June 23, 2025: Xcelplus International, engaged in the development and manufacture of zero-emissions waste-to-energy products, was acquired by Firepoint Energy through a reverse merger on June 23, 2025. This acquisition marks...more
This month, we’re pleased to feature our client, Perch Energy. A Boston-based community solar servicer, they’ve helped renters, homeowners, and businesses save more than $40 million cumulatively in total energy discounts...more
6/3/2025
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Energy Projects ,
Energy Sector ,
Infrastructure ,
Investors ,
Joint Venture ,
Mergers ,
Renewable Energy ,
Solar Energy ,
Sustainability ,
Utilities Sector
February 19, 2025: BlueDot Photonics, a developer of solar energy devices designed to improve solar panel performance and durability, was acquired by UbiQD, a development stage corporation, for an undisclosed amount...more
3/7/2025
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Clean Energy ,
Electric Vehicles ,
Energy Sector ,
Green Energy ,
Infrastructure ,
Investment ,
Mergers ,
Renewable Energy ,
Solar Energy ,
Sustainable Projects
November 18, 2024: Piedmont Lithium, a U.S. based, development-stage, multi-asset, integrated lithium business in support of a clean energy economy and energy security, reached a definitive agreement to be acquired by Sayona...more
August 01, 2024: SEAM Group, a B2B business products and services company that provides safety, reliability, maintenance, and enterprise asset management services in the hospitality, food processing, and pharmaceutical...more
July 17, 2023: Complete Solaria, a leading solar technology, services, and installation company, acquired Freedom Acquisition I Corp through a reverse merger. Complete Solaria is a differentiated solar company with unique...more
December 1, 2022: Extreme Biodiesel (PINX: XTRM) acquired Worldwide Sun from Fernhill for an undisclosed amount on December 1, 2022. Worldwide Sun is a manufacturer of specialty off-grid solar equipment created to eliminate...more
November 1, 2022: Buscar Company (PINX: CGLD) reached a definitive agreement to acquire APTG (Energy Production), a manufacturer of green hydrogen specializing in energy production using solar power, on an undisclosed date....more
September 29, 2022: Safari Energy, a subsidiary of PPL (NYS: PPL), reached a definitive agreement to be acquired by Aspen Power Partners for an undisclosed amount on September 29, 2022. Safari Energy is a provider of solar...more
July 1, 2022: GRNE Solar, a provider of renewable energy installation services intended to generate electricity that is self-sustaining, was acquired by Nelnet (NYS: NNI) for an undisclosed amount. GRNE Solar offers solar...more
This month, we are thrilled to feature BlueWave, a leading Boston-based solar and energy storage developer and certified B Corp. On May 12, 2022, BlueWave announced that a fund managed by Axium Infrastructure has acquired...more
April 4, 2022: Third Sun Solar, a solar and wind energy services provider, was acquired by Kokosing Construction on April 4, 2022. This acquisition will help the company to bring high-quality solar installations to an even...more
March 1, 2022: AllCell, a developer of thermal management systems designed to produce compact, lightweight, and long-lasting batteries, was acquired by Beam Global (NAS: BEEM) for an undisclosed amount on March 1, 2022. The...more
Recent M&A Activity:
October 1, 2020: Smart Building Technologies was acquired by Fidelity Building Services Group for an undisclosed amount. Smart Building Technologies offers solutions for building automation systems by...more
The New Year has officially arrived, bringing with it exciting goals and predictions for the clean energy industry around the world. According to projected trends published by Forbes and the Open Energy Market, there are...more
Recent M&A Activity -
September 24, 2018: EnterSolar reached a definitive agreement for 50% of its interest to be acquired by EDF Renewables North America, a subsidiary of EDF Renewable Energy. The acquisition will help...more
November 8 // Cambridge, MA -
Venture Café is hosting a mini-conference presented by Shell Ventures. This special ‘conference night’ event seeks to bring together the brightest minds who are building, funding, and...more
Analysis by Bloomberg New Energy Finance finds that roughly 18% of U.S. energy generation is supplied by renewable sources. The details can be found in the 2018 edition of the Sustainable Energy in America Factbook,...more
3/7/2018
/ Electric Generation Suppliers ,
Electricity ,
Energy Projects ,
Energy Sector ,
Energy Storage ,
Oil & Gas ,
Power Grid ,
Renewable Energy ,
Solar Energy ,
Transmission Grid ,
Transmission Lines ,
Utilities Sector ,
Wind Power
On February 7, the Baker-Polito Administration announced that Massachusetts has installed more than 2,000 megawatts (MW) of solar electricity through 78,646 projects across the state. The achievement represents the...more
3/6/2018
/ Department of Environmental Resources ,
Energy Efficiency ,
Energy Projects ,
Energy Sector ,
Global Warming Solutions Act ,
Governor Baker ,
Popular ,
Renewable Energy ,
Renewable Energy Incentives ,
SMART ,
Solar Energy ,
State and Local Government ,
Utilities Sector
In this four-part series, we revisit 2017’s biggest developments in Energy & Sustainability-related news, milestones, policy changes, and financial transactions. This is the fourth installment of the series. Click to read...more
In this four-part series, we revisit 2017’s biggest developments in Energy & Sustainability-related news, milestones, policy changes, and financial transactions. This is the third installment of the series...more
2/2/2018
/ Administrative Appointments ,
Canada ,
Clean Power Plan ,
Climate Change ,
Department of Energy (DOE) ,
Energy Sector ,
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ,
Federal GHG Framework ,
Hydropower ,
Paris Agreement ,
Secretary of Energy ,
Solar Energy ,
Tariffs ,
Trump Administration
A Note from the Editors -
This month’s edition of Energy & Sustainability Connections brings the latest developments in energy investing, legal insights, company activity, and industry events straight to your inbox. This...more
The same technology underlying the efficiency of bitcoin transactions and largely responsible for the online currency’s success could be the key to developing a smarter energy grid. Blockchain, a shared, encrypted ledger...more
On August 11th, 2017, the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources (DOER) released its final set of proposed regulations for the Solar Massachusetts Renewable Target (SMART) program, which aims to deploy another 1,600 MW...more
8/30/2017
/ Amended Regulation ,
Department of Environmental Resources ,
Energy Efficiency ,
Energy Projects ,
Energy Sector ,
Governor Baker ,
Renewable Energy ,
Renewable Energy Incentives ,
SMART ,
Solar Energy ,
State and Local Government ,
Utilities Sector
In early April 2017, the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources (DOER) partnered with investor-owned electric distribution companies across the state to jointly issue a request for proposals (RFP) for renewable energy...more
8/28/2017
/ Bids ,
Clean Energy ,
Competitive Bidding ,
Electricity ,
Energy Sector ,
Fossil Fuel ,
Greenhouse Gas Emissions ,
Offshore Wind ,
Renewable Energy ,
Request for Proposals ,
Solar Energy ,
State and Local Government