Mortenson Energy Services

What Mortenson Energy Services does

Mortenson (legal entity M. A. Mortenson Company) is a third-generation, family-owned U.S. construction and real estate development firm founded in 1954 and headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The firm operates as a top-10 to top-25 U.S. builder across 12 regional offices, delivering integrated engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) services for utility-scale solar, wind, battery energy storage, EV charging infrastructure, microgrids, green hydrogen, power delivery (HVDC and substations), healthcare, sports venues, data centers, advanced manufacturing, federal, and higher education projects. Its energy services arm has installed more than 12 GW of solar across 100+ projects in 17 states, roughly 60 energy storage projects, and hundreds of wind projects, including the largest solar-plus-storage project in the United States (Edwards & Sanborn, 875 MWdc / 3,287 MWh). Major active projects include the 590 MW Texas Solar Nova, Nova Power Bank (620 MW / 2,480 MWh), Spearmint's Tierra Seca and Seven Flags BESS, the Greenlane I-15 EV depot JV, and the nation's largest transit depot microgrid at Montgomery County, Maryland.

Mortenson monetizes through project-based EPC and general contracting contracts, design-build and progressive design-build arrangements, and negotiated enterprise sales across its 12 offices. Revenue streams include construction contracting (the dominant stream), engineering services, and real estate development and ownership through wholly-owned subsidiary Mortenson Properties, Inc. (MPI), which manages over 8 million square feet of industrial, medical office, life science, and office assets with more than $1 billion AUM and 300 acres of developable land. Pricing is project-specific via competitive bidding and direct negotiation; there is no public standard price list. The customer base is enterprise and government (utilities, IPPs, hyperscalers, health systems, universities, state and county governments), supported by an 80% repeat-customer rate in the Portland office and strong regional incumbency, particularly in Texas (ENR Power Rank #5).

Recent strategic activity centers on energy infrastructure and integrated delivery. In April 2026 Mortenson acquired Nor-Cal Controls (energy management systems), in 2025 it joined the Greenlane EV charging JV (NextEra, Daimler Truck, BlackRock), secured the $1.74B Harborview Bond Program, and broke ground on a $610M biosecurity facility and a 192,000 SF Utah industrial spec project. The firm is led by named VPs and General Managers across solar, storage, EV/microgrid, and regional operations, with Mortenson Properties staffed by institutional real estate hires (e.g., Head of Investments from Link Logistics).

Name

Mortenson Energy Services

Legal name

M. A. Mortenson Company

Website

https://mortenson.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1954

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Mortenson (M. A. Mortenson Company) is a third-generation, family-owned U.S. top-10 builder providing integrated EPC services for utility-scale solar, wind, battery storage, EV charging, microgrids, healthcare, data centers, and sports venues across 12 U.S. offices.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Renewable Energy Construction and EPC Services

NAICS

Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution (2211), Solar Electric Power Generation (221114), Wind Electric Power Generation (221115)

SIC

Electric Services (4911)

akta.pro primary industry

Solar EPC & Construction (Utility-Scale, Rooftop, Balance of System) (EUAMABAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Solar PV Power Plant EPC (Utility-Scale) (EUAEAAAG), Wind Farm EPC & Balance of Plant Construction (Civil, Electrical, Substations) (EUAMACAF), Renewable Energy Asset O&M (Wind, Solar, Hydro, Geothermal) (EUAEAGAB), Electrical Balance-of-Plant EPC (MV Collection, Cabling, Earthing, Lighting) (EUAEADAB), Civil & Site Works EPC (Earthworks, Roads, Drainage, Foundations) (EUAEADAA)

Keywords

• Utility-scale solar EPC
• Wind energy construction
• Battery energy storage systems
• Renewable energy construction
• Energy infrastructure development

Headquarters

HQ city

Minneapolis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices12 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Construction Contracting: EPC and general contracting services for construction projects across commercial, institutional, and energy sectors. Revenue is generated through project-based contracts for renewable energy, healthcare, sports venues, data centers, and infrastructure projects. Major projects include utility-scale solar (590 MW Texas Solar Nova), wind farms, battery storage systems (680 MWh+ projects), and commercial buildings.
2. Real Estate Development: Mortenson Properties (MPI) invests in and develops commercial real estate including industrial, medical office, life science, and office assets. Generates revenue through property development, acquisition, and asset management across the Midwest and Rocky Mountain states.
3. Engineering Services: Integrated engineering services for capital projects including preconstruction, design-build, and construction management.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Mortenson Energy Services provides operations, maintenance, and repair services for wind and solar assets, alongside engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) for utility-scale renewable energy projects including solar (12+ GW installed), wind, and battery energy storage systems. The firm delivers construction of solar-plus-storage, microgrids, EV charging infrastructure, green hydrogen facilities, and power delivery systems for enterprise, utility, and government clients.

