Markets & Projects2020-03-27T15:04:43+00:00

Our Experience Helping Major Players
in the Energy Market

  • Los Angeles Department of Water and Power
  • City of Palo Alto
  • PG&E

Historic Project Successes

One of the Largest Battery Storage Systems Providing Resource Adequacy2019-12-07T04:01:09+00:00

Project Name:
Aliso Canyon
Location:
Pomona, CA
Size:
20 MW + 80 MWh
Customer:
AltaGas
Overview:
In response to the Aliso Canyon gas leak that evacuated thousands of homes and hurt Southern California’s electricity generation capacity, investor owned utilities and regulators launched a first-ever emergency procurement strategy to quickly add capacity for resource adequacy (RA) by leveraging fast-responding energy storage. AltaGas + Greensmith won the project.
Distinction:
2018 Engineering Excellence Competition Winner – American Council of Engineering Companies, 2017 System of the Year – GridEdge Awards, (Currently the largest indoor battery facility at 12,500 square feet)
Impact:
Averted brown-outs/blackouts by immediately shoring up capacity and reliability by integrating over 12,000 batteries into an existing gas plant in the LA basin. Capable of delivering 80 MWh continuously for 4 hours – enough to power 15,000 homes.
Successes:
Fastest system deployment globally at four months from Notice to Proceed to CAISO qualification. Largest energy storage system deployment globally in 2016. Beyond RA, the system owner is using the system and software to capture more value streams in California through multiple applications including day ahead and 5 minute energy markets

This project was developed by a BrightNight team member.

One of the World’s Largest Solar Power Plants2019-06-11T05:15:25+00:00

Project Name:
Mount Signal Solar Farm
Location:
Calexico in Imperial County, California
Size:
800 MW
Customer:
Southern California Edison
Overview:
Solar cluster comprised of three separate projects in Southern California
Distinction:
One of the world’s largest solar projects
Impact:
Mount Signal generates enough energy to power over 1 million people during the daytime
Successes:
Brought to commercial operation with an extremely aggressive timeline

This project was developed during Martin’s time as CEO and Founder of 8minutenergy Renewables, LLC.
Martin was an investor in this project during development.

First PG&E Solar Choice Power Plant Using Advanced Technology2019-06-10T09:08:37+00:00

Project Name:
Redwood Solar Farm
Location:
Kern County, California
Size:
135 MW
Customer:
PG&E, Southern California Edison (SCE) and the City of Palo Alto Utilities
Overview:
Utility-scale solar PV projects
Distinction:
First operational project to serve as a dedicated resource for the PG&E Solar Choice program, providing clean energy for California residents
Impact:
Produces enough renewable solar energy to serve 65,000 Californians
Successes:
Brought jobs and tax revenues while generating renewable energy for people in California

This project was developed during Martin’s time as CEO and Founder of 8minutenergy Renewables, LLC.
Martin was an investor in this project during development.

The Solar Power Plant Beating Natural Gas-Fired Power Plants in Price2019-06-11T05:07:47+00:00

Project Name:
Springbok Solar Farm
Location:
Kern County, California
Size:
450 MW
Customer:
Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) and the Southern California Public Power Authority (SCPPA)
Overview:
Three utility-scale solar projects located on 1,000+ acres of disturbed land
Distinction:
Springbok 2 was the first project to deliver prices lower than a natural gas fired power plant
Impact:
Generates enough energy to power more than 150,000 Los Angeles households
Successes:
Created almost 2,000 jobs

This project was developed during Martin’s time as CEO and Founder of 8minutenergy Renewables, LLC.
Martin is an investor in this project.

U.S. Price Leader at the Time with 2.3 Cents/kWh2019-06-10T09:11:45+00:00

Project Name:
Eagle Shadow Mountain Solar Farm
Location:
Clark County, Nevada
Size:
400 MW
Customer:
NV Energy
Overview:
Clean, solar energy project developed on tribal lands; part of plans to replace coal-fired plant
Distinction:
Largest solar project ever on tribal land; lowest LCOE in the country at the time
Impact:
Will deliver abundant and affordable energy to about 180,000 homes in Nevada
Successes:
To be built beside a retiring coal plant, signifying the affordability and importance of renewable energy

This project was developed during Martin’s time as CEO and Founder of 8minutenergy Renewables, LLC.
Martin was an investor in this project during development.

Proven Success

Proven success in the world’s most competitive markets in the United States, Africa, Asia and Europe

Global Reach

We serve high-demand, high-growth and under-serviced markets

Local Presence

Local presence in India, Bangladesh, Singapore, and the United States

Financially Secure

Strong financial funding and an advanced technology platform to drive expansion in key growth regions

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South-East Asia

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Recent Posts

  • United States

    Market Size: 4,200 TWh

    Uniqueness: One of the most competitive markets in the world; California is the pioneer among the large electricity markets in the world

    Market Maturity: Mature electricity market

    Market Focus: Primarily replacement market

    Our Impact: Our team has proven experience with large-scale U.S. projects

  • India

    Market Size: 1,200 TWh

    Uniqueness: A high-growth, under-served market with the second largest population in the world

    Market Maturity: Young market

    Market Focus: Clean energy

  • Bangladesh

    Market Size: 60 TWh

    Uniqueness: Fast-growing economy with a successful track record in the grid build-out and an aggressive plan to provide energy access to every citizen

    Market Maturity: Growth market

    Market Focus: Solar

    Our Impact: The team at BrightNight has been among the first companies developing solar power plants in the region

  • South-East Asia

    Market Size: 880 TWh

    Uniqueness: Fast-moving market

    Market Maturity: Younger market in the growth phase

    Market Focus: Greenfield projects with emphasis on dispatchable capabilities; utility-scale solar and storage are key

    Our Impact: We aim to help establish the concept of dispatchable energy in an area that greatly needs it