One-of-a-kind Illinois Facility to Advance Clean Energy Economy 

– Invenergy, the leading privately held developer, owner, and operator of sustainable energy solutions, today announced it has broken ground on its Center of Excellence (CoE), a $30 million clean energy training and manufacturing facility located at 790 Remington Boulevard in Bolingbrook, Illinois, about 30 miles outside Chicago. The new facility will span 135,000 sq. ft. and is anticipated to open in the fourth quarter of 2024 following the buildout of the existing site which will employ over 250 local construction workers. 

“The Center of Excellence is Invenergy’s latest investment in the workforce of the future and reinforces our leadership in meeting the growing demand for clean energy,” said Steve Dowdy, Executive Vice President and Operating Business Leader at Invenergy. “As we collectively meet today’s rapidly expanding energy needs, this state-of-the-art training and equipment refurbishment facility continues our commitment to the region, elevating Chicagoland, Illinois, and the US as the tip of the spear for energy infrastructure investment and innovation." 

The CoE will be comprised of four main components: 

“Invenergy’s investment in Bolingbrook represents an exciting new partnership,” said Village of Bolingbrook Mayor Mary Alexander-Basta. “We are proud to support these new clean energy manufacturing and workforce investments in our local community.” 

“The Center of Excellence is a welcome investment, creating jobs and providing hands-on training to support a workforce of the future,” said Will County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant. “This project will drive local innovation and progress, building upon Will County’s leadership in the clean energy economy.” 

“Illinois continues to lead the nation in new energy innovation and investment, demonstrated by Invenergy’s commitment to this one-of-a-kind facility here in Bolingbrook,” said IL State Representative Natalie Manley.

The CoE builds upon Invenergy’s over 20-year history of investments in Illinois, including the current 

Invenergy is accelerating cleaner, more reliable, affordable energy. Invenergy and its affiliated companies develop, build, own, and operate large-scale renewable and other clean energy generation, transmission and storage facilities in the Americas, Europe, and Asia. Headquartered in Chicago, Invenergy has regional development offices in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Spain, Japan, Poland, and Scotland.  

Invenergy and its affiliated companies have successfully developed more than 31,000 megawatts of projects that are in operation, construction or contracted, including wind, solar, transmission infrastructure and natural gas power generation and advanced energy storage projects. 

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Invenergy Announces $30M Center of Excellence Focused on Training and Manufacturing

WASHINGTON, D.C. – June 12, 2024 – Invenergy, the leading privately held developer, owner, and operator of sustainable energy solutions, today announced the official opening of its new Washington, D.C. office at 1401 New York Ave NW. This strategic expansion underscores Invenergy’s commitment to accelerating cleaner, more reliable, affordable energy across the United States.

“We are thrilled to officially open Invenergy’s Washington, D.C. office, an important milestone for us as the American leader of clean energy solutions,” said Kelly Speakes-Backman, Invenergy’s Executive Vice President of Public Affairs. “Establishing a presence in our nation’s capital positions us at the heart of US energy policy, enabling additional opportunities to lead the industry in accelerating our country’s clean energy transition.”

The Washington, D.C. office will be a hub for Invenergy’s extensive policy expertise, with a focus on championing advancements in clean energy deployment and operations and improving the policies necessary to strengthen our national grid, build a new domestic workforce, and meet America’s collective energy goals. The office will also draw on the talented DMV workforce to support Invenergy’s growing clean energy development portfolio, including active generation development in Virginia and Maryland.

“Our new office allows Invenergy to provide technological expertise, data-driven insights, and community feedback directly to urgent energy policy discussions,” said Andrew Wills, Invenergy’s Senior Vice President of Federal Affairs. “This presence ensures that Invenergy’s leadership and technical knowhow remain integral to the national energy agenda.”

With offices and operations across the country and abroad, this latest announcement builds on Invenergy’s most recent office openings in Montreal and New York City, and the upcoming expansion of the company’s Chicago headquarters. Notably, Invenergy experienced 20% employee growth last year expanding its headcount to over 2,500 employees worldwide.

Invenergy is accelerating cleaner, more reliable, affordable energy. Invenergy and its affiliated companies develop, build, own, and operate large-scale renewable and other clean energy generation, transmission and storage facilities in the Americas, Europe, and Asia. Invenergy's home office is located in Chicago, and it has regional development offices in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Spain, Japan, Poland, and Scotland.

Invenergy and its affiliated companies have successfully developed more than 31,000 megawatts of projects that are in operation, construction or contracted, including wind, solar, transmission infrastructure and natural gas power generation and advanced energy storage projects. Learn about Invenergy at Invenergy.com

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Invenergy Expands US Footprint With New Washington, D.C. Office

PATASKALA, OH – June 4, 2024 - Illuminate USA, a leading US solar panel manufacturer, has shipped its very first panels to a new solar energy center under construction in Hardin County, Ohio. Invenergy’s Hardin Solar III Energy Center will provide up to 250 megawatts of clean electricity - enough to power 48,000 Ohio homes - upon expected completion later this year.

