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Vesper Energy, a leading developer, owner, and operator of utility-scale renewable energy projects across the United States, announced the appointment of Monica Opderbeck as Senior Vice President of Corporate Development. In this role, Monica will be responsible for overseeing the planning and execution of strategic initiatives aimed at further enabling corporate growth. 

“Vesper Energy has a talented team of professionals, a solid reputation in the market, has built an attractive pipeline of utility-scale renewable energy and energy storage assets, and is led by Juan Suarez and Mark Rostafin, who have been with the company since inception,” said Opderbeck. “I’m excited to help support the next stage of growth at the company."

With over 16 years of experience in the energy and renewable energy markets, Monica brings expertise in principal investing, capital raising, financing, business development, and strategic deal execution. Her career spans both the investor and independent power producer sides of the industry, equipping her with a holistic perspective on value creation, disciplined capital deployment, and risk mitigation across energy assets and portfolios.

“Monica is a proven leader in renewable energy finance, corporate and commercial strategy; we are thrilled to welcome her to the Vesper team,” said Mark Rostafin, Co-CEO of Vesper Energy. “Her ability to drive strategy and forge strong relationships with top-tier financial partners will be instrumental in accelerating our growth and supporting our mission.”

Before joining Vesper, Monica held leadership roles at Pattern Energy Group, most recently serving as Head of Commercial Origination for the North American development pipeline and served as Senior Director of Corporate Development. In her time at Pattern, Monica was responsible for driving substantial deal closings that enabled strategic initiatives and led to the expansion of Pattern’s renewable energy portfolio. Prior to her time at Pattern, Monica spent 12 years at Wells Fargo where she primarily focused on renewable energy Tax Equity investments and at the start of her career, on the Commodity Derivatives trading desk.

Vesper Energy | www.vesperenergy.com/about

Anza, a leading energy storage and solar development and supply chain platform, announced the launch of Energy Storage Pro, a first-of-its-kind data and analytics subscription platform. It revolutionizes storage development processes by shaving off significant process time and helps improve project profitability and risk position. No other platform gives users access to accurate, on-demand direct-from-supplier pricing, product and supplier data, lifecycle cost, capacity maintenance, and comparison tools across more than 20 battery suppliers, including fully domestic and non-Chinese options. Energy Storage Pro gives developers, EPCs, IPPs, and utilities the insights they need to make faster and smarter development decisions.

At a time when energy load growth continues to increase due to the proliferation of data centers and AI, grid-scale energy storage plays a vital role in energy security. Yet, the development process is time-consuming, manual, and often reliant on a small set of integrators for pricing and product information. Energy Storage Pro eliminates these pain points, offering a faster, more informed path from project concept to execution.

"Energy Storage Pro fills a massive gap in the energy storage market," said Mike Hall, CEO of Anza. "Until now, developers have had to rely on hard-to-get, quickly outdated pricing, siloed non-standardized product and supplier data, expensive consultants, and manual processes. With Energy Storage Pro, teams can instantly access the most comprehensive data and analytics platform in the industry, saving weeks or even months of time and dramatically improving project outcomes."

The traditional process for developers using static tools and inaccurate data can create a costly development delay, reduce competitiveness in utility RFPs, make it hard to make investment decisions, and lower project valuations. Energy Storage Pro gives real-time access to more than 150 data fields covering technical, commercial, performance, safety, and supply chain characteristics for batteries, PCS, and full system configurations. Users can also download key files, such as single-line diagrams and cash flow models. Additional benefits include:

• Side-by-Side System Comparison Tool: The platform's analytics can compare up to four systems side by side. These systems, batteries, and PCS can be compared across over 150 data points to speed up your due diligence process.
• Accurate Pricing and Lifecycle Cost Modeling: Supplier-provided CapEx and OpEx data, including battery and PCS component costs and installation pricing, enables detailed, up-to-date lifecycle cost analytics. Developers gain the insights needed to accelerate project viability, improve bids, defend valuations, and maximize project returns.
• Targeted Filtering to Match Any Project Criteria: Narrow available BESS configurations with more than 30 filters, such as Tier-1 status, PCS compatibility, country of origin, certification standards, and more to identify viable systems rapidly.
• Domestic Content Clarity and IRS Eligibility Insights: Users can easily evaluate domestic content through detailed origin data (cell, pack, and container manufacturing locations) and IRS eligibility percentages. Energy Storage Pro automatically verifies whether systems meet current domestic content requirements and calculates the potential ITC benefit.

