ReneSola Ltd and Nautilus Solar Energy sent word that Nautilus acquired an approximately 13.3 MW community solar portfolio previously developed by ReneSola. The community solar portfolio, qualified under Xcel Energy’s burgeoning community solar program, is located in the rapidly expanding Minnesota solar marketplace. The portfolio is expected to be built through the remainder of 2017, coming online during Q1 2018.
Now that Nautilus has finalized the transaction with ReneSola, the projects will be owned by an affiliate of Virgo Investment Group, which is also a minority shareholder of Nautilus Solar Energy. Nautilus, through its full-service platform, will provide development and long-term asset management services for the project. The energy provided by the portfolio directly benefits local community off-takers located offsite by lowering overall energy procurement costs while advancing renewable energy targets.
“This deal continues the exciting growth strategy that we announced last year and expands our focus and capabilities to include community solar developments,” said Jim Rice, CEO of Nautilus Solar. The acquisition also comes as part of Nautilus’s expansion strategy into newer solar markets located throughout the U.S. “This transaction exemplifies how Nautilus is able to work closely together with experienced developers to provide superior results and in a timely fashion. We are excited to be continuing to work with ReneSola’s development team,” added Jeffrey Cheng, COO of Nautilus Solar.
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— Solar Builder magazine
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