“Illuminate USA started producing solar panels at scale within a year of its launch, and now more than 700 Ohioans are showing the solar industry that the US is ramping up to meet our nation's demand for clean energy,” said Illuminate USA CEO Frank Zhu.

“We’re very proud that the very first solar panels to be produced at our new Ohio facility are being installed right here in Ohio. Since our panels started rolling off our assembly lines in February, we’ve seen significant interest from energy companies looking to use our Ohio-made panels as well as from Ohioans interested in advanced manufacturing careers.”

“I am thrilled that Illuminate USA’s very first panels are being installed at an Invenergy solar project up the road in Hardin County,” said Jim Murphy, President and Corporate Business Leader at Invenergy and Chairman of the Board at Illuminate USA. “This is an important milestone for Illuminate USA and the entire US clean energy industry, demonstrating real progress towards building a domestic solar supply chain as well as the deployment of clean energy, manufactured right here in the US.”

Illuminate USA has already produced more than 200,000 utility-scale panels since starting production earlier this year and has begun filling manufacturing orders for other clients in its growing customer base. Today, the American company includes a team of more than 700 “Illuminators” at its 1.1 million square foot advanced manufacturing facility in Licking County. Once reaching full capacity later this year, more than 1,000 Ohioans will be on site and more than 9.2 million high-quality solar panels will be produced annually. This equals 5 gigawatts of electricity production, enough to power 1 million American homes.

“As a lifelong Ohio resident and one of the first associates at Illuminate USA, it’s rewarding to see the panels we’ve worked hard to produce be used for a project in my home state,” said Robin Heater, PQC Quality Manager at Illuminate USA. “I’m excited about how our work is helping to pave the way for a domestic solar manufacturing supply chain in the United States, particularly as the demand for clean energy continues to rise.”

Illuminate USA is an American leader in advanced solar panel manufacturing based in Pataskala, Ohio. Illuminate USA’s majority owner and anchor customer is Invenergy, an American privately held developer, owner and operator of sustainable energy solutions. Illuminate USA’s manufacturing technology partner is industry leader LONGi, the world’s largest solar panel manufacturer. For more information about Illuminate USA, visit 

Invenergy is accelerating cleaner, more reliable, affordable energy. Invenergy and its affiliated companies develop, build, own, and operate large-scale renewable and other clean energy generation and storage facilities in the Americas, Europe and Asia. Headquartered in Chicago, Invenergy has regional offices in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Spain, Japan, Poland, and Scotland.

Invenergy and its affiliated companies have successfully developed more than 32,000 megawatts of projects that are in operation, construction or contracted, including wind, solar, transmission infrastructure and natural gas power generation and advanced energy storage projects. Learn more about Invenergy at 

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 The Rusutsu Wind Energy Center, Invenergy’s first onshore wind energy center in Japan, has reached commercial operations.

The Rusutsu Wind Energy Center is located in Rusutsu Village, Abuta District, approximately 60 km southwest of Sapporo, Hokkaido Prefecture. Built at a high elevation of 800 meters, the project overcame geographic and weather challenges, including heavy snowfall, to maximize renewable energy generation capacity in the region. It consists of 15 wind turbines manufactured by GE Vernova, each of which can produce up to 4.2 megawatts (MW) for a total installed capacity of 63 MW – enough to power 35,000 Japanese households, while offsetting 64,000 tons of carbon emissions annually.

“Invenergy is proud to deliver another operating clean energy project in Japan, said Masa Oya, Senior VP and Japan Business Unit Head at Invenergy. “We are grateful for the people of Rusutsu Village, Hokkaido, the administrative agencies, GE Vernova and our construction partner Kajima Corporation for helping make this project a reality. We look forward to building on our track record to deliver more clean energy solutions in Japan.”

“The start of commercial operations at Rusutsu is a significant milestone for our growing Japan team and demonstrates Invenergy’s unique experience building clean energy infrastructure across the globe,” said Bryan Schueler, Senior EVP and Construction Business Leader at Invenergy. “The Rusutsu Wind Energy Center is a testament to Invenergy’s innovation and ability to deliver competitive clean energy options that meet our customers’ needs in the market.”

Invenergy has operated in Japan for more than 10 years and has successfully developed and operated a portfolio of solar projects. As Invenergy’s first operating onshore wind project in Japan, Rusutsu reaffirms the company’s commitment to support Japan’s clean energy goals. In 2023, Invenergy expanded its in-country leadership team with the appointment of 

 to lead Japan operations and the company will continue to advance a pipeline of additional wind projects.

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RECOGNIZED UNDER THE PEOPLE FOR PURPOSE CATEGORY AT THE GLOBAL ENERGY TRANSITION AWARD CEREMONY

CHICAGO, July 23, 2024  -- On June 25th Reuters announced Utopia Hill, CEO of 

company, as the recipient of the prestigious 2024 Woman for Women in Energy award under The People for Purpose category at the Global Energy Transition Award Ceremony. This award honors directed initiatives and achievements aimed at supporting women and underrepresented groups in the energy sector. As CEO of Reactivate, Hill leads the company in its work of supporting affordable renewable energy solutions primarily in low-to-moderate income communities, and areas disproportionately affected by the energy transition.