Product overview

Mortenson is a top-25 U.S. construction company offering integrated project delivery across commercial, institutional, and energy sectors. For energy services specifically, Mortenson provides a comprehensive portfolio of renewable energy and infrastructure construction offerings including Solar Construction Services (over 12 GW installed), Wind Construction Services (hundreds of projects), Energy Storage/Battery Energy Storage Systems (approximately 60 projects using platforms like Sungrow PowerTitan 2.0 and BYD Cube Pro), Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure (including the Greenlane EV charging network), Transit Depot Microgrids (nation's largest in Montgomery County, MD), Power Delivery Infrastructure (HVDC, substations, transmission), Green Hydrogen Infrastructure, and Data Center Construction. Mortenson Properties serves as the real estate investment and ownership subsidiary. Mortenson is ranked #8 on Solar Power World's 2025 Top Solar Contractors List.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Mortenson Properties (MPI): Real estate investment and ownership arm providing comprehensive real estate solutions including industrial, medical office, life science, renewable energy, and office assets across key growth markets in the United States

Products and services

• Solar Construction Services Full engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) services for utility-scale solar projects, including project development, technology selection, and self-perform construction. Mortenson has installed over 12 GW of solar capacity across more than 100 projects in 17 states.
• Wind Construction Services Construction services for wind energy projects, including turbine installation and balance of plant construction. Mortenson has completed hundreds of wind projects nationwide.
• Energy Storage / Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) Construction and integration of battery energy storage systems ranging from utility-scale grid storage to industrial and commercial applications. Mortenson has approximately 60 energy storage projects in portfolio, including projects using Sungrow PowerTitan 2.0 platform and BYD Cube Pro battery enclosures.
• Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Construction Engineering, procurement, and construction for EV charging depots and networks, including high-powered chargers for heavy-duty, medium-duty, and light-duty zero-emission vehicles. Projects include Greenlane's flagship EV charging depot with over 60 chargers and 12 high-powered 400kW CCS pull-through chargers.
• Transit Depot Microgrid Construction Design and construction of microgrid systems for transit depots, integrating solar generation, battery storage, EV charging, and backup generation for fleet electrification. Includes the nation's largest transit depot microgrid in Montgomery County, Maryland (EMTOC, 6.8 MW with 9,800 solar panels and 2 MW/6.9 MWh battery storage).
• Power Delivery Infrastructure Construction Construction services for power transmission and distribution infrastructure, including HVDC converter stations, substations, and transmission lines for renewable energy delivery. Includes the $900 million Minnesota Power HVDC modernization project with Siemens technology.
• Green Hydrogen Infrastructure Construction Construction services for green hydrogen production facilities, supporting the development of renewable hydrogen infrastructure.
• Data Center Construction Construction services for hyperscale data center campuses, including electrical infrastructure, duct bank systems, and utility interconnection. Projects include a 500-acre hyperscale data center campus in Eagle Mountain, Utah (LEED Gold certified).
• Mortenson Properties (Real Estate Investment and Development) Real estate investment and ownership arm of Mortenson, providing comprehensive real estate solutions including acquisition and development of industrial, medical office, life science, renewable energy, and office assets. Portfolio includes 8 million square feet of assets with over $1 billion in assets under management and 300 acres of developable land.

Quantifiable outcome

• 2+ GW of solar capacity installed in 2024
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers16 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship, preferred and pilot.

