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Press Releases
![DSD Secures $75M in Tax Equity Financing from Bank of America [Press Release]](https://dsdrenewables.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/1440x540-1080x540.jpg)
DSD Secures $75M in Tax Equity Financing from Bank of America [Press Release]
DSD Renewables has closed on $75 million in tax equity financing from Bank of America to support the company’s 2023 build plan – its pipeline of distributed generation solar projects to be built through 2023.
AT&T Signs Agreement with DSD Renewables for 15.5 MW of Community Solar Power in New York [Press Release]
AT&T has signed an agreement with DSD Renewables to serve as an anchor tenant subscriber for a five-project community solar portfolio in Upstate New York, offtaking 15.5 megawatts (MW) of the larger 24.1 MW portfolio.
![DSD and Black Bear complete 1.4 MW solar installation at Pleasanton office park in CA [Press Release]](https://dsdrenewables.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/pleasanton-1080x675.jpg)
DSD and Black Bear complete 1.4 MW solar installation at Pleasanton office park in CA [Press Release]
DSD and Black Bear Energy have completed two onsite solar canopies, totaling 1.4 MW, at Pleasanton Corporate Commons office park in California. The two installations are expected to generate over 2 GWh of clean energy annually.
![DSD and Black Bear complete 554 kW solar installation at Signature Center in Pleasanton, CA [Press Release]](https://dsdrenewables.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/featuredimage-1080x675.jpg)
DSD and Black Bear complete 554 kW solar installation at Signature Center in Pleasanton, CA [Press Release]
DSD and Black Bear Energy have completed the construction of two onsite rooftop solar systems at the Signature Center office buildings in Pleasanton, CA, which will serve a large portion of the buildings’ electricity needs.
![DSD and NLCS Complete 1.85 MW Solar Project at The Village at Orchard Ridge [Press Release]](https://dsdrenewables.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/NLCS_TVOR_VA_1847kW_Ground_2023-66-feat-1080x675.jpg)
DSD and NLCS Complete 1.85 MW Solar Project at The Village at Orchard Ridge [Press Release]
DSD and National Lutheran Communities & Services (NLCS) have completed the installation of a solar project at a life plan community in Shenandoah Valley, VA, which will meet 85% of the community’s energy needs.
![DSD Acquires 11.8 MW Community Solar-Plus-Storage Project from New Leaf Energy [Press Release]](https://dsdrenewables.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Screenshot-2023-01-30-at-5.35.39-PM-1080x675.png)
DSD Acquires 11.8 MW Community Solar-Plus-Storage Project from New Leaf Energy [Press Release]
DSD has acquired a community solar-plus-storage project in Dartmouth, Massachusetts, to provide lower-cost electricity to the local community, including those in low-income areas.
![DSD Partners With PanelClaw to Mitigate Solar Supply Chain Disruptions [Press Release]](https://dsdrenewables.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/HomeDepotDistributionCenters_MD_7764kW_Rooftop_2021-70-1080x675.jpg)
DSD Partners With PanelClaw to Mitigate Solar Supply Chain Disruptions [Press Release]
DSD has signed an agreement with PanelClaw, a leading U.S. manufacturer of solar panel mounting systems, to supply panel racking for a forthcoming 150 MW portfolio.
![DSD and The Home Depot to Install 13 MW Solar Portfolio in California [Press Release]](https://dsdrenewables.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/DSD_THD2-1080x675.jpg)
DSD and The Home Depot to Install 13 MW Solar Portfolio in California [Press Release]
DSD has expanded its relationship with The Home Depot, with a new solar portfolio that will bring 13 megawatts (MW) of rooftop solar to 25 store locations in California.
![DSD Closes $155 Million Financing for First-of-its-Kind ABS with Community Solar [Press Release]](https://dsdrenewables.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/CWP_GedneyWayLandfill_NY_2295kW_Ground_Canopy_2022-111-1080x675.jpg)
DSD Closes $155 Million Financing for First-of-its-Kind ABS with Community Solar [Press Release]
DSD will issue the first ever commercial and industrial (C&I) solar asset-backed securitization (ABS), with a significant concentration of community solar assets.
![DSD and Black Bear Energy Break Ground on 554 kW Solar Installation in Pleasanton, CA [Press Release]](https://dsdrenewables.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/DSDfeaturedimage-1080x675.jpg)
DSD and Black Bear Energy Break Ground on 554 kW Solar Installation in Pleasