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Independent Studies Confirm: Homes Near Solar Projects Do Not Lose Value
MN8 Energy to Own, Build and Operate Solar Project Supporting City of Cambridge’s Historic VPPA
MN8 Energy (MN8), a leading renewable energy company, today announced it will own and operate the 135MWac Prairie Solar project in Champaign County, Illinois, which includes 50MWac of capacity dedicated to the City of Cambridge’s groundbreaking virtual power purchase agreement (VPPA). The project will support the largest VPPA ever undertaken by a U.S. city.
MN8 Energy Announces Completion of One of Rhode Island’s Largest Solar Projects for Brown University
MN8 Energy (MN8) proudly announces the successful completion of the Dry Bridge Solar facility, marking a transformative milestone for clean energy in the region and a significant step toward Brown University’s goal of achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040. This state-of-the-art solar project is one of the largest of its kind in Rhode Island, representing a major advancement in renewable energy adoption in the state.
Mercedes-Benz High-Power Charging and Starbucks Team Up to Launch an Elevated EV Charging Experience Across America
Starbucks and Mercedes-Benz High-Power Charging, a joint venture between subsidiaries of Mercedes-Benz Group AG and MN8 Energy LLC, announced today a strategic collaboration to electrify over 100 Starbucks stores across the country. The vision for the first phase of the program will be to co-locate industry-leading 400 kW electric vehicle (EV) chargers at Starbucks stores located along Interstate 5 (I-5) – a critical west coast travel corridor spanning from Canada to Mexico. The two companies share an ambition to identify additional opportunities in key markets, including core urban areas, charging deserts, and other critical travel corridors.
MN8 Energy Enhances Renewable Energy Platform with Distributed Energy Solutions Offering
MN8 Energy LLC (“MN8” or “The Company”) today announced the formation of its “Distributed Energy Solutions” (DES) offering, simplifying the path to holistic decarbonization for enterprise customers. DES’s initial focus on transportation electrification consists of three primary verticals, marrying public charging and fleet electrification, with distributed carbon-free energy solutions. Through DES, customers gain full access to MN8’s 475 years of aggregate experience across renewable energy development, finance, construction, and operations, as well as specialized expertise in the logistics and fleet management industries.
MN8 Energy LLC Announces Closing of Private Placement
MN8 Energy announces closing of $325 million convertible preferred private placement by Mercuria Energy Group and Ridgewood Infrastructure.
Mercedes-Benz HPC North America Welcomes Seasoned Executives to Transform the EV Charging Experience
Mercedes-Benz and MN8 Energy have committed over $1 billion to build North America’s fastest EV charging network by the end of the decade, powered by 100% clean energy and open to all EV brands, prioritizing quality and a Mercedes-Benz brand experience.