Blattner
Blattner is a U.S. renewable energy EPC contractor that builds utility-scale solar, wind, and battery storage projects across 34 states for independent power producers, renewable developers, and utilities. It is a subsidiary of Quanta Services.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1909
- HeadquartersAvon, United States
- Headcount5,001–10,000
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What Blattner does
Blattner is a U.S. renewable energy infrastructure EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) contractor headquartered in Avon, Minnesota, and operating as a subsidiary of Quanta Services (NYSE: PWR). Founded in 1907, the company specializes in utility-scale solar, wind, and battery energy storage system (BESS) construction, and has delivered more than 450 utility-scale clean energy projects totaling over 75,000 MW of installed capacity across 34 states — accounting for more than 20% of America's utility-scale wind, solar, and energy storage buildout. Its customer base comprises independent power producers and renewable developers such as RWE, Pattern Energy, and EC Source, along with regulated utilities including Arizona Public Service and PJM Interconnection; corporate names such as Apple, eBay, Samsung, Sprint, Ecolab, Lowe's, Brown University, and Intuit appear as power purchase agreement off-takers rather than direct EPC clients.
The company's core technical capability lies in turnkey delivery of utility-scale renewable energy assets — from site preparation and civil works through mechanical and electrical installation, commissioning, and grid interconnection. Blattner is layering autonomous construction technology onto this base through a multi-year strategic partnership with Built Robotics, deploying AI-driven heavy equipment on project sites to compress schedules and reduce labor intensity in skilled-trade-constrained markets. With a workforce of more than 8,000 and active recruiting pipelines at 46+ universities, the company's production capacity is anchored in a specialized craft and engineering labor pool that is difficult for new entrants to assemble quickly.
Blattner's revenue model is project-based EPC contracting — typically structured as lump-sum or fixed-price turnkey agreements with developers and utilities — with revenue recognized against project milestones and final capacity commissioned. The Quanta Services parent provides capital access, supply-chain leverage, and cross-portfolio project opportunities, positioning Blattner as the renewables-focused operating unit within one of North America's largest specialty contracting platforms. Pricing is contract-specific and tied to MW scope, terrain, interconnection complexity, and equipment procurement at the time of award.
Blattner firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Blattner
- Legal name
- Blattner Company
- Website
- https://blattnercompany.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1909
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 5,001–10,000 employees
- Short description
- Blattner is a U.S. renewable energy EPC contractor that builds utility-scale solar, wind, and battery storage projects across 34 states for independent power producers, renewable developers, and utilities. It is a subsidiary of Quanta Services.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Blattner industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Utility-Scale Renewable Energy Construction (EPC)
- NAICS
- Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction (237130)
- SIC
- Heavy Construction Other Than Bldg Const - Contractors (1600)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Wind Power Plant EPC (Onshore/Offshore) (EUAEAAAF)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Civil & Site Works EPC (Earthworks, Roads, Drainage, Foundations) (EUAEADAA), Electrical Balance-of-Plant EPC (MV Collection, Cabling, Earthing, Lighting) (EUAEADAB), Wind Balance-of-Plant EPC (Crane Pads, Turbine Foundations, Internal Roads) (EUAEADAI), Transmission Interconnection & Line Works (Gen-Tie Lines, Overhead/Underground Lines) (EUAMAFAF), Grid Interconnection & Collector Substation EPC (Utility-Scale Renewables) (EUAEABAK), Transmission line EPC & construction (overhead) (EUADAKAA)
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Where Blattner is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Avon
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices2 records
Markets served
Blattner business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- EPC Construction Services: Blattner operates as an engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contractor for utility-scale renewable energy projects. Revenue is generated through project-based contracts for solar, wind, and energy storage construction. The company delivers completed projects to developers and utilities, handling all aspects from engineering through construction and commissioning.
- Autonomous Construction Systems: Contract revenue from deployment of autonomous construction systems including AI-powered robots for pile driving, surveying, material handling, and trenching operations. The $75M contract with Built Robotics represents scaling of autonomous systems across utility-scale solar projects.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels8 records
Blattner product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Blattner provides utility-scale engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) services for renewable energy projects, including wind farms, solar plants, battery energy storage systems, and high-voltage transmission infrastructure. Scope covers engineering, procurement, civil and electrical construction, foundations, collection systems, substations, and plant commissioning for projects ranging from tens of megawatts to over 1,500 MW.
Product overview
Blattner is a tier 1 utility-scale engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) company that has built over 20% of the U.S. utility-scale wind energy, solar energy and energy storage capacity. The company operates through three sub-brands: Blattner Energy (primary EPC contractor for wind, solar, and storage projects nationwide), D.H. Blattner & Sons (specialized in California solar and storage projects), and Blattner Company (professional services arm providing corporate support). Core offerings include utility-scale solar EPC, wind EPC, battery energy storage systems (BESS), transmission line construction, and autonomous construction systems through a partnership with Built Robotics. The company has delivered over 450 utility-scale clean energy projects across the United States.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Utility-Scale Solar EPC Engineering, procurement, and construction services for utility-scale solar projects, including module installation, inverters, tracking systems, foundations, AC and DC collection system installation, and plant commissioning, delivered to renewable energy project developers and utilities.
- Utility-Scale Wind EPC Engineering, procurement, and construction services for utility-scale wind projects, including turbine installation, foundations, collection systems, transmission lines, substations, and operations and maintenance buildings for wind farm developers and utilities.
- Energy Storage (BESS) EPC Engineering, procurement, and construction services for utility-scale battery energy storage systems, including lithium-ion containers, inverters, transformers, and grid interconnection, delivered to developers and utilities requiring frequency regulation and grid support.
- Transmission Line Construction Construction of high-voltage transmission lines, substations, and Competitive Renewable Energy Zone (CREZ) infrastructure for renewable energy delivery from remote generation sites to load centers.
Quantifiable outcome
- Built over 20% of America's utility-scale wind, solar and energy storage capacity
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Companies that use Blattner
Customer profileNamed customers10 records
Segments5 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
Blattner technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
AI capability3 records
Feature3 records
Blattner partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.
- Built RoboticscoreBlattner awarded Built Robotics a $75 million contract to scale autonomous construction systems across Blattner's utility-scale solar projects nationwide. The partnership builds on seven successful deployments totaling over 1 gigawatt of capacity. Built Robotics' technology upgrades heavy equipment to Level 4 autonomy, enabling continuous operations and enhancing productivity amid persistent labor shortages in the construction industry.
- Built RoboticscoreBlattner announced deployment of Built Robotics' autonomous pile driving robots in solar projects to address labor shortages and facilitate high-volume solar energy construction. The autonomous robots improve safety and efficiency in installing foundation piles for solar panels.
- Built RoboticscoreBlattner and Built Robotics entered a three-year agreement to deploy dozens of AI-powered robots across solar construction projects in the United States. The robots handle pile driving, surveying, material handling, and trenching tasks to improve worker safety and operational efficiency. Built Robotics' 8-Layer Safety System has achieved a 100% success rate with zero injuries across dozens of construction projects.
- Quanta ServicescoreBlattner Company is the parent company of Blattner Energy and D.H. Blattner & Sons, all of which are members of the Quanta Services family of companies (NYSE: PWR). Quanta Services has emerged as a primary beneficiary of AI-driven power demand with market capitalization exceeding $70 billion and projected 2025 revenues of approximately $28 billion. Quanta was ranked #1 in solar and storage construction in the US.
- Pattern EnergymajorBlattner worked with Pattern Energy and EC Source on the Western Spirit Wind project in New Mexico. Blattner and partners hosted job fairs in New Mexico to hire local talent. Western Spirit Wind is one of the largest wind farms ever constructed in the US at 1,050 MW.
- EC SourcemajorBlattner collaborated with EC Source and Pattern Energy on the Western Spirit Wind project. The partnership demonstrates Blattner's ability to work with multiple developers on complex utility-scale wind projects.
