jobs during construction, with the full Peyton Creek Complex now supporting 20 full-time local jobs in operation and adding approximately $60 million to the local tax revenue in Matagorda County over the project's lifetime.

Also in Texas, RWE has completed commissioning of the repowered Champion Wind project, a 127 MW wind farm in Nolan and Mitchellcounties, Texas. Originally commissioned in 2008, RWE extended the project lifetime for an additional 20 years, ensuring continued support for the local community and generating approximately $31 million in tax revenue over the project's lifetime. During construction, the project provided more than 200 local jobs.

Marking RWE's first operational project in Arkansas, Quartz Solar, is a 135 MW solar project in Cross County, bringing new economic opportunities and added workforce in the state during a time of exponential power demand as data centers and manufacturing surge. The project supported 300 jobs at peak construction and will support additional permanent jobs during operation. Notably, Quartz Solar will provide $12.5 million in property tax revenue during its operating lifetime.

In Virginia, RWE's 75 MW Wythe County Solar is now operational and is contributing to the region's power supply. The project employed more than 300 workers during peak construction and sourced locally for services during construction such as water, dumpsters, sanitary services, rental equipment and more. It will also add around $7 million in property tax revenue over the lifetime of the project. This project aligns with Virginia's "all of the above" energy strategy and helps meet growing energy demands.

Generating Impact in the U.S.
The commissioning of nearly 1 gigawatt of clean energy assets is providing American-made energy to the local grid and provides thousands of jobs, many of which are locally sourced. From coast to coast, these projects provide reliable and affordable power capacity.

RWE | americas.rwe.com

ENGIE North America (ENGIE) announced it has entered into a preliminary agreement with Cipher Mining Inc. (NASDAQ:CIFR) ("Cipher") to enter into a power supply agreement to power a Cipher data center in Texas. Once executed, the agreement would allow Cipher to purchase up to 300 megawatts (MW) of clean energy from one of ENGIE's wind facilities.

The new arrangement would leverage the wind project's renewable energy generation to power the co-located data center, helping to alleviate an already congested transmission area. This helps offset basis risk and mitigate curtailment challenges especially in regions like West Texas, where wind and solar resources are abundant but often face constraints due to transmission bottlenecks and curtailment.

By pairing the data center with renewable energy, this strategic collaboration supports the use of surplus energy during periods of excess generation, while enhancing grid stability and reliability.

"ENGIE is committed to pursuing innovative solutions that maximize the value of renewable generation and improving cost effectiveness of delivering clean energy supply to our customers," said David Carroll, Chief Renewables Officer & SVP, ENGIE North America. "We are focused on meeting the growing need for power by our customers as they expand their operations in the U.S. and renewables is an essential part of supplying this increasing demand."

This agreement continues to reflect ENGIE's position as one of the leading providers of power purchase agreements globally.

ENGIE North America I www.engie-na.com 

Enphase Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ: ENPH), a global energy technology company and the world's leading supplier of microinverter-based solar and battery systems, announced that homeowners in all of New York’s major investor-owned electric utility service territories who install Enphase IQ Batteries can now qualify to enroll in the NYSERDA New York Battery Incentive Program. Qualifying homeowners can receive an upfront payment of up to $6,250 through the program.

Homeowners in the Central Hudson, ConEd, NYSEG, National Grid, Orange and Rockland, and Rochester G&E service areas could receive the upfront incentive. Homeowners in the ConEd territory of New York City and Westchester County are eligible for an upfront incentive of $250/kWh, capped at $6,250 per site. For example, customers who install five IQ Battery 5Ps could earn $6,250 upfront. Additionally, homeowners in all other utility territories are eligible for an upfront incentive of $200/kWh, capped at $5,000 per site. Homeowners who install five IQ Battery 5Ps can earn up to $5,000 upfront.

“This incentive program significantly reduces the upfront cost of energy storage for our customers,” said Michael Catizone, president and co-founder at Long Island Power Solutions, an installer of Enphase products in New York. “The combination of the IQ Battery's reliability with NYSERDA's incentives creates a compelling value proposition for homeowners looking to gain energy independence."

“Our customers consistently praise the seamless integration between Enphase solar and battery products,” said Achilles Tzoulafis, owner of Infinity Energy, an installer of Enphase products in New York. “With this new incentive program, the advanced monitoring and control features of the IQ Battery are now more accessible to New York homeowners concerned about rising energy costs.”

“With nearly a million homes losing power during major storms in 2024 alone, and unprecedented utility rate hikes across New York, homeowners urgently need reliable backup solutions,” said Steve Kasselman, president and CEO of Kasselman Solar, a Platinum level installer of Enphase products in New York. “At Kasselman Solar, we’ve deployed multiple generations of Enphase battery systems statewide — and the IQ Battery 5P is their smartest, most advanced, and dependable technology yet. NYSERDA’s new incentive makes this proven solution more affordable than ever, providing residents immediate energy independence, lasting savings, and peace of mind that the lights will stay on, no matter what.”

