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This week on Projects Weekly, East Point Energy has completed its latest storage site near the southern tip of Texas. On the eastern seaboard, Georgia Power has received approval for more than 1.1 GW of new solar power purchase agreements through its CARES program, and the Delaware Public Service Commission has greenlit a suite of four new community solar projects for the First State. Elsewhere, Excelsior Energy Capital has sold two solar projects in Utah and Tennessee to subsidiaries of Enel S.p.A. On the national scale, Prime Group and Wunder have partnered for a solar infrastructure deployment program with more than 100 projects already under development across nine different states. Keep reading for all the details!

Prime Group, Wunder partner for solar infrastructure deployment program

Commercial energy solutions provider Wunder has partnered with Chicagoan private equity real estate firm Prime Group for a national solar development program, the companies announced Sept. 9.

The two companies have already achieved interconnection on a few of the first systems covered by the partnership, officials say. The agreement aims to advance Prime Group’s wider sustainability initiatives in its self storage segment, and marks the launch of a program that the company will use to turn undeveloped rooftop space into renewable energy generation.

“We believe on-site energy infrastructure has emerged as a compelling value creation strategy,” says Prime Group founder, principal, and CEO Robert J. Moser. “As a longtime innovative owner and operator in the evolving self-storage sector, we are focused on initiatives that we believe can enhance asset performance and generate incremental income over time. This strategic partnership with Wunder supports the delivery of clean power to the communities we serve, and supports our long-term portfolio strategy and broader strategic objectives.”

Bright spot: The portfolio-wide collaboration is set to cover more than 330 assets across the U.S. As of September 2026, more than 100 projects are already under development in nine different states, representatives say, totaling more than 38 MW worth of solar power development.

Wunder CEO Dave Riess says his company is “honored” to work with Prime Group to expand its commitment to sustainability and electrical resilience.

“For self-storage operators, solar can present an opportunity to accelerate clean energy adoption while potentially reducing operating expenses,” he says. “We look forward to leveraging our expertise in energy infrastructure to build a strong partnership with Prime Group and support additional long-term value creation across their portfolio for years to come.”

Georgia Power receives approval for 1,137 MW of new solar power purchase agreements through CARES program

The Georgia Public Service Commission has granted Georgia Power approval for nearly 1.14 GW of new solar power purchase agreements (PPAs) through the CARES 2023 and CARES 2025 request for proposals programs.

Developed in conjunction with the state’s Public Service Commission, the CARES program will allow eligible subscribers to “support their sustainability initiatives by purchasing a subscription for a pro-rata share of the production of renewable resources,” the utility says. Solar project procurement under the 2023 edition of the program represents Georgia Power’s single largest solar procurement effort in its history.

“These new solar resources will deliver affordable and reliable energy at a fixed price for the benefit of all Georgia Power customers for years to come,” says Wilson Mallard, director of renewable development for Georgia Power. “The approval of these agreements by the Georgia PSC helps advance cost-effective renewable energy in our state and adds more than 1,100 megawatts of renewable energy resources to our diverse generation portfolio.”

Bright spot: The suite of projects, totaling seven PPAs across the Peach State, is expected to begin commercial operation as early as 2029. This round of PPAs under the CARES program approval adds to the previous 1.07 GW procurement for the 2023 program, which went into effect in September 2025.

“Renewable energy plays an important role in how we are meeting Georgia’s continued growth,” Mallard adds, “and expanding access to carbon-free energy for customers through the CARES subscription program.”

East Point Energy energizes Citrus Flatts storage projects in southern Texas

Charlottesville, Virginia-based renewable energy project developer East Point Energy has completed its Citrus Flatts energy center and storage project in Harlingen, Texas.

Located just less than 30 miles from the U.S.-Mexico border, the 100 MW / 200 MWh energy storage project will be able to support “tens of thousands of homes” for up to two hours at peak power, the company says. The facility’s energization aims to further solidify East Point as a reliable long-term energy partner in southern Texas, generating tax revenue for the area to support local services.

“As energy demand surges across Texas, the project will bolster the electrical grid and help keep energy costs affordable for families and businesses throughout Harlingen and the surrounding area,” says Andrew Foukal, CEO of East Point Energy. “Additionally, we’re proud that our project will provide millions in tax revenue to help fund local priorities.”

Bright spot: In addition to the Citrus Flatts project itself, East Point recently donated $175,000 for improvements to the city’s Harlingen Soccer Complex. East Point will also feature a locally inspired mural painting, done by a Harlingen artist, on the facility’s front wall.

“This project is an important driver of consistent tax revenue for our community,” says Orlando Campos, CEO of Harlingen Economic Development Corporation. “The company and city have worked hard to ensure that the project is safe and reliable, and that the project owner is committed to continued engagement with the local community. East Point Energy has been a consistent and reliable partner in all of the above.”

Excelsior Energy Capital sells Faraday and Skyhawk solar plants to Enel subsidiaries

Renewable energy investor Excelsior Energy Capital has announced its sale of the Faraday and Skyhawk solar plants to subsidiaries of Italian power company Enel S.p.A.

Bright spot: Through this transaction, Enel’s family of companies will add about 625 MWac of solar energy capacity, between Utah and Tennessee. Both projects are backed by long-term power purchase agreements with PacifiCorp and the Tennessee Valley Authority respectively, the company says.

“The sale of Faraday and Skyhawk marks an important milestone for Excelsior,” says Alex Ellis, co-founder and partner of Excelsior Energy Capital. “This transaction reflects our continued progress in realizing value and returning capital to our investors and it underscores the strength of the contracted renewable infrastructure we build, with a focus on assets backed by strong counterparties and long-term power purchase agreements.

“This is our largest exit to date, and it positions us well as we continue to grow the Excelsior Energy Capital portfolio.”

The total consideration of the multi-project deal is approximately $760 million, and the sale follows the signing of a purchase and sale agreement by the two firms earlier this year. Excelsior’s two major investment funds, worth a total of more than $1.5 billion, will sell their full interests in the projects through this transaction.

Four new community solar projects are moving forward in Delaware, according to representatives from the Delaware Public Service Commission.

Located in Seaford, Townsend, and Clayton, the suite of projects are part of the First State’s JobsFirst Permitting Accelerator Program, officials say. The commission expects the four projects to not only generate 16 MW of solar power, but represent a statewide investment of more than $73 million into renewable energy.

Bright spot: As part of the JobsFirst program, launched by Gov. Matt Meyer earlier this year, the projects will go through an accelerated permitting process. The program covers energy projects, as well as infrastructure and housing, making permitting and construction processes easier than ever for the state of Delaware.

“These four community solar projects demonstrate how this approach can help move energy projects from planning toward development,” public service commission officials say. “According to state officials, the projects could provide an estimated 10%–15% reduction in electricity costs for more than 16,000 Delaware households through community solar.

“The projects are part of Delaware’s broader efforts to expand energy resources, support grid reliability, and identify opportunities to make energy more affordable for customers.”

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