Looking Ahead to 2026

Catalyze, a leading independent power producer and developer of distributed renewable energy assets, announced the successful closing of a tax equity investment from  RBC Community Investments (RBC) to support its 2026-2027 construction portfolio. The financing will support the development and construction of a 100-megawatt (MW) portfolio of solar projects across the United States.

This transaction includes 18 solar projects across New York, Illinois, California and Virginia, consisting of a mix of community solar and commercial and industrial (rooftop) solar assets. Projects included in the portfolio are currently under development and under construction, with commercial operation dates (CODs) expected between 2026 and 2027.

“This closing represents an important milestone in advancing our 2026 and 2027 development pipeline,” said Jared Haines, Chief Executive Officer of Catalyze. “Partnering with RBC enables us to efficiently scale distributed solar assets across multiple markets while reinforcing our long-term ownership strategy and commitment to delivering value to property owners, businesses, and local communities.”

“This investment reflects our confidence in Catalyze’s ability to execute at scale across multiple markets,” said Jonathan Cheng, Managing Director, RBC Community Investments. “The 100 MW portfolio represents a diversified mix of community solar and commercial solar projects that advance RBC’s longstanding commitment to the energy transition.”

This transaction expands Catalyze’s existing partnership with RBC, following an April 2025 tax equity investment to advance a 75 MW portfolio of projects, and reflects continued institutional demand for diversified, distributed solar portfolios backed by experienced developers and long-term asset owners. CRC-IB served as financial advisor to Catalyze.

Portfolio Highlights

• Total capacity financed: 100 MW
• Number of projects: 18
• Project types: Community solar and commercial & industrial rooftop solar (no battery energy storage)
• Geographies: New York, Illinois, California, Virginia
• Project status: Under development and under construction

• Expected CODs: 2026–2027

Catalyze | www.catalyze.com

RBC Community Investments | www.rbccm.com/communityinvestments

EnCap Investments | www.encapinvestments.com

Actis | www.act.is

Luminace has announced the acquisition of a 9.3 MWdc portfolio of community solar projects from Renewable Properties (RP), a leading U.S. developer and investor in small-scale utility, community solar, energy storage, and EV infrastructure projects. The sale is the second transaction Luminace and RP have done in Illinois together. In September 2024, Luminace acquired a 20.85 MWdc portfolio from RP that included four Illinois community solar projects in advanced stages of development.

The current acquisition includes the 5.16 MWdc County Line Solar project in the Village of Shorewood, Illinois, and the 4.06 MWdc Bemes Road Solar project in Will County. The two projects are set to start construction in the coming months. County Line Solar is expected to be operational by the fourth quarter of 2026, while Bemes Road Solar is expected to be completed by the second quarter of 2027. 

Once interconnected, the portfolio will contribute more clean capacity to the Illinois Shines program, a key initiative supporting the state’s push toward clean energy through the Climate and Equitable Jobs Act (CEJA). Passed in 2021, CEJA aims to expand the state’s renewable energy portfolio to over 1.5 gigawatts of community solar capacity over the next decade and provide solar energy access to Illinois residents who may not be able to install solar panels on their own homes.

As of 2025, RP has more than 1.7 gigawatts of solar, storage, and EV charging depots under development across 240 projects in 17 states. RP will use the proceeds from the sale to support its ongoing small-scale utility, community solar, energy storage, and EV charging infrastructure development across the U.S.

“We’re excited to have completed a second portfolio sale to Luminace, adding over 9 more megawatts to their growing Illinois pipeline,” said Aaron Halimi, Founder & CEO of RP. “The Luminace team is a great partner who shares our vision for local distributed generation and RP’s mission to drive energy forward for local communities. We look forward to seeing these two projects delivering reliable solar energy to the Illinois grid and reducing electricity costs for its residents.”

“Luminace is pleased to be partnering with Renewable Properties again and enhancing our Illinois community solar portfolio,” said Brendon Quinlivan, Chief Executive Officer, Luminace. “With the addition of these projects, Luminace has over 200 MW of Illinois community solar projects operating and under construction, with significant runway for future growth due to the robust Community Solar program in Illinois.  We look forward to completing these projects in 2026 and 2027, providing decades of reliable and affordable renewable energy capacity across Illinois.”

Luminace | www.luminace.com

Renewable Properties | www.renewprop.com

Bonfiglioli has been recognized as a Top Employer 2026, reaffirming its commitment to excellence in people practices and workplace culture across the Group. In Italy, the company achieved the certification for the third consecutive year, placing Bonfiglioli among the top quartile of certified employers nationwide. 