- RWEmajorBlattner served as the developer and constructor for RWE's Emily Solar project in Illinois (273.6 MW), part of RWE's 1 GW Illinois portfolio. The project created approximately 400 jobs during peak construction and is expected to generate $30 million in property tax revenues over its lifetime.
- Arizona Public ServiceminorRecurrent Energy is part of a larger partnership with Arizona Public Service for the Desert Bloom Storage and Papago Solar facilities in Arizona. Blattner is mentioned as a potential EPC contractor for similar projects in the renewable energy sector.
Scale indicators12 records
Recent moves4 records
Expansion highlights4 records
Blattner competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Bechtel Corporation: Largest U.S.-based engineering and construction firm with renewable energy, transmission, and energy storage EPC capabilities. Competes with Blattner on large utility-scale projects but with broader global portfolio.
- Primoris Services Corporation: Specialty construction and infrastructure services (NYSE: PRIM) with utility-scale solar and energy storage EPC work alongside pipeline and civil infrastructure. Comparable in scale and project mix.
- Quanta Services: Parent company of Blattner (NYSE: PWR), the largest U.S. infrastructure construction firm. While Blattner is its renewable energy operating unit, Quanta itself competes in adjacent T&D and renewable EPC work as a broader incumbent.
- MasTec: Diversified infrastructure construction (NYSE: MTZ) with significant utility-scale clean energy and transmission EPC exposure. Competitor both inside Quanta's broader portfolio and for renewable EPC bids.
- Fluor Corporation: Global engineering and construction firm (NYSE: FLR) with energy solutions including renewable and energy storage EPC. Comparable on large-project execution though less concentrated on U.S. utility-scale renewables.
- Burns & McDonnell: Employee-owned engineering, architecture, and construction firm with strong renewable energy, transmission, and substation EPC practice competing for utility-scale projects.
Direct peers
- McCarthy Building Companies: Top-ranked solar EPC contractor (Solar Power World rankings) competing with Blattner in utility-scale solar and battery energy storage construction. Overlapping customer base of developers and utilities.
- Swinerton Renewable Energy: Utility-scale solar and energy storage EPC contractor directly competing with Blattner in the same project category and serving developer/utility customers.
- Mortenson Construction: Major U.S. utility-scale wind, solar, and BESS EPC contractor with comparable renewable energy portfolio (including major wind and solar mega-projects). Most direct head-to-head competitor for utility-scale renewable EPC contracts in the U.S.
Emerging players
- Sterling Energy: Utility-scale solar EPC specialist and subsidiary of Sterling Infrastructure (NASDAQ: STRL). Competes with Blattner for solar EPC contracts and is rapidly scaling capacity.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
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Blattner leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
Blattner subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries3 records
Blattner funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Frequently asked questions about Blattner
What does Blattner do?
Blattner provides utility-scale engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) services for renewable energy projects, including wind farms, solar plants, battery energy storage systems, and high-voltage transmission infrastructure. Scope covers engineering, procurement, civil and electrical construction, foundations, collection systems, substations, and plant commissioning for projects ranging from tens of megawatts to over 1,500 MW.
Is Blattner a public or private company?
Blattner is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was Blattner founded?
Blattner was founded in 1909. It employs 5,001 to 10,000 people.
Where is Blattner based?
Blattner is headquartered in Avon, United States, in the North America region.
How does Blattner make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. EPC Construction Services are the primary driver. The others are autonomous Construction Systems.
Who are Blattner's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Bechtel Corporation, Primoris Services Corporation, Quanta Services, MasTec, Fluor Corporation and Burns & McDonnell. Direct peers are McCarthy Building Companies, Swinerton Renewable Energy and Mortenson Construction. Sterling Energy is listed as an emerging player.
Does Blattner have an API?
No public API is recorded for Blattner.
What industry is Blattner in?
Blattner's product category is Utility-Scale Renewable Energy Construction (EPC). Its primary akta.pro industry code is EUAEAAAF, Wind Power Plant EPC (Onshore/Offshore), with a secondary code of EUAEADAA, Civil & Site Works EPC (Earthworks, Roads, Drainage, Foundations). Its NAICS code is 237130 and its SIC code is 1600.