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Press Releases
Arena Renewables Completes Sale of 40MW Illinois Solar Portfolio to Summit Ridge Energy
CHICAGO, IL [May 28, 2025] – Arena Renewables LLC (Arena), a leading community and distributed solar and storage developer, announced today the sale of six Illinois remote crediting solar projects to Summit Ridge Energy, a leading developer and owner-operator of commercial solar projects. The portfolio, which totals roughly 40 megawatts (MW) of installed capacity, will […]
Summit Ridge Energy Announces Solar Energy Agreement with Digital Realty to Power Data Centers in Illinois
Agreement delivers 5.1 MW of solar energy annually to Digital Realty, supporting their carbon offset goals Calvert – Speedway, a Summit Ridge Energy 2.4 MW solar project in Elwood, IL. ARLINGTON, VA (May 22, 2025) – Today, Summit Ridge Energy, the nation’s leading commercial solar company, announced a partnership with Digital Realty (NYSE: DLR) to […]
In the News
Solar Power World: Summit Ridge Energy building 5.1-MW solar project supporting Illinois data centers
Commercial solar contractor Summit Ridge Energy is working with Digital Realty to deliver 5.1 MW of solar energy annually for the data center company’s operations. With this purchase, Digital Realty, which provides of cloud- and carrier-neutral data center solutions, will advance its sustainability objectives. This agreement includes both savings on energy costs and the purchase of renewable […]
Investors Hangout: Summit Ridge Energy Launches Major Solar Project in Virginia
Empowering Virginians with Sustainable Solar Energy ELKTON, VA – Summit Ridge Energy (SRE), recognized as a leading solar developer, proudly announced the recent energization of their Scenic Farms Shared Solar Project, a 4.1-megawatt solar installation located in Virginia. This initiative is part of the state’s expanded Shared Solar program, offering innovative solutions for consumers seeking solar […]
Podcasts
Climate Positive Podcast: How Summit Ridge Energy Went from Being a Small Startup in Community Solar to the Industry Leader
Steve Raeder, founder and CEO of Summit Ridge Energy, the nation’s leading commercial solar company, recently appeared on the Climate Positive podcast to share learnings from the frontlines of a dynamic industry. Since its founding in 2017, Summit Ridge has invested more than $1.6 billion into clean energy assets, including a development pipeline of […]
The Solar Maverick Podcast: How Summit Ridge Energy is dominating the Virginia Community Solar Market
The Virginia Clean Economy Act aims to convert Virginia’s electric grid to 100% clean energy by 2050. Pairing that local legislation with the federal Inflation Reduction Act is allowing Summit Ridge Energy to invest in the Commonwealth and move the state closer to reaching decarbonization goals while moving the economy forward. In November 2023, Summit […]
News Stories
Summit Ridge Energy Scales New Heights at RE+ 2024 Anaheim
Celebrating 20 years of RE+, North America’s largest clean energy event We came, we saw, we climbed (virtually). Summit Ridge Energy had a thrilling experience at this year’s RE+ clean energy conference in Anaheim, CA. From holding 1:1 sessions with industry leaders to featuring a virtual reality-powered climbing experience, this event represented a notable milestone […]
548 Foundation’s Training Program Shines following its Fourth Cohort’s Graduation
Summit Ridge Energy and 548 Foundation: Transforming lives through comprehensive clean energy training 18 motivated individuals and their families at the 548 Foundation’s fourth cohort graduation ceremony This past quarter, our partner organization, the 548 Foundation, made significant strides in advancing workforce development in the clean energy sector. This period saw the Solar Energy Career […]