• Nor-Cal ControlscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 April 2026Mortenson acquired Nor-Cal Controls, an El Dorado Hills, California-based energy management systems provider. The acquisition strengthens Mortenson's energy project delivery capabilities in renewable energy and storage systems, expanding controls expertise for solar, battery storage, and microgrid applications. The acquisition supports Mortenson's strategic expansion in energy infrastructure.
• Greenlane (JV: NextEra Energy, Daimler Truck North America, BlackRock)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 April 2025Mortenson serves as engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contractor for Greenlane's flagship EV charging depot along the I-15 corridor in Colton, California. The joint venture brings together NextEra Energy's infrastructure expertise, Daimler Truck's commercial vehicle knowledge, and BlackRock's capital. The project includes 12 high-powered 400kW CCS pull-through chargers and 29 180kW CCS bobtail chargers as the first installation in a planned 280-mile commercial EV charging network from Los Angeles to Las Vegas.
• AlphaStruxurecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMortenson serves as EPC partner for AlphaStruxure's Energy as a Service microgrid projects. The partnership includes the Brookville Smart Energy Bus Depot (completed 2023) and the EMTOC (Equipment Maintenance & Transit Operation Center) project in Derwood, Maryland - the nation's largest transit depot microgrid at 6.8 MW with 9,800 solar panels and 2 MW/6.9 MWh battery storage.
• Hamilton PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMortenson Properties partnered with Hamilton Partners for the Hamilton Commerce Center - Springville development in Utah. The Class-A spec industrial development spans approximately 192,000 square feet on 13.8 acres near Interstate 15. Mortenson serves as general contractor while Hamilton Partners leads development. The project represents continued expansion of Mortenson Properties' presence in Utah.
• First SolarpreferredTechnology or IntegrationFirst Solar supplies solar modules for Mortenson-constructed projects including Edwards & Sanborn (1.9 million modules), Blevins Solar (Series 6 Plus modules), and other utility-scale solar projects across the portfolio.
• Sungrow Power Supply Co., Ltd.preferredTechnology or IntegrationSungrow's PowerTitan 2.0 platform is used for battery energy storage systems constructed by Mortenson, including Spearmint Energy's Tierra Seca and Seven Flags projects in ERCOT and Blevins Solar battery storage scope.
• BYDpreferredTechnology or IntegrationBYD supplies Cube Pro battery enclosures for Mortenson-constructed energy storage projects including Nova Power Bank (1,000+ enclosures) and Edwards & Sanborn.
• SiemenspreferredTechnology or IntegrationSiemens supplies technology for HVDC modernization projects including the $900 million Minnesota Power project where Mortenson serves as general contractor.
• AggrekopilotTechnology or IntegrationAggreko provides battery energy storage systems for remote construction power applications. Pilot at West Camp Wind project achieved 80% fuel reduction using Aggreko BESS to replace diesel generators for temporary power.

Scale indicators18 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights2 records

Broad incumbents

• Quanta Services: Publicly-traded pure-play infrastructure construction firm with the largest U.S. renewable energy EPC market share (Blattner, PAR Electrical). Competes across utility-scale solar BoP and transmission/distribution construction where Mortenson operates.
• Bechtel: Larger private EPC firm with global infrastructure, energy, and renewables practice. Competes on the largest hyperscaler data center and HVDC transmission megaprojects alongside Mortenson.
• MasTec (now IEA Construction / MasTec Renewables): Large publicly-traded infrastructure construction firm with one of the largest utility-scale solar EPC operations in the U.S. Direct competitor on Texas Solar Nova, Blevins, and similar utility-scale solar EPC bids.
• Fluor Corporation: Large publicly-traded global EPC firm with significant renewable energy and energy storage practice. Comparable on large-scale grid-scale storage and complex renewable integration megaprojects.
• Black & Veatch: Global employee-owned EPC firm specializing in power generation, transmission, and renewable energy infrastructure. Comparable on utility-scale solar + storage and grid modernization projects where Mortenson operates.

Direct peers

• Primoris Services Corporation: Publicly-traded energy and civil infrastructure construction company with significant utility-scale solar and BESS EPC revenue. Similar project-based revenue model and customer base of independent power producers.
• McCarthy Building Companies: Top-20 U.S. builder and major EPC contractor for utility-scale solar, BESS, and high-voltage substations with similar multi-vertical exposure (healthcare, education, commercial). Operates a comparable self-perform construction model with similar geographic footprint across the Sun Belt and Midwest.
• Kiewit Energy Group: One of North America's largest employee-owned EPC firms with a substantial utility-scale solar, wind, and BESS construction practice and similar self-perform capabilities. Competes head-to-head with Mortenson on most large renewable energy RFPs.
• Burns & McDonnell: Top-10 U.S. EPC firm with major transmission, substation, and renewable energy construction practice; competes with Mortenson on integrated utility-scale solar + storage projects and HVDC infrastructure for hyperscalers.
• Swinerton Renewable Energy: Top-10 U.S. solar EPC contractor with utility-scale project experience and similar self-perform model. Direct competitor on most large solar IPP RFPs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles18 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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