SUNLIGHT
our growing team
As we look ahead to our fifth year in operation as a premier, independent developer of utility-scale solar power projects, my co-founder Nik and I - as well as the rest of the Candela team - are delighted to welcome Jim Woodruff to the company.
candela renewables starts construction on first project, breaks ground with partner naturgy’s first u.s.-based project
We’re thrilled to announce that construction has started on Candela first utility-scale solar project, the 7V Solar Ranch project based in Fayette County, Texas, which will supply up to 240 MWAC of clean, renewable solar energy into the ERCOT market.
Sparkspread: Pushing the Envelope in US Solar
The team behind Candela Renewables has been at the forefront of US solar expansion since the technology was still on the margins of the California energy landscape. But a more extensive vision for the industry is now taking root in the scrublands of the American Southwest.
The Future of Renewables Storage
While we can’t turn the sun on, we can store its energy - something we’re doing more of, and more efficiently, every day.
Candela Renewables Expands Team: Leslie Padilla, Matt Kiehlmeier, Kimberly Schreckengost and Erik Anderson
This year has been an exciting year of growth for Candela, as renewable energy continues to be a key priority for more organizations. As a result, we’ve been continually expanding our team with strategic hires, adding expertise to support our national development pipeline.
Ohio Power Siting Board Approves Build for 110 MW Solar Facility in Defiance County
Today marks an exciting milestone for Candela Renewables and the local community of Defiance County: the Ohio Power Siting Board has approved our application to construct and operate the 110 MW Mark Center Solar Project.
Businesses Large and Small Are Coming Clean
One of the more encouraging trends for renewable energy development has been a crucial shift in incentives for businesses to choose clean energy.
Candela Team Completes Key Hires: Kevin Schroeder, Sarah Spector and Jenny Nicolas
We’re excited to announce that Candela has completed three key new hires to expand its team. As our business continues to mark significant milestones, like our recent capital raise, it’s important for us to grow with people who bring capabilities and experience under our roof.
Candela Partners with Naturgy
Candela is excited to announce that we have secured a new partner: Naturgy Energy Group, a global energy company based in Spain with over 175 years of experience, a roughly $20 billion market capitalization and 18 million customers in over 20 countries. We’re thrilled to be Naturgy’s partner in the U.S.
$11 Trillion in Capital for Renewables
In a recently-published report, BloombergNEF projects that wind and solar energy will grow to represent 56% of global electricity production by 2050, and that $11 trillion in investment capital will be deployed in order to create this worldwide renewable energy infrastructure.
Power Up: How Storage Changes Solar’s Game
The marriage of solar with storage has the capability to reliably meet energy demand - terrific news that will drive increased adoption of renewable energy solutions.
Power Up: Technology Agnosticism
At Candela, we say all the time that we are technology agnostic. This agnosticism comes from a passionate set of beliefs about what’s best for solar power, and a lot of experience that informs what we believe.
Helping Set A New Standard For Energy Innovation
It’s a pleasure for us to announce our agreement with Google for a 140 MW power purchase agreement (PPA) in Texas.
