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sPower
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spower.com
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Private
Founded yearint
2012
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sPower is a Salt Lake City-based independent power producer founded in 2012 that owns and operates utility-scale and distributed electrical generation assets, financed through large-scale project debt and institutional equity from AES and AIMCo.

Ownership categoryenum
Headcount rangeband
101–250
akta.pro rankint
HeadquartersSalt Lake City, United States
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Salt Lake City
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United States
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North America
Markets served

Serves global market

Keyword5 values
independent power production, utility-scale generation, renewable energy development, distributed generation systems, solar wind power
Industry3 codes
1Permitting, Environmental & Stakeholder Engagement (EIA/ESIA, Community Relations)
CodeEUAMAAABPrimaryYes
2Backup & Resilience Power Systems (Standby Generators, Critical Facilities)
CodeEUACALAGPrimaryNo
3Incentives, Grants & Program Administration (Auctions, Tenders, IRA/ITC/PTC Advisory)
CodeEUAMAAAJPrimaryNo
NAICS code2 codes
  • Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution2211
  • Electric Power Generation22111
SIC code1 code
  • Cogeneration Services & Small Power Producers4991
Product category
Independent Power Producer / Renewable Energy Generation
Cost components6 values
Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Others
GTM typeB2B
B2B
Offering typeServices
Services
Core offering1 text field

sPower is an independent power producer (IPP) that owns, develops, and operates utility-scale and distributed electrical generation systems. The company generates electricity primarily from renewable sources (solar and wind) and sells that power under long-term contracts to utility off-takers, municipalities, and commercial customers across the United States.

Differentiator
Functional benefit
Problem solved
Product and service2 records
1Utility-Scale Power Generation
CategoryRenewable Energy Generation
2Distributed Generation Systems
CategoryDistributed Energy Solutions
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Peers10 records
TypeDirect peer
Description

AES Clean Energy is AES' U.S. utility-scale renewables platform that has absorbed sPower's operations. It is the most direct comparable — same parent, overlapping solar, wind, and storage development pipeline, and shared offtake relationships.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Invenergy is one of the largest privately held U.S. renewable energy developers and operators with utility-scale solar, wind, and storage projects. It competes head-to-head with sPower for interconnection, offtake, and project finance capacity.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Clearway operates a sizable portfolio of utility-scale wind and solar assets across the U.S. It is a direct peer in terms of asset class, offtake structure, and dependence on tax-equity and project finance markets.

TypeDirect peer
Description

EDF Renewables develops, builds, and operates utility-scale renewable and storage projects in North America, closely matching sPower's IPP business model and project financing profile.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Avantus is a large-scale U.S. solar and storage developer with a deep pipeline of utility-scale projects. It competes directly with sPower in CAISO and Western U.S. interconnection queues.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Lightsource bp is a global solar developer and IPP with significant U.S. utility-scale project activity. It is directly comparable in technology focus (solar) and IPP project finance model.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

NextEra Energy Resources is the largest U.S. renewable energy operator and a far larger incumbent in utility-scale wind, solar, and storage. It is broadly comparable as an IPP competitor and benchmark for capital cost.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Engie North America operates utility-scale renewables and distributed generation assets across multiple technologies. It is comparable to sPower in asset class and customer base but is part of a much broader global utility portfolio.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Hecate Energy is a U.S.-focused renewable energy developer with significant solar and storage project development. It competes with sPower for utility-scale project development, particularly in MISO and Eastern U.S. markets.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

AEP Renewables is the renewable generation arm of American Electric Power and develops/operates utility-scale wind, solar, and storage. It is comparable to sPower in asset class but operates within a larger incumbent utility ecosystem.

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Classification, Details

Ideal customer profile1 record

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Profile, Firmographic size, Sales motion, Sales cycle length, Buying structure, Purchase trigger, Buyer persona, Geography, Industry vertical, Primary use case, Description, Pain points, Evidence proof points, Target buyer

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No
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No

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App detail

Has app

Core technology
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Number of profiles
Profiles3 records

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Name, Designation, Designation category, Overview, Profile commentary, Source

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Funding overview

Funding stage, Last funding date, Total funding USD

Funding rounds6 records

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Round, Amount USD, Date, Pre money valuation, Total investors, Investors, News

Investors10 records

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Name, Type, Date of entry, Rounds participated, Website

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M&A

Each record includes

Name, Acquisition type, Announced date, Completed date, Status, Website, News

Investment

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sPower

Independent Power Producer / Renewable Energy Generationspower.com

sPower is a Salt Lake City-based independent power producer founded in 2012 that owns and operates utility-scale and distributed electrical generation assets, financed through large-scale project debt and institutional equity from AES and AIMCo.

