Nautilus Solar Energy acquires solar portfolio from Pine Gate Renewables
Published by Lydia Woellwarth,
Editor
Energy Global,
Nautilus Solar Energy, LLC, a leading national solar project acquisition, development and asset management company, has announced the acquisition of two solar portfolios in Oregon and Rhode Island totalling approximately 17 MW from Pine Gate Renewables, a leading solar energy developer in the US specialising in utility-scale solar projects. Both developments are in the early-to-mid stages. Nautilus will take each portfolio to completion and be responsible for the long-term asset management and maintenance services for the projects.
The 14 MW Oregon portfolio, comprising five developments located across four counties in Western Oregon, marks Nautilus's first move into the state. The energy generated by the projects will directly benefit qualified residential off-takers situated within Portland General Electric (PGE) and Pacific Power service territories by providing energy cost savings while also advancing Oregon's overall community solar and renewable goals. One site, located in Clackamas County, has already received early capacity allocation in the initial round of the new Oregon Community Solar Program, and is projected to be operational in late 2021.
The 3 MW development site in Rhode Island is located in Providence County and will produce enough energy to power the equivalent of 680 households within the National Grid service territory. The project is expected to be placed in service during 2022. The acquisition of this site furthers Nautilus's commitment to clean energy in Rhode Island and increases the company's solar portfolio in the state to over 34 MW.
“With these acquisitions, we significantly expand our renewable energy presence in Oregon and Rhode Island,” said Jim Rice, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Nautilus Solar. “This deal exemplifies Nautilus's commitment to working closely with our early stage development partners and becoming a leading acquirer of solar portfolios across the country,” added Jeffrey Cheng, President of Nautilus Solar.
“We're happy that Nautilus Solar is acquiring these projects to provide more renewable energy to Oregon and Rhode Island,” said Patty Wright, VP of Development for Pine Gate Renewables. “We work with landowners and developers at all stages of a project's lifecycle to create long-term asset value.”
On 15 September 2020, Nautilus announced the co-development of a 13 MW portfolio in Colorado with Pivot Energy, marking its first collaboration with the company and its first entry into the state. Now with its continued expansion in Rhode Island and added presence in Oregon and Colorado, Nautilus owns and operates solar projects in 11 states throughout the country.
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