Reflecting on 2022 and looking ahead to 2023, we share some thoughts on where the solar industry is headed based on patterns and advances we’ve observed this year. This exercise is not for the faint of heart, given the “solar coaster” journey that the industry has been on for the last decade-plus; however, recent developments have set the industry on a more reliable growth trajectory for the years ahead.

Aspen Power Partners LLC (“Aspen”), a distributed generation platform with the mission of accelerating decarbonization, announced a $350 million investment from funds managed by global investment firm Carlyle (NASDAQ: CG). The investment supports Aspen’s organic and acquisition-driven growth strategy targeting the community, multifamily, and commercial & industrial (“C&I”) solar and storage markets. To launch this strategy, Aspen has acquired Safari Energy, LLC (“Safari”) from PPL Corporation (NYSE: PPL).

Safari Energy’s managing director of business development, John Lind, teamed up with Nuveen Green Capital at a recent NAIOP event to discuss increasing ESG pressures in real estate and how solar can be an effective solution.

Safari Energy’s CEO, David Heyman, discusses the SEC’s proposed ESG disclosure rules and how stronger standardization and renewables can help combat greenwashing in this article from Commercial Observer.

Click through to read POWER magazine’s interview with Safari Energy’s Chief Commercial Officer, Kirk Edelman, in which he shares how solar can solve the C&I power puzzle…

There are many ways to structure a solar deal. This four-part video series dives into the details of four of the primary deal types used to finance solar projects.

Learn why solar is a good investment and how to think through the financial decision-making process.

In this video, learn about how Safari Energy helps businesses go solar and helps to create a more sustainable energy future.

Nuveen Real Estate, one of the largest real estate managers globally, has partnered with Safari Energy to develop the company’s solar resources.

Several states are mandating new commercial buildings be solar ready. Safari Energy’s infographic explores some tips. Click through to learn more.

Several states are mandating that new construction be “solar ready.” Click through to read some tips we shared with Commercial Observer for real estate developers…

Renewables Forward, a diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) announced the release of the second in its DEI Playbook series, which focuses on DEI integration into a company’s culture, values, and strategy.