"People are at the heart of meaningful change. I am honored to be recognized by Reuter as a leader and innovator, dedicated to driving purposeful progress in a just and equitable energy transition." — Utopia Hill, CEO of Reactivate.

Judges for the Reuters Transition Award Ceremony attributed their selection of Utopia Hill for this award to her pioneering role in large-scale renewables, beginning her energy transition journey in 2005. Utopia has established a remarkable career in renewable energy production, notably with the landmark 1.3GW solar PV Samson project in the United States. Her inspirational story as a Black American woman breaking into the male-dominated engineering world at the onset of utility-scale renewable energy projects is commendable.

Full marks were given for leveraging her background and expertise from General Electric(GE) and Invenergy to achieve systemic impact at Reactivate through innovative projects, bringing renewable energy benefits to underserved communities and addressing Just Transition aspects such as reskilling, workforce training, job creation, and supporting minority and women-owned businesses. Her initiatives, particularly in supporting women and underrepresented groups in the energy sector, align with Reuters' "Woman for Women" category's criteria, including leading the Building Equity in Solar Training Program®, promoting women's education and participation in the renewable energy sector, and ensuring over 50% of Reactivate's workforce is comprised of diverse individuals.

In the United States, women make up 22% of the traditional energy workforce and approximately one third of the renewable energy workforce. Utopia has consistently championed a clean energy transition, advocating for the inclusion of underrepresented groups to be active participants in the implementation of energy projects. " To ensure an equitable transition it is of the upmost importance to have as many perspectives as part of the conversation and implementation. Without those voices, we lose valuable insights and information that help facilitate the success of the renewable energy transition. We as leaders in this sector must ensure we are providing opportunities and access to the talent we need to support our growth as an industry," said Hill.

Utopia Hill continues her collaboration with communities, policymakers, and industry peers on best practices for successful renewable energy project deployment from a technical and financial perspective, building successful innovative and diverse teams, integrating community benefits throughout the project lifecycle, and ensuring equitable access to renewable energy. She drives Reactivate's commitment to net-zero goals through measurable and impactful renewable energy projects, assisting various clients, including corporations, non-profits, municipalities and more, in achieving their sustainability objectives.

Reactivate is a mission-driven renewable energy company, that develops, owns, and operates renewable energy projects to improve the lives of people in low-to-moderate income and energy transition communities across the country. Reactivate's primary focus areas are community solar, commercial & industrial solar, small utility scale solar, energy storage, and EV charging projects. Reactivate creates positive social and environmental impact in underserved communities by delivering renewable energy, environmental benefits, job opportunities, energy cost savings and opportunities for minority and women-owned businesses. Reactivate was founded by 

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Reactivate CEO Utopia Hill Named Reuters' 2024 Woman For Women In Energy

Invenergy Services ultrapassa 1 GW de ativos eólicos gerenciados no Brasil

 - A Invenergy, uma das maiores empresas desenvolvedora, proprietária e operadora de soluções de energia sustentável, anuncia em conjunto com Patria Investimentos a aquisição dos parques eólicos com capacidade instalada de aproximadamente 600 megawatts (MW) da ContourGlobal e Eletrobras no Brasil. A Invenergy, empresa americana de capital fechado, deterá 10% do capital do portfólio, enquanto os 90% restantes serão de propriedade do Patria Investimentos. A Invenergy também fornecerá serviços de operação e manutenção (O&M) das turbinas eólicas 

“A transação, inédita para a Invenergy Services no Brasil, expande o nosso portfólio global de O&M e torna a empresa proprietária de ativos eólicos no país pela primeira vez”, conta Steve Dowdy, vice-presidente executivo da Invenergy. “O trabalho que realizamos na Invenergy Services é guiado pela mentalidade de ‘proprietários’, e essa oportunidade reflete o compromisso com um serviço excelente em todos os projetos que operamos”, completa.

O portfólio de energia eólica inclui quatro projetos localizados no Piauí e no Rio Grande do Norte, no Nordeste do Brasil: Asa Branca, Chapada I, Chapada II e Chapada III. A energia gerada por esses projetos é vendida à diversas empresas distribuidoras, através de contratos de longo prazo resultantes de leilões de energia renovável.

“A vasta maioria da capacidade eólica instalada no Brasil está situada no Nordeste e, por meio dessa parceria estratégica, a Invenergy agora tem uma presença em larga escala nesta região do país”, diz Rodolpho Scheeffer, vice-presidente e country manager da Invenergy no Brasil. “A transação representa o compromisso da Invenergy com o mercado brasileiro, e estamos entusiasmados para ver nossa equipe aplicar nossa 

 única a este portfólio de projetos no Nordeste do país e além.”

