Project Overview

Sunlight Partners is a developer of ultility-scale solar Distributed Generation projects ranging from 2-10 megawatts.  By utilizing non-productive land and underused utility infrastructure, combined with proven solar technology and strong partnerships, Sunlight Partners developed more than 500 MW of renewable solar energy projects.


Sustainability Profile
Works with landowners to beneficially use acreage for development of clean, grid-connected solar energy.

Technology
Employs proven ground-mounted photovoltaic solar technology to deliver value and reliability.

Location
Developed 90 MW of projects in California and 425 MW of projects in North Carolina.

Investment Profile
Total investment: $325 million.  Projects typically aggregated into portfolios and sold at notice-to-proceed.

CS Solutions Involvement

Using a unique development model, Sunlight Partners began developing solar projects in 2010 with a focus on California’s Feed-in Tariff and Standard Contract programs. In 2012, Sunlight Partners' expansion into additional solar markets began, most notably in North Carolina. By focusing on smaller projects, combined into larger portfolios, the company was able to connect to existing transmission and distribution corridors, de-risking the projects and increasing the likelihood of successful interconnection. CSS is the Manager of Sunlight Partners.

Services Provided by CSS

  • Operational Oversight
  • Legal & Compliance
  • Sales & Marketing
  • Project Finance
  • Accounting & HR
  • Engineering & Permitting