"Partnering with Anza has revolutionized our battery storage development," said Joe O'Brien, Director of Battery Storage at GridBeyond, an Anza energy storage beta customer. "Using the data and OEM insights enables us to evaluate multiple battery configurations in seconds. This precision empowers us to size and price projects confidently for our customers and partners, strengthening our economic models and boosting investor trust."

"By leveraging the Anza platform, we can eliminate weeks of back-and-forth with manufacturers, significantly reducing our data collection time," said Dennis Loria, Manager of Project Development, MMR/SouthWestern Power Group, an Anza energy storage beta customer.

Last year, Anza launched its solar data and analytics platform subscription for DG and utility-scale solar developers, IPPs, EPCs, and utilities to save time, reduce risk, and increase profit in the module selection and procurement process.

Anza | anzarenewables.com

In response to the legislative action rolling back key provisions of the Investment Reduction Act (IRA) designed to bolster domestic manufacturing, develop a competitive, local supply chain, and establish interregional transmission planning for offshore wind energy, Oceantic Network has released the following statement:

“Dismantling clean energy and manufacturing tax credits only worsens our national energy crisis and will directly harm Americans by increasing energy bills, stifling investment, slowing energy development, and killing good-paying jobs across the United States,” said Stephanie Francoeur, senior vice president of marketing and communications. “Offshore wind is making America more secure by delivering reliable and affordable power and revitalizing industries critical to national defense like steel production and shipbuilding. Instead of advancing the administration’s priorities, the proposed reconciliation package stalls project development underwritten by a 40-state supply chain while explicitly targeting critical manufacturing tax credits, threatening billions of dollars of investments in the Midwest, Mid-Atlantic, and American South.

“As demand for energy surges, offshore wind is a “shovel-ready” industry that can bring up to 10 GW of energy onto the grid before the next decade. If adopted, these provisions threaten to delay projects and deny ratepayers affordable and reliable electricity, compounding the economic pain Americans are already feeling from the rising cost of essentials.”

Oceantic Network | https://oceantic.org/

The Zero Emission Transportation Association’s Executive Director, Albert Gore, issued the following statement in response to bill text of the Ways & Means Committee provisions of the budget reconciliation package:

“The U.S. battery and mineral supply chain — and the fast-growing EV manufacturing industry it feeds into — has created more than 240,000 jobs in every corner of the United States. Businesses throughout the auto industry, from critical mineral and material developers to battery manufacturers and automakers, are making investments supported by the certainty offered by our federal government. In turn, these investments are creating new economic opportunities in local communities, from Reno, Nevada, to Casa Grande, Arizona, to Savannah, Georgia.

“We are concerned that, as written, this budget reconciliation text would significantly reduce federal investments in American job growth that are currently working very well in strengthening the domestic battery and mineral supply chain. At a moment when our industry needs certainty more than ever, this legislation could slam the brakes on America’s progress towards global competitiveness in manufacturing, while ceding leadership to other countries. We look forward to working with Members of Congress in both chambers to ensure that this critical supply chain continues to be built in the United States.”

ZETA | https://www.zeta.org/

Ameresco, Inc., (NYSE: AMRC), a leading energy solutions provider dedicated to helping customers navigate the energy transition, announced that its Irish subsidiary, Cork Sustainable Energy Limited (CSEL), has secured approval from An Bord Pleanála for a significant upgrade to the Kilvinane Wind Farm. This approval marks a pivotal step in enhancing Ireland's renewable energy infrastructure.

CSEL manages Kilvinane Wind Farm, located 8km East of Dunmanway, County Cork, which comprises of three turbines. The wind farm holds the capability to produce approximately 8,500 MWh of energy annually, supplying to the National Grid and contributing to Ireland's renewable energy targets as the second largest producer of wind energy in the world in terms of the share of electricity provided by wind energy.

An Bord Pleanála approved the wind farm upgrade, as it was designed to ensure consistency with the character of the structure and the neighboring structures. This decision provides greater clarity and certainty for wind farm operators and planning authorities regarding the planning implications of routine maintenance activities.

“The upgrade will ensure the efficient operation of the wind farm and contribute to Ireland's ambitious renewable energy targets, providing cleaner energy to thousands of homes and businesses,” said Mark Apsey MBE, Senior Vice President, UK and Ireland, at Ameresco. “This decision provides clarity and certainty for wind farm operators in Ireland, and we are excited to move forward with our turbine upgrades.”