A Invenergy possui dois escritórios regionais no Brasil, localizados em Natal e São Paulo. A transação mais que duplicará a força de trabalho da Invenergy no Brasil, chegando à marca de cerca de 130 funcionários no país.

A Invenergy está acelerando a energia mais limpa, confiável e acessível. A Invenergy e suas empresas afiliadas desenvolvem, constroem, operam e são donas de instalações de geração, transmissão e armazenamento de energia renovável e outras energias limpas em larga escala nas Américas, Europa e Ásia. Com sede em Chicago, a Invenergy possui escritórios de desenvolvimento regional nos Estados Unidos, Canadá, México, Espanha, Japão, Polônia e Escócia.

A Invenergy e suas empresas afiliadas desenvolveram com sucesso mais de 31.000 megawatts de projetos que estão em operação, construção ou contratados, incluindo energia eólica, solar, infraestrutura de transmissão e geração de energia a gás natural e projetos avançados de armazenamento de energia.

Fundada em 2003, a Invenergy Services dedica-se à gestão de ativos de geração de energia para clientes em todo o mundo, com base na mentalidade do proprietário. Com mais de 22.000 megawatts sob gestão, a Invenergy Services impulsiona o desempenho por meio de serviços proativos de manutenção e gerenciamento, análise robusta de dados e a experiência e contribuição de seus especialistas. A empresa tem mais de 1.200 funcionários que mantêm e gerenciam projetos de energia limpa em todo o mundo.

Invenergy e Patria Investimentos adquirem portfólio de parques eólicos brasileiros de 600 MW da ContourGlobal e Eletrobras

Invenergy Services Surpasses 1 GW of Managed Wind Assets in Brazil

SÃO PAULO, BR (July 1, 2024) - Invenergy, the leading privately held developer, owner, and operator of sustainable energy solutions, today announced with Patria Investments the acquisition of ContourGlobal and Eletrobras’ nearly 600-megawatt (MW) wind energy portfolio in Brazil. Invenergy will hold a 10% ownership stake in the portfolio, while the remaining 90% will be owned by Patria Investments. Invenergy will also provide wind turbine operations & maintenance services for the portfolio.

“This first-of-its-kind transaction for Invenergy Services in Brazil expands our O&M portfolio of managed assets and makes Invenergy an owner of installed wind capacity in the country for the first time,” said Steve Dowdy, Executive Vice President at Invenergy.  “The work we do at Invenergy Services is guided by our ‘owners’ mindset,’ and this opportunity reflects our commitment to excellent service at every project we operate.”

The wind energy portfolio includes four projects located across Piauí and Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil: Asa Branca, Chapada I, Chapada II and Chapada III. The power generated by these projects is sold to various distribution companies through long-term contracts awarded during federally organized renewable energy auctions.

“The vast majority of Brazil’s installed wind capacity is situated in the northeast and through this strategic partnership, Invenergy now has a large-scale presence in that part of the country,” said Rodolpho Scheeffer, Vice President and Brazil Country Manager at Invenergy. “This transaction represents Invenergy’s commitment to the Brazilian market, and we look forward to seeing our increased workforce apply our unmatched expertise to this portfolio of projects in northeast Brazil and beyond.”

Invenergy has two regional offices in Brazil, located in Natal and São Paulo. The transaction will more than double Invenergy’s workforce in Brazil, now supporting nearly 130 Brazilian employees.

Invenergy is accelerating cleaner, more reliable, affordable energy. Invenergy and its affiliated companies develop, build, own, and operate large-scale renewable and other clean energy generation, transmission and storage facilities in the Americas, Europe, and Asia. Headquartered in Chicago, Invenergy has regional development offices in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Spain, Japan, Poland, and Scotland.

Invenergy and its affiliated companies have successfully developed more than 31,000 megawatts of projects that are in operation, construction or contracted, including wind, solar, transmission infrastructure and natural gas power generation and advanced energy storage projects.

Founded in 2003, Invenergy Services is dedicated to managing power generation assets for clients around the world, based on the owner's mindset. With more than 22,000 megawatts under management, Invenergy Services drives performance through proactive maintenance and management services, robust data analysis, and the expertise and input of its specialists. The company has more than 1,200 employees who maintain and manage clean energy projects around the world.

Partnership to Include Reactivate Community Solar Projects and In-Ballpark Signage

today announced a new multiyear partnership, making the Chicago-based global developer, owner and operator of clean energy solutions the “Official Solar Provider” of the Cubs and Wrigley Field, a first for the club. 

“We’re proud to welcome Chicago-based Invenergy to the Cubs family as our new solar provider,” said Cubs Executive Chairman Tom Ricketts. “Being a good neighbor is important to us, and this partnership with Invenergy strengthens that commitment by helping to bring clean energy to the community through the solar projects. It also furthers our overall efforts to be more energy efficient and sustainable.” 

