174 Power Global has acquired New York solar developer OnForce Sola to advance the company’s presence in the retail energy and C&I project development markets. OnForce Solar will become part of newly formed entity, 174 Power Global Northeast.
Community solar is being rapidly adopted nationwide. Together, 174 Power Global and OnForce Solar will be able to provide more households with a community solar offering, giving consumers the option to purchase a “share” in a community solar project in order to adopt clean energy practices and reduce electricity costs. New York is among the four most active community solar states, with others quickly joining the coalition. Currently, OnForce Solar serves New York and New Jersey; 174 Power Global plans to scale the business across the Northeast and expand to other parts of the country as solar prices continue to drop and consumer demand increases.
“The Northeast market is a key geography in our growth strategy, and this acquisition allows us to provide solutions in the underserved midscale commercial solar market, while making community solar more available to home and business owners,” said 174 Power Global president Henry Yun, PhD. “OnForce Solar has been a pioneer in community solar, and we’re excited to join forces with this reputable and successful company, further expanding our national utility-scale solar development portfolio.”
“This transaction with 174 Power Global provides additional resources, infrastructure and capital that will enable us to expand our footprint and accelerate our commercial industrial and community solar operations. 174 Power Global and The Hanwha Group are forward-thinking partners and we are pleased to be selected as part of their vision.,” said OnForce Solar founder Charles Feit. “We look forward to working alongside 174 Power Global as we continue our mission to provide value to our customers as well as creating competitive jobs in the clean energy industry.”
The OnForce Solar acquisition is 174 Power Global’s second new retail business announcement this year as the company continues its expansion into retail energy. In June, 174 Power Global launched Chariot Energy, a Houston-based retail energy provider focused on offering simple, transparent and reliable solar electricity products to consumers and businesses in the Texas market.
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