In 2026, Bonfiglioli USA achieved Top Employer certification for the first time, marking an important milestone for the organization in North America. The recognition reflects the collective efforts of local teams to build a people-focused, high-performing workplace aligned with Bonfiglioli’s values and day-to-day ways of working. 

The certification is awarded by the Top Employers Institute, which evaluates organizations through an independent assessment of people strategy, work environment, talent development, learning, and wellbeing. The recognition confirms Bonfiglioli’s focus on getting the basics right, consistently supporting employees, strengthening leadership, and fostering a culture rooted in respect, accountability, and teamwork. 

A Global Milestone for the Group 

Alongside Italy and the United States, Bonfiglioli operations in Slovakia and India, as well as Selcom Italia, were also recognized as Top Employers in 2026, achieving scores between 86% and 91%. This milestone highlights the Group’s ability to align on core HR principles while allowing for local implementation based on regional context, needs, and organizational maturity 

People Practices Built on Shared Pillars 

Bonfiglioli’s positive evaluation reflects globally aligned people pillars that are implemented locally across regions. These include talent attraction and onboarding, learning and development, wellbeing and health, and diversity and inclusion, all tailored to local regulations and organizational realities. Together, these efforts support a consistent employee experience while respecting regional differences. 

Bonfiglioli | https://www.bonfiglioli.com/usa/en

Nuvve Denmark ApS, a subsidiary of Nuvve Holding Corp. (Nasdaq: NVVE), and Capture Energy AB, a Nordic energy storage solutions company, have entered into a Framework Agreement on Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) in Europe. 

t formalizes the starting point of a long-term collaboration and outlines the broader principles and intentions governing a continued relationship between the Parties.

The first three sales contract under this framework are to supply turn-key BESS for the 3 projects Nuvve is developing with E&B Renewables in Denmark that have been announced last year.

Capture Energy will design, integrate, deliver, install and commission the same configuration for the three sites, built around two of its BESS PowerBox LC. It is a containerized, all-in-one, liquid cooled battery energy storage solution, adapted to the Nordics, that can keep an even temperature of the battery, which prolongs battery lifetime.

These first three sales contracts for a total value of close to $5 million dollars define the standard terms, which ensure a sound foundation for all future cooperation and an operational dispute resolution framework. Delivery and commissioning are expected this Summer. Capture Energy will also provide maintenance services for 10 years.

The Parties intend to explore additional opportunities beyond the initial projects and are currently in negotiations about 3 additional 10MW projects.

“This framework agreement will streamline the sourcing of BESS for our projects, with modular solutions that enable a cookie-cutter approach to scaling-up our virtual power plants run by the Nuvve platform,” said Gregory Poilasne, CEO of Nuvve Holding Corp.

“Capture Energy will apply a portfolio-based pricing strategy and efficient delivery through a volume- and standardization-based approach for Nuvve to fully benefit from our cutting-edge expertise in batteries and all the advantages of our BESS products,” said Niklas Tjäder, CEO of Capture Energy.

Nuvve | https://nuvve.com/

Capture Energy | https://captureenergy.eu/

Brazil stands as one of the world’s largest solar markets, with 55 GW capacity as of March 2025 and a robust 23% CAGR forecast through 2028. Despite this massive growth, 99% of solar glass is still imported, creating a strategic gap that Homerun Resources is uniquely positioned to fill.

The Brazilian government recognizes the strategic importance of domestic solar equipment production for energy security and the transition to a low-carbon economy. Brazil reintroduced a 25% import tax on Chinese solar panels. This move aims to level the playing field for domestic manufacturers. Brazil's solar energy market is expanding rapidly, with a projected CAGR of 23.30% from 2023 to 2028. This growth creates a substantial domestic demand for solar components.

By combining the world’s cleanest silica with a best-in-class solar glass line, Homerun will deliver high-transmission, low-carbon solar glass that underpins Brazil’s energy-sovereignty agenda and unlocks regional export potential.

Homerun will produce antimony-free glass from the beginning with equipment and furnace design already prepared with no additional CAPEX required. Antimony raises environmental and health concerns with EU and US regulations strongly pushing for antimony-free solar glass. Homerun believes export markets will soon require it.

Homerun Resources | https://homerunresources.com/

FairWind, a global leader in wind turbine installation and service, is scaling its workforce, and creating new roles for installation and service technicians across the UK to support its growing portfolio of onshore and offshore projects.

The past 12 months have been pivotal for FairWind’s UK operations, with the region now one of the company’s main growth engines. The business increased its UK workforce by over 20 people, building on the opening of an Aberdeen hub in 2024. This included two new regional sales managers to drive expansion with the business now seeking technicians to support increased business demand.