Through this partnership, the Cubs will become an “anchor tenant” of several community solar projects developed by Invenergy company Reactivate, who develops, owns and operates distributed generation solar and storage projects. Community solar allows subscribing customers to realize the financial benefits of clean energy without owning a property or the upfront costs for solar. For renters, low-to-moderate income households and many local businesses, community solar is one of the few zero-upfront-cost options for saving money on electricity bills.

"Invenergy has called Chicago home for over 20 years and we are proud to team up with the Chicago Cubs on this transformative partnership,” said Invenergy Founder and CEO Michael Polsky. “As the premier leader in clean energy solutions, Invenergy is currently expanding our Chicago headquarters and growing our global workforce to meet the increased demand for cleaner, more reliable, affordable energy. It is important to see iconic brands like the Chicago Cubs commit to being an active player in the clean energy transition and power Wrigley Field with community solar for seasons to come.”

Reactivate’s community solar projects aim to eventually generate enough renewable energy to help offset the energy usage of Wrigley Field and extend renewable energy to select Cubs Charities Diamond Project recipients. More information on the community solar projects and their impact will be provided at a later date. Fans also will notice new Invenergy signage in the ballpark on the left center outfield door. 

“Reactivate is proud to partner with the Chicago Cubs on community solar to further the just and equitable energy transition,” said Reactivate CEO Utopia Hill. “These projects are anticipated to bring significant energy savings and impactful, measurable benefits to Chicago communities – particularly to low-to-moderate income households.”

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. For more information on Reactivate, visit 

Invenergy and its affiliated companies have successfully developed more than 31,000 megawatts of projects that are in operation, construction or contracted, including wind, solar, transmission infrastructure and natural gas power generation and advanced energy storage projects. 

is a mission-driven renewable energy company, that develops, owns, and operates renewable energy projects to improve the lives of people in low-to-moderate income and energy transition communities across the country. Reactivate’s primary focus areas are community solar, commercial & industrial solar, small utility scale solar, energy storage, and EV charging projects. Reactivate creates positive social and environmental impact in underserved communities by delivering renewable energy, environmental benefits, job opportunities, energy cost savings and opportunities for minority and women-owned businesses. Reactivate was founded by 

Invenergy, the leading privately held developer, owner and operator of sustainable energy solutions, recently closed a $900 million Green Letter of Credit (L/C) facility to support Invenergy Renewables Finance North America. The facility will support Invenergy’s growing project development pipeline of large-scale renewable and other clean energy generation and storage facilities in the Americas. Natixis Corporate & Investment Banking (Natixis CIB) acted as Sole Bookrunner, Syndication Agent, Administrative Agent, Documentation Agent and Green Loan Coordinator.

"Invenergy continues to bring the most advanced clean energy solutions to market and we are expanding our project portfolio across technologies to meet rising demand,” said Meghan Schultz, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at Invenergy. “Natixis and the entire lender group has reinforced their commitment to Invenergy, and the increased facility will support our continued growth and the acceleration of a clean energy future.”

 that Invenergy closed and upsized its Revolving Credit Facility to USD 1.5 billion to support Invenergy Renewables Operating I LLC (IROI). Natixis CIB also served as Sustainability Coordinator on that transaction and worked with IROI to structure sustainability-linked features aligned with Invenergy’s strategy to deliver clean energy.

Mandated Lead Arrangers were Natixis CIB and Desjardins Group. Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.A., New York Branch, Bank of Montreal, Chicago Branch, BNP Paribas, CaixaBank, S.A., Cooperatieve Rabobank U.A., New York Branch, HSBC Bank USA, National Association, JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A., KeyBanc Capital Markets Inc , Mizuho Bank, Ltd., National Australia Bank Limited, Nomura Corporate Funding Americas, LLC, Norddeutsche Landesbank Girozentrale, New York Branch, Royal Bank Of Canada, New York Branch, and Société Générale served as lenders.

Invenergy drives innovation in energy. Invenergy and its affiliated companies develop, own, and operate large-scale renewable and other clean energy generation, transmission and storage facilities in the Americas, Europe and Asia. Invenergy's home office is located in Chicago, and it has regional development offices in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Spain, Japan, Poland, and Scotland.

Invenergy and its affiliated companies have successfully developed more than 30,000 megawatts of projects that are in operation, construction or contracted, including wind, solar, transmission infrastructure and natural gas power generation and advanced energy storage projects. Learn about Invenergy at Invenergy.com

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Invenergy Closes Green Letter of Credit Facility for USD 900 Million

US-MADE SOLAR PANELS ROLL OFF THE LINE IN OHIO 

New 1.1 million-square foot, 1,000-employee facility will be one of America’s largest advanced solar panel manufacturers 

 - Illuminate USA, a leading US solar panel manufacturer, announced the official start of commercial operations at what will soon be one of the nation’s largest advanced solar panel manufacturing facilities. 

