For instance, Visa announced its commitment to 100 percent renewables across its global operations by the end of 2019 as part of the RE100 initiative. Mastercard has various sustainability initiatives but has not invested as much as some other financial firms in terms of renewables. She joined Mastercard a year ago as VP of corporate sustainability and was at IBM previously. Mastercard has brought sustainability to the c-suite with Kristina Kloberdanz as its first chief sustainability officer. Vic Shao, co-founder of Green Charge, which was acquired by Engie in 2016, has founded Amply Power, which is in the business of “autonomous power" and charging for autonomous vehicles, in particular, according to a trademark filing. And in case you missed it eight years ago, here’s our coverage of First Solar’s NextLight acquisition. Brian Kunz is at the helm as CEO, while co-founder Nik Novograd will serve as CFO. Candela is an independent developer of utility-scale solar and storage projects, bringing together some old-school expertise (by solar industry standards). The board has not announced a succession plan.įormer NextLight/ First Solar alums have set up shop as Candela Renewables. He will also be leaving the board of directors. Nick Stavropoulos has announced his retirement from the role of president and COO of PG&E at the end of September. SEIA also just added PetersenDean to its board of directors. of Energy and SEIA, one that’s prepared me step up to meet the next challenge.” “It’s been an incredible ride at both Dept. I am considering all the possibilities available and targeting an opportunity that allows me to use my creativity, leadership and stakeholder engagement expertise,” Tom Kimbis, who previously served as SEIA's interim CEO, told Greentech Media. It’s been 18 years working in solar in renewables from Washiington, D.C.
“I’m looking forward to the next great leadership experience in renewable energy. With the Section 201 solar trade case finished for now, SEIA is shifting priorities and resources to other issues, including state policy battles and regional transmission grid issues. “Their service to SEIA is well known, and we couldn’t have accomplished what we have without them.” “We have nothing but positive things to say about Tom and Christopher, and we wish them well in the future endeavors,” Hopper told SolarWakeup. Abigail Ross Hopper, SEIA’s president and CEO, told SolarWakeup that revisions to the organization’s strategic vision required a realignment of resources, although Mansour would be replaced. solar and storage.The Solar Energy Industries Association has let go of Executive Vice President and counsel Tom Kimbis and VP of Federal Affairs Christopher Mansour. Earlier in January, French energy giant Total entered a joint venture to build 1.6 GW of U.S. Naturgy joins other European companies making moves into the U.S. The aim is to produce up to 9,000 tons per year of renewable hydrogen from a 400 MW PV plant and an electrolyzer of up to 60 MW. Naturgy and gas company Enagás also recently announced plans to build one of the largest hydrogen plants in Spain. The company reported 403 MW of total installed solar capacity in Spain and Brazil at the end of 2019. The company’s renewables portfolio includes wind, hydroelectric, and solar projects in its domestic market and abroad. market investment demonstrates the company’s commitment to developing renewable energy internationally, focusing on stable geographies and early-stage projects. The company retains the option to develop the remaining pipeline, adding up to 8 GW of solar projects until 2030.Īs part of the transaction, Naturgy also signed an exclusive five-year development agreement with Candela Renewables, a utility-scale developer founded by former First Solar workers in 2018. over the next five years to reach 1.85 GW of operational solar capacity in 2025. The integrated gas and electricity company said it plans to invest up to $1.8 billion in the U.S. Of these projects, 25 sites totaling 3.2 GW of solar and 2 GW storage could be operational before 2026. In an announcement, Naturgy said Hamel Renewables’ project portfolio includes 8 GW of solar and 4.6 GW of energy storage across nine states.
According to a Reuters report, the deal is valued at $57 million. renewables market with the acquisition of solar and energy storage developer Hamel Renewables. Spanish energy company Naturgy has entered the U.S.
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