SB Energy
SB Energy, founded in 2019 and backed by SoftBank Group and Ares Climate Infrastructure, focuses on utility-scale solar, storage, and AI-enabled 24/7 energy management, with a 2 GWp operating portfolio and 1 GWp under construction.
Founders
SB Energy was founded in 2019. The company emerged with backing from SoftBank Group and Ares Climate Infrastructure. These entities provided the foundational support necessary for SB Energy to embark on its large-scale renewable energy projects.
Services
SB Energy specializes in utility-scale solar, energy storage, and AI-enabled 24/7 energy management. The company leverages advanced interconnection strategies, strategic procurement, power marketing, project finance, and operational excellence to execute its projects. This comprehensive service offering positions SB Energy as a significant player in the renewable energy sector.
Projects
SB Energy has an impressive portfolio of projects. Notably, it has a 2 GWp operating portfolio and an additional 1 GWp under construction. Three of its projects rank among the top 15 largest solar projects in the US. The Athos II project in Riverside County, California, has a capacity of 520 MWdc. The Orion projects in Milam County, Texas, offer a combined capacity of 875 MWdc, with Google being the anchor customer. In Kern County, California, the Pelican’s Jaw project will feature a capacity of 520 MWdc along with 952 MWh storage, and its customer is San Diego Community Power.
Solar and Storage Pipeline
SB Energy is actively expanding its footprint in renewable energy with a significant pipeline. The company has more than 15 GWp in the solar pipeline and over 12 GWh in the storage pipeline. These projects are in various stages of development, and once completed, they will substantially contribute to the US renewable energy landscape.
Headquarters and Offices
SB Energy operates offices across several locations in the United States. Their headquarters are situated in Redwood City, California. Additional offices are located in Denver, Colorado; San Diego, California; and Tempe, Arizona. These strategic locations enable SB Energy to manage and execute projects across different regions effectively.