“We are proud to see American-made solar panels roll off the line at Illuminate USA and I applaud the entire team on this significant milestone for advanced manufacturing in the United States,” said Jim Murphy, President and Corporate Business Leader at Invenergy and Chairman of Board of Directors at Illuminate USA. “As demand for solar energy continues to rise in America, Illuminate’s Ohio workforce is strengthening our domestic supply chain through the production of high-efficiency US-made panels for projects across the country. Invenergy continues to lead the industry and Illuminate USA is the latest example of our team’s premier capabilities and the bold vision necessary to advance our nation’s clean energy transition.” 

Illuminate USA is based in Pataskala, Ohio in a 1.1 million-square foot facility that will employ 1,000 workers on eight production lines. The facility will produce more than 9.2 million advanced solar panels annually at full capacity by the end of 2024, equaling 5 gigawatts of electricity production, enough to power 1 million American homes.

“Today is the beginning of a new era of Ohio advanced manufacturing in what is one of the world’s most in-demand sectors—renewable energy,” said Illuminate USA CEO Frank Zhu. “The high-quality US solar panels rolling off our production lines in Pataskala are a testament to our talented team and their commitment to meet the growing demand for clean energy in America.” 

Illuminate USA is fully staffed for initial production and has, to date, hired more than 475 employees in Central Ohio, together with the partnership of many local workforce organizations including Ohio Means Jobs and IMPACT Community Action, and the support of JobsOhio, GROW Licking County, and the Columbus Partnership. 

“We are focused on hiring and training highly motivated associates with a passion for innovation right here in Ohio,” said Illuminate USA Chief Human Resources and People Officer Brittany Rogers. “The strong response from highly qualified candidates has been inspiring and we have quickly built a top-notch diverse workforce in just a few short months. It is exciting to see our first class of ‘Illuminators’ successfully produce a state-of-the-art, American-made product.” 

The economic impact of the facility is already being felt in the region, from the Ohio-made air compressors powering the production lines, to high turnout at community hiring events. 

lluminate USA is an American leader in advanced solar panel manufacturing based in Pataskala, Ohio. Illuminate USA’s majority owner and anchor customer is Invenergy, an American-led privately held developer, owner, and operator of sustainable energy solutions. Illuminate USA’s manufacturing technology partner is industry leader LONGi, the world’s largest solar panel manufacturer. For more information about Illuminate USA, visit

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Illuminate USA Begins Commercial Operation

 (16 de febrero del 2024) - Invenergy, el desarrollador, propietario y operador privado líder de soluciones de energía sostenible, anunció hoy el inicio de las operaciones comerciales de su emblemática línea de transmisión de alta tensión Tealov Cardal en Uruguay, demostrando así su profunda experiencia en infraestructura de transmisión para servir a los crecientes mercados de energía limpia a nivel mundial. Cardal es el tercer proyecto de Invenergy en Uruguay. Actualmente, Invenergy es propietario de la granja solar La Jacinta de 65 megawatts y la granja eólica Campo Palomas de 70 megawatts.

Cardal cuenta con una nueva línea de transmisión de alta tensión de 500 kV de 55 kilómetros, una nueva línea de transmisión de 150 kV de 20 kilómetros, una nueva subestación de 500 kV y la infraestructura alrededor de éstas. La línea se conecta a la subestación Punta del Tigre y a una línea de alta tensión de 150 kV en Salto. Cardal también realizó mejoras para aumentar los flujos de interconexión entre los departamentos de Florida y San José.

“La transmisión eléctrica es esencial para la transición energética. A medida que Uruguay descarboniza rápidamente su matriz eléctrica, Cardal dará soporte a la resiliencia y confiabilidad de la red de transmisión eléctrica”, comentó Bryan Schueler, vicepresidente ejecutivo y líder de negocios de construcción de Invenergy. “El éxito de Cardal demuestra la gran experiencia de Invenergy en proyectos de refuerzos de la red a nivel mundial en un momento en que la transmisión adicional es crítica para apoyar el crecimiento de la energía limpia”.

La línea de transmisión Cardal es integral para los objetivos de energía limpia de Uruguay. Actualmente, el 98 por ciento de la generación eléctrica del país se produce a partir de energía limpia, dominada por la energía hidroeléctrica y la energía eólica. La línea es operada por la empresa estatal de energía de Uruguay, Administración Nacional de Usinas y Trasmisiones Eléctricas (UTE), bajo un acuerdo de arrendamiento de 30 años.

Con la energización de Cardal, Invenergy ahora ha puesto en servicio o contratado 6,475 kilómetros lineales de transmisión e interconexión a nivel mundial, incluyendo proyectos emblemáticos en todo el continente americano. En América Latina, Invenergy construyó una línea de transmisión de doble circuito de 230 kV de 44 kilómetros de Acajutla a Ahuachapán en El Salvador que conecta su proyecto Energía del Pacífico de 378 megawatts, con generación a partir de gas natural licuado, con el Sistema de Interconexión de los Países de América Central (SIEPAC).