sPower firmographics

Firmographics
Name
sPower
Website
https://spower.com
Company type
Private
Founded year
2012
Headcount range
101–250 employees
Short description
sPower is a Salt Lake City-based independent power producer founded in 2012 that owns and operates utility-scale and distributed electrical generation assets, financed through large-scale project debt and institutional equity from AES and AIMCo.
Ownership category
akta.pro rank

sPower industry classification

Industry
Product category
Independent Power Producer / Renewable Energy Generation
NAICS
Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution (2211), Electric Power Generation (22111)
SIC
Cogeneration Services & Small Power Producers (4991)
akta.pro primary industry
Permitting, Environmental & Stakeholder Engagement (EIA/ESIA, Community Relations) (EUAMAAAB)
akta.pro secondary industries
Backup & Resilience Power Systems (Standby Generators, Critical Facilities) (EUACALAG), Incentives, Grants & Program Administration (Auctions, Tenders, IRA/ITC/PTC Advisory) (EUAMAAAJ)

Keywords

  • Independent power production
  • Utility-scale generation
  • Renewable energy development
  • Distributed generation systems
  • Solar wind power

Where sPower is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city
Salt Lake City
HQ country
United States
HQ region
North America

Markets served

sPower business model

Business model
GTM type
B2B
Offering type
Services
Cost components
Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Others

sPower product offering

Product offering

Core offering

sPower is an independent power producer (IPP) that owns, develops, and operates utility-scale and distributed electrical generation systems. The company generates electricity primarily from renewable sources (solar and wind) and sells that power under long-term contracts to utility off-takers, municipalities, and commercial customers across the United States.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

  • Utility-Scale Power Generation
  • Distributed Generation Systems

Companies that use sPower

Customer profile

Ideal customer profiles1 record

sPower technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API
No
API docs
API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

sPower competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Direct peers

  • AES Clean Energy: AES Clean Energy is AES' U.S. utility-scale renewables platform that has absorbed sPower's operations. It is the most direct comparable — same parent, overlapping solar, wind, and storage development pipeline, and shared offtake relationships.
  • Invenergy: Invenergy is one of the largest privately held U.S. renewable energy developers and operators with utility-scale solar, wind, and storage projects. It competes head-to-head with sPower for interconnection, offtake, and project finance capacity.
  • Clearway Energy Group: Clearway operates a sizable portfolio of utility-scale wind and solar assets across the U.S. It is a direct peer in terms of asset class, offtake structure, and dependence on tax-equity and project finance markets.
  • EDF Renewables North America: EDF Renewables develops, builds, and operates utility-scale renewable and storage projects in North America, closely matching sPower's IPP business model and project financing profile.
  • Avantus (formerly 8minute Solar Energy): Avantus is a large-scale U.S. solar and storage developer with a deep pipeline of utility-scale projects. It competes directly with sPower in CAISO and Western U.S. interconnection queues.
  • Lightsource bp: Lightsource bp is a global solar developer and IPP with significant U.S. utility-scale project activity. It is directly comparable in technology focus (solar) and IPP project finance model.
  • Hecate Energy: Hecate Energy is a U.S.-focused renewable energy developer with significant solar and storage project development. It competes with sPower for utility-scale project development, particularly in MISO and Eastern U.S. markets.

Broad incumbents

  • NextEra Energy Resources: NextEra Energy Resources is the largest U.S. renewable energy operator and a far larger incumbent in utility-scale wind, solar, and storage. It is broadly comparable as an IPP competitor and benchmark for capital cost.
  • Engie North America: Engie North America operates utility-scale renewables and distributed generation assets across multiple technologies. It is comparable to sPower in asset class and customer base but is part of a much broader global utility portfolio.
  • AEP Renewables: AEP Renewables is the renewable generation arm of American Electric Power and develops/operates utility-scale wind, solar, and storage. It is comparable to sPower in asset class but operates within a larger incumbent utility ecosystem.

Market position

Customer concentration

sPower social profiles

Digital presence

sPower financial estimates

Financial estimate

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

sPower leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

sPower funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds6 records

Investors10 records

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

sPower M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about sPower

What does sPower do?

sPower is an independent power producer (IPP) that owns, develops, and operates utility-scale and distributed electrical generation systems. The company generates electricity primarily from renewable sources (solar and wind) and sells that power under long-term contracts to utility off-takers, municipalities, and commercial customers across the United States.

When was sPower founded?

sPower was founded in 2012. It employs 101 to 250 people.

Where is sPower based?

sPower is headquartered in Salt Lake City, United States, in the North America region.