FairWind has committed to further investment across the UK and Ireland in 2026 – including more senior appointments and the opening of an operational base in the West of Scotland.

The company recently announced it has been awarded a contract by Vestas to deliver the full installation scope for 44 turbines at Sanquhar II Wind Farm in Scotland. Developed by CWP Energy Ltd, the project will be the fourth largest onshore wind farm in the UK and constitutes one of the largest investments in UK energy infrastructure. 

René Damgaard, Regional Director for UK & Ireland (UKIE), commented: “The wind sector has always been defined by progress, but our journey is shaped by the people on the ground. Our growth plan isn’t just about market entry - it’s about building local roots in the UK and Ireland. This means investing in the economy and reskilling programmes to develop local expertise, strengthen the domestic renewables supply chain, and establish a long-term, sustainable presence in the region.

“It’s essential that turbines are installed safely, efficiently and responsibly to ensure the long-term reliability and productivity of the assets. By combining our global experience with on-the-ground insights, we are helping developers minimise risk, streamline construction and deliver turbines that perform at their peak throughout their entire lifecycle.”

With UK offshore wind employment jumping 24% to nearly 40,000 roles and Ireland committing €8 million to offshore development, FairWind is positioning itself at the heart of the energy transition. As more wind farms continue to come online, the business is seeking motivated individuals to ensure turbines are installed safely, efficiently and responsibly to ensure the long-term reliability and productivity of the assets.

Rene continued: "We aren’t just looking for employees, we are looking for passionate people to support our growth. If you want to work at the forefront of renewable energy, develop global-standard expertise, and help us deliver peak performance for the UK and Ireland’s energy grid, we want to hear from you."

To find out more about FairWind and what they do – click here. A full list of current vacancies can be viewed here.

FairWind | https://fairwind.com/en/

Solo, the leading proposal management platform for home energy contractors, announced the launch of Solo Studio, a new self-serve design solution that gives solar and home energy professionals full control over the proposal creation process. The release marks a significant evolution in how contractors design, price, and close deals across solar, battery storage, roofing, HVAC, and other home energy verticals.

Solo Studio combines Solo's proven proposal engine, integrated financing marketplace, and compliance tools with powerful in-house design capabilities. The result: contractors can create accurate, finance-ready proposals on their own timeline without sacrificing the quality and trust for which Solo is known.

"Our customers asked for more control, and Solo Studio delivers exactly that," said Tom O'Keefe, CEO. "Whether you're a large EPC running hundreds of designs per week or a growing team looking to reduce costs and turnaround time, Solo Studio puts you in the driver's seat while keeping everything connected to our financing and compliance ecosystem."

Expanding Into Adjacent Home Energy Markets

Solo Studio arrives alongside expanded platform capabilities that position Solo as the unified sales enablement layer for the broader home energy industry. Contractors can now create bundled proposals that include solar, battery storage, roofing, HVAC systems, and energy efficiency upgrades within a single workflow. New vertical-specific templates, including dedicated Battery, Roofing, and HVAC Templates launching in the coming months, enable teams to capture revenue across multiple service lines without adopting separate tools.

"The home energy market is converging," said Tim Price, Chief Revenue Officer. "Homeowners want a single conversation about solar, backup power, and efficiency. Solo gives contractors the ability to have that conversation with confidence, backed by accurate designs and financing that works across product categories."

Strengthened Financial Integrations

Solo has also enhanced its Marketplace, the platform's integrated financing hub. New lender partners can now go live in weeks rather than months, giving contractors faster access to loan, lease, and PPA options. Real-time credit checks and side-by-side payment comparisons remain central to the in-home sales experience, helping reps close deals on the spot with financing already approved.

Two U.S. Patents Granted for Proposal Technology

In further validation of Solo's technical leadership, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office recently granted the company two patents related to its web-based proposal creation technology.

[PATENT No: US 12,353,803 B2] [Systems and Methods to Propose a Project: This patent covers a system that uses 3D point cloud data to automatically analyze rooftops, simulate sun exposure, and generate interactive solar installation proposals with optimal panel placement and energy production estimates for sales presentations. Full details available here.]

[PATENT No: US 12,412,005 B2] [Systems and Methods to Model a Site: This patent covers a system for generating 3D models of sites using point cloud data and imagery, identifying roof surfaces, vertices, and edges through neural networks to create accurate representations for project proposals such as solar installations. Full details available here.]

These patents reflect years of innovation focused on making the proposal process faster, more accurate, and more intuitive for sales teams. They underscore Solo's commitment to building technology that gives our partners a genuine competitive advantage.

Solo Studio | gosolo.io/meet-solo-studio