The advancement of renewable energy infrastructure is vital for Ireland's future, and this ruling paves the way for significant progress in the sector, ensuring continued innovation and development.

Ameresco | https://www.ameresco.com/wind-power/

Tandem PV, a leader in perovskite solar technology, announced the appointment of Clemens Hofbauer as Vice President of Manufacturing. Mr. Hofbauer brings decades of industry expertise as the company begins scaling commercial production of its high-efficiency tandem solar panels, following its recent $50 million Series A funding round.

Clemens joins Tandem PV with more than 25 years of experience in global solar and battery manufacturing. He previously served as General Manager of SunPower’s solar module facility in Hillsboro, Oregon, and held senior leadership roles at SolarWorld, Silicor Materials, and Sila Nanotechnologies. His background includes overseeing operations in the U.S., Germany, Sweden, and Canada, and leading the development of a $1 billion solar silicon plant in Iceland.

Tandem PV is currently building out the manufacturing infrastructure needed to accelerate product commercialization and meet growing demand. The company’s proprietary solar panels combine thin-film perovskite with conventional silicon, generating up to 30% more power than standard panels. By establishing large-scale U.S. production, the company will lower costs, shorten lead times, and help reestablish American leadership in clean energy manufacturing.

“Clemens brings a highly distinctive background that spans U.S. manufacturing, silicon solar production, and thin-film solar — a rare combination that makes him exceptionally well-suited to lead our manufacturing efforts,” said Scott Wharton, CEO of Tandem PV.

“I’m thrilled to join Tandem PV at such a pivotal moment, not just for the company, but for the future of American solar manufacturing,” said Clemens Hofbauer. “Building out domestic production for this next-generation solar technology is an exciting opportunity to help strengthen U.S. leadership in clean energy.”

Tandem PV was recently named to TIME Magazine’s list of the Top GreenTech Companies of 2025and included in Congruent Ventures’ “50 by 2050” list of top climate tech startups.

Tandem PV | https://www.tandempv.com

RM Capital Partners (“RMC”), a strategically positioned private equity firm focused on empowering market leaders across the infrastructure services industry, announced that it has completed the acquisition of Integrated Solar Operations d/b/a ISO Solar (the “Company”), a leading provider of turnkey solar energy systems to residential, commercial, and government customers across Puerto Rico.

Founded in 2013 with a mission to deliver reliable and sustainable energy solutions, ISO Solar offers innovative solar engineering, design, installation, repair, and maintenance services that improve the quality of life for more than 6,000 customers. The Company has earned national recognition for its operational excellence and customer service, being named a top solar contractor in the United States by Solar Power World for six consecutive years.

ISO Solar’s Founder, Ralph Diaz, stated, “We specifically chose to partner with RMC due to its invaluable expertise spanning solar, project finance, and renewable energy, while also understanding the importance of our employees and team culture as driving forces of ISO Solar’s success. We are confident solar will power Puerto Rico’s future, and RMC will help us achieve our goal of providing access to clean, reliable, and affordable energy to all Puerto Ricans.”

Ruslan Matveyev, Managing Partner of RM Capital Partners, commented, “Ralph and his team have built a truly best-in-class business. We are excited to expand on ISO Solar’s tremendous accomplishments by leveraging the Company’s reputation, relationships, and capabilities, while further investing in people, products, services, and infrastructure to capture an outsized share of the surging demand for alternative energy solutions in Puerto Rico. We are proud to partner with ISO Solar and look forward to supporting the next chapter of its growth and value creation.”

RMC’s multi-faceted growth strategy will enable ISO Solar to capitalize on the growing need for energy resiliency, energy security, and lower energy bills compared to the status quo – reliance on an unstable and under-maintained centralized electrical grid. Despite billions in federal funding allocated to rebuilding and strengthening Puerto Rico’s energy infrastructure, which was decimated by Hurricane Maria in 2017, both the frequency of power outages and price of electricity have continued to rise. As a result, many residents are actively searching for alternatives, and ISO Solar is strategically positioned to meet this demand through technological innovation, product line expansion, and operational excellence.

As RMC and ISO Solar embark on this exciting new chapter, Ralph will stay on as a board member and ensure a smooth transition in executive leadership to the Company’s new CEO, Francisco González Ohárriz. Francisco brings more than a decade of solar, business development, and executive leadership experience to the team, and he will play an integral role in executing the Company’s value creation plan.

RM Capital Partners | www.rmcapitalgp.com

ISO Solar | www.isosolarpr.com