“There are hundreds of active installers of Enphase products and tens of thousands of existing Enphase solar-only systems that could benefit from this program,” said Ken Fong, senior vice president and general manager of the Americas and APAC at Enphase Energy. “This program can help accelerate the adoption of reliable home energy storage by supporting homeowner energy independence while potentially providing significant savings.”

NYSERDA opened its registration portal for participating contractors on April 22, 2025, and will start receiving residential incentive applications on June 10, 2025. Enphase IQ Battery 5Ps and soon-to-be-released IQ Battery 10Cs are expected to qualify for the program. For instructions on how to register and submit an incentive, installers can view the program manual. 

NYSERDA | https://www.nyserda.ny.gov

Enphase Energy | https://enphase.com/

Clean Energy Credit Union (Clean Energy CU), the nation's only credit union focused solely on clean energy lending, and Blu Opportunity, a fintech company revolutionizing residential solar financing, have announced a strategic partnership to make clean energy more accessible and affordable for homeowners nationwide.

Under the terms of the agreement, Clean Energy CU will provide a forward flow arrangement for Blu Opportunity, purchasing solar loans originated through Blu Opportunity's innovative platform. This partnership will provide Blu Opportunity with a consistent and reliable source of funding to scale its operations and help more homeowners transition to clean energy.

Borrowers who finance their solar projects through Blu Opportunity under this arrangement will become members of Clean Energy Credit Union, joining a community dedicated to environmental stewardship and gaining access to a range of financial services from a mission-driven institution. Loan approvals will be based on jointly defined credit criteria, leveraging the deep expertise of both organizations in clean energy and financial services.

“Blu Opportunity's transparent business model and network of trusted, high-quality installers—combined with our deep expertise in green lending and competitive rates —will deliver significant value to borrowers,” said Terri Mickelsen.

"This partnership with Clean Energy Credit Union is a significant milestone for Blu Opportunity, providing us with the stable funding needed to scale our operations and help more homeowners transition to clean energy," said Jan Rippingale, CEO of Blu Opportunity. "We are thrilled to work with a mission-aligned organization like Clean Energy CU to accelerate the deployment of solar power across the country."

This partnership is expected to streamline the financing process for residential solar projects, offering competitive rates and transparent terms to homeowners while providing solar installers with efficient and reliable funding. By becoming members of Clean Energy CU, borrowers will join a growing movement dedicated to environmental sustainability and gain access to a comprehensive suite of financial services from an institution that puts its members and the planet first.

Clean Energy Credit Union | https://www.cleanenergycu.org/

Blu Opportunity | https://bluopportunity.com/

RRC Companies, a leading full-scope engineering firm in renewable energy, and BattGenie, a battery software company known for its AI-enhanced, physics-based modeling and battery management platform, have signed an exclusive strategic partnership to deliver innovative Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) solutions for the utility-scale energy market.

The collaboration marks a major advancement for the renewable sector. For RRC, it expands its ability to support owners and developers with smarter, safer, and more profitable battery storage infrastructure. For BattGenie, it means partnering with one of the most trusted engineering firms in utility-scale energy.

"We know the product; RRC knows the market," said Manan Pathak, CEO and Co-founder of BattGenie. "This partnership bridges innovation with execution. We're excited to align with a company that has deep expertise in utility-scale energy storage systems and a shared mission to maximize the value of BESS assets."

Central to the partnership is BattStudio, BattGenie's unified platform that delivers accurate state estimation, dynamic charge/discharge control, and predictive analytics across four integrated layers: simulation (BattSaaS), modeling (BattMaaS), data analytics (BattDaaS), and performance management (BattPaaS). BattStudio has been proven to double battery life and reduce charging time for a variety of applications. This technology complements RRC's engineering and SCADA capabilities, especially its RIVR™ platform, enabling seamless integration of BESS performance insights from design through operations.

When integrated with RIVR, BattStudio will add cloud-based predictive analytics and real-time energy management, offering a powerful solution for BESS performance.

Together, RRC and BattGenie will provide:

• Real-time battery behavior modeling
• Predictive insights on safety, maintenance, and efficiency
• Extended battery life
• Enhanced safety
• Reduced charging time
• Dynamic EMS/SCADA optimization
• Revenue gains from energy arbitrage, frequency regulation, and peak shaving
• Lower CAPEX through reduced buffer
• Cell/pack model parameter estimation

"Advanced software, when paired with the right engineering partner, unlocks real performance gains in the field," said Bill Bong, President and Co-founder of RRC Companies. "This partnership combines BattGenie's deep product intelligence with our engineering and field expertise to deliver storage systems that exceed expectations."

RRC and BattGenie are already helping BESS clients improve their asset value. Moving forward, they will leverage BattStudio and RIVR to help organizations maximize energy storage ROI.

RRC Companies | https://rrccompanies.com/

BattGenie | https://battgenie.life/