Who are sPower's main competitors?

Direct peers on record are AES Clean Energy, Invenergy, Clearway Energy Group, EDF Renewables North America, Avantus (formerly 8minute Solar Energy), Lightsource bp and Hecate Energy. Broad incumbents are NextEra Energy Resources, Engie North America and AEP Renewables.

Does sPower have an API?

No public API is recorded for sPower.

What industry is sPower in?

sPower's product category is Independent Power Producer / Renewable Energy Generation. Its primary akta.pro industry code is EUAMAAAB, Permitting, Environmental & Stakeholder Engagement (EIA/ESIA, Community Relations), with a secondary code of EUACALAG, Backup & Resilience Power Systems (Standby Generators, Critical Facilities). Its NAICS code is 2211 and its SIC code is 4991.

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PR NewswiresPower, Now Part of AES Clean Energy, Closes Landmark Debt Financing for a 400 MWh Standalone Battery Storage Project in CaliforniaAES Corporation announced the closing of $154.2 million in non-recourse debt financing for Luna Storage, a 400-megawatt hour standalone lithium-ion battery storage project in Lancaster, California. The transaction was closed by sPower in late December 2020 and arranged by KeyBanc Capital Markets, Credit Agricole, Silicon Valley Bank, and Export Development Canada, marking one of the largest financing deals for a utility-scale standalone battery storage project. Luna Storage has a 15-year Energy Storage Agreement with Clean Power Alliance and is expected to come online in late 2021 to help California achieve its renewable energy commitments.PR NewswireAES and AIMCo to Form Leading Renewables Platform in the USAES and AIMCo agreed to merge sPower with AES' US clean energy business, forming a renewables platform. The combined 12 GW development pipeline will be owned 75% by AES and 25% by AIMCo, with the transaction expected to close in the next few months.GlobeNewswiresPower Names Michael Belikoff as its Chief Operating OfficersPower appointed Michael Belikoff as Chief Operating Officer, overseeing its nearly 2 GW operating portfolio and 17 GW development pipeline. Belikoff replaces retiring Randall Corey, who will stay through year-end. The company expects 650 MWdc of new capacity online this year.GlobeNewswiresPower Announces Virtual Renewable Energy Career FairsPower announced a virtual renewable energy career fair for students and teachers, featuring employee stories and a careers presentation. The company cited U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projections of 63% growth for solar installers and 57% for wind technicians over eight years. The fair is available online due to COVID-19 social distancing.GlobeNewswiresPower Closes on $350M Tax Equity Commitment for 620 MW DC Solar ProjectsPower closed a $350 million tax equity commitment for its Spotsylvania Solar Energy Center in Virginia, a 620 MW DC project. Wells Fargo is the sole investor, making it one of the largest standalone tax equity investments in solar history. The project is under construction, with phases coming online this year and completion in summer 2021.GlobeNewswireUtah Municipal Power Agency and sPower Sign Agreement to Bring Clean Power to UtahUtah Municipal Power Agency and sPower signed an agreement to build a 80 MWac solar project in Juab County, providing clean power to six member cities. The $80 million project will employ about 300 construction workers and is sPower's first utility-scale project in Utah.GlobeNewswiresPower Closes Debt and Tax Equity Financing for 218 MW Wind FarmsPower closed debt and tax equity financing for its 218 MW Prevailing Wind Park in South Dakota, with lenders HSBC and CIBC and a $189 million tax equity commitment from Bank of America Merrill Lynch. The $319 million construction/term facility is the company's largest single asset financing, and the wind farm will sell power under a 30-year power purchase agreement.GlobeNewswiresPower and PSEG Long Island Help New York Move Towards Ambitious Clean Energy GoalssPower and PSEG Long Island completed a 20 MWac solar plant in Riverhead, NY, providing power for about 2,870 homes annually. The project removes 23,970 metric tons of CO2 yearly and added over $8 million in local wages during construction. Commercial operations begin in July 2019.GlobeNewswiresPower and MCE Complete Largest Operational CCA Solar Project in CaliforniasPower and MCE completed commercial operations on a 130 MWdc solar project in Lancaster, California, named Antelope Expansion 2. The project powers over 26,000 homes and eliminates over 217,000 metric tons of CO2 annually. It is the largest operational CCA solar project in California to date.PR NewswireTrimark to Present at the 2019 Solar Asset Management (SAM) North America (NA) ConferenceTrimark Associates and sPower announced they will present on leveraging SCADA data to maximize solar fleet performance at the 2019 SAM NA Conference in San Francisco. The presentation aims to demonstrate how advanced analytics and automation can improve operational efficiency without increasing costs.