En Estados Unidos, Invenergy es el desarrollador líder de proyectos de transmisión de larga distancia que emplean tecnología de corriente continua de alta tensión (HVDC) y están diseñados para transportar recursos de energía renovable diversificados al mercado. La 

 de transmisión de Invenergy incluye el Grain Belt Express de 1,287 kilómetros, 5,000 megawatts, que entregará más horas de energía renovable que cualquier proyecto en la historia de Estados Unidos, y el proyecto Clean Path NY en Nueva York de 281 kilómetros, 1,300 megawatts, que está contratado con el Estado de Nueva York a través de una asociación entre Invenergy, la Autoridad de Energía de Nueva York (NYPA) y energyRe.

Invenergy, en asociación con IDB Invest, un miembro del Grupo del Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo, financió la construcción bajo una innovadora estructura de bonos A/B en una colocación privada con inversionistas estadounidenses. Las notas fueron calificadas como Baa2 por Moody’s. El proyecto fue 

 por un consorcio de dos empresas uruguayas de ingeniería y construcción; Saceem e Ingener, y creó 480 empleos directos de construcción.

Invenergy impulsa la innovación en energía. Invenergy y sus empresas afiliadas desarrollan, poseen y operan instalaciones de generación y almacenamiento de energía renovable y otras energías limpias a gran escala en América, Europa y Asia. Con sede en Chicago, Invenergy tiene oficinas regionales en Estados Unidos, Canadá, México, España, Japón, Polonia y Escocia.

Invenergy y sus empresas afiliadas han desarrollado con éxito más de 30,000 megawatts de proyectos que están en operación, construcción o contratados, incluyendo energía eólica, solar, infraestructura de transmisión y generación de energía de gas natural y proyectos avanzados de almacenamiento de energía. Conocer más sobre Invenergy en 

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El proyecto de transmisión Tealov Cardal, un hito emblemático para Invenergy, comienza operaciones en Uruguay

 (February 16, 2024) - Invenergy, the leading privately held developer, owner, and operator of sustainable energy solutions, today announced commercial operations have commenced on its landmark high-voltage Tealov Cardal transmission line in Uruguay, further demonstrating Invenergy’s deep expertise in infrastructure to serve growing clean power markets globally. Cardal is Invenergy’s third project in Uruguay. Invenergy currently owns the 65-megawatt La Jacinta Solar Farm and 70-megawatt Campo Palomas Wind Farm.

Cardal consists of a new 55-kilometer (34-mile), 500 kV high-voltage transmission line, a new 20-kilometer (12-mile), 150 kV transmission line, a new 500 kV substation, and accompanying infrastructure. The line connects to the Punta del Tigre substation and a 150 kV high-voltage line in Salto. Cardal also included enhancements to increase interconnection flows between the departments of Florida and San Jose. 

“Electric transmission is essential to the energy transition. As Uruguay quickly decarbonizes its electricity matrix, Cardal will support resilience and reliability of the electric transmission grid,” said Bryan Schueler, Executive Vice President & Construction Business Leader at Invenergy. “The success of Cardal demonstrates Invenergy’s premier experience in major grid enhancement projects worldwide at a time when additional transmission is critical to support clean power growth."

The Cardal transmission line is integral to Uruguay’s clean power goals. Currently, 98 percent of the country’s electric generation is produced from clean power, dominated by hydropower and wind energy. The line is operated by the Uruguayan state-owned power company, Administración Nacional de Usinas y Trasmisiones Eléctricas (UTE), under a 30-year lease agreement.

With the energization of Cardal, Invenergy has now entered into service or contracted 6,475 linear kilometers (4,023 miles) of transmission and collector lines globally, including flagship projects throughout the Americas.  Elsewhere in Latin America, Invenergy constructed a 44-kilometer (27-mile), 230 kV double circuit transmission line from Acajutla to Ahuachapan in El Salvador which connects its 378-megawatt LNG-to-power Energía del Pacifico project with the Central American Electrical Interconnection System or Sistema de Interconexión de los Países de América Central (SIEPAC). 

In the United States, Invenergy is the leading developer of long-distance transmission projects that employ high-voltage direct current (HVDC) technology and are designed to deliver diversified renewable energy resources to market. Invenergy’s 

 includes the 1,287-kilometer (800-mile), 5,000-megawatt Grain Belt Express, which will deliver more megawatt hours of renewable energy than any project in U.S. history, and the 281-kilometer (175-mile), 1,300-megawatt Clean Path NY project, which is contracted with the State of New York through a partnership between Invenergy, the New York Power Authority and energyRe.

Invenergy in partnership with IDB Invest, a member of the Inter-American Development Bank Group, financed the construction under an innovative A/B Bond structure in a Private Placement with US investors.  The notes were rated Baa2 by Moody´s.The project was 

 by a consortium formed by two Uruguayan engineering and construction firms, Saceem and Ingener, and created 480 direct construction jobs.

