Energy Finance and M&A

Solar and Wind
Solar generating capacity jumped by 3.8 GW in 2016 due to technology’s higher efficiency, longer lifespan, and lower prices.
Solar contract prices in CA fell by 77% from 2008 to 2016.
IOUs on track to reach CA’s goal to procure 33% of retail sales from renewable sources by 2020 and 50% by 2030.
 
Energy Storage
Solid oxide fuel cells for data centers, C&I and distributed power.
Energy storage technology from biomass black liquor has at least double the energy of common lithium-ion batteries.
Energy storage business models: (1) PPA, (2) Storage as a Service and (3) Incentives.
 
Latest News
CA plans 50% reduction in level of statewide organics disposal from 2014 level by 2020