Invenergy and its affiliated companies have successfully developed more than 30,000 megawatts of projects that are in operation, construction or contracted, including wind, solar, transmission infrastructure and natural gas power generation and advanced energy storage projects. Learn about Invenergy at 

Invenergy’s Landmark Tealov Cardal Transmission Line Begins Operations in Uruguay

CHICAGO, IL. – January 31, 2024 – A new portfolio of seven community solar projects in Illinois and New York will help approximately 5,000 households, along with area non-profits, businesses, and a public school district, save as much as 20% on their monthly electricity costs. 

company), a mission-driven renewable energy company, in collaboration with 

 subsidiary) recently closed a tax equity transaction on the new portfolio. Once the projects are placed in service, the beneficiaries will include a significant majority of Low-to-Moderate Income (LMI) households; the remaining savings will be realized by public schools, a municipality, non-LMI households, and various private organizations, including two affordable housing providers, a community recreation center, religious institutions, and a housing association.

For Walmart, this is a key example of how the retailer is ramping up its energy transformation strategy by investing in projects that focus on making access to clean energy affordable, reliable, and equitable – and in line with Walmart’s goal to bring at least 2GW of community solar projects in service by the end of 2030. “Serving our customers and communities is core to our purpose at Walmart and our support of this high-impact portfolio demonstrates our continued commitment to that purpose. These projects will assist in building a stronger and cleaner grid, expand access to clean energy for underserved communities and help people save money on their utility bills,” said Frank Palladino, Vice President, Renewable Energy Strategy at Walmart.

"This partnership with Walmart and U.S. Bank combines environmental stewardship with social responsibility, delivering tangible benefits to low-to-moderate income and energy transition communities while achieving clean energy goals”, said Chris King, EVP of Finance at Reactivate. “We remain committed to driving positive change and reshaping the landscape of renewable energy investment,” said Utopia Hill, CEO of Reactivate.

The transaction supports a portfolio of seven community solar projects across Illinois and New York, boasting a combined capacity of 14.4 megawatts (AC) which are estimated to avert 667,788 metric tons of CO2 emissions — equivalent to eliminating 748 million pounds of coal burned — over the projects’ lifespans. The six Illinois community solar projects are located in Chicago Heights, Ford Heights, Monee, Granite City, and Rockford and will serve qualifying customers of ComEd and Ameren. The New York solar project is located in Oswego County and will serve qualifying customers of National Grid.

Community solar allows customers to realize the financial benefits of clean energy without owning a property or the upfront costs for solar. For renters, LMI households, and many local businesses in states with community solar programs, community solar is one of the few zero-upfront-cost options for saving money on electricity bills. According to DOE’s Low-Income Energy Affordability Data Tool, the national average energy burden for low-income households is 8.6%, three times higher than for non-low-income households. In some areas, depending on location and income, energy burden can be as high as 30%. Of all U.S. households, 44%, or about 50 million, are defined as low-income.

“Projects like Reactivate’s are shining examples of how renewable energy developers can distribute the direct benefits of grid-decarbonization to historically underserved communities,” said Clark Conlisk, U.S. Bancorp Impact Finance -Vice President, Assistant Director of Project Management & Impact Capital, who is part of the Environmental Finance team of U.S. Bancorp Impact Finance. “For the LMI households subscribed to the project, the money that no longer must be spent to keep on the lights and A/C is a benefit to real people and empowers them to spend or save as they choose. U.S. Bank is fortunate to be able to support Reactivate’s vision for an inclusive and equitable clean energy economy while advancing our own clean energy and equity goals.”

Reactivate’s portfolio will serve approximately 5,000 households to benefit from the electricity cost savings delivered by these projects, approximately 90% of which will qualify as LMI. LMI customers in Illinois and New York will receive a minimum 20% reduction on their retail electricity costs, up to the amount of their subscription to project output. Total customer savings from the projects in this investment are projected to exceed $17 million over the projects' lifespans.

Reactivate is a mission-driven renewable energy company, that develops, owns, and operates renewable energy projects to improve the lives of people in low-to-moderate income and energy transition communities across the country. Reactivate’s primary focus areas are community solar, commercial &industrial solar, small utility scale solar, energy storage, and EV charging projects. Reactivate creates positive social and environmental impact in underserved communities by delivering renewable energy, environmental benefits, job opportunities, energy cost savings and opportunities for minority and women-owned businesses. Reactivate was founded by 

Walmart Inc. (NYSE: WMT) is a people-led, tech-powered omnichannel retailer helping people save money and live better – anytime and anywhere – in stores, online, and through their mobile devices. Each week, approximately 240 million customers and members visit approximately 10,500 stores and numerous eCommerce websites in 19 countries. With fiscal year 2023 revenue of $611 billion, Walmart employs approximately 2.1 million associates worldwide. Walmart continues to be a leader in sustainability, corporate philanthropy, and employment opportunity. Additional information about Walmart can be found by visiting 

, on Facebook at https://facebook.com/walmart, on X (formerly known as Twitter) at https://twitter.com/walmart , and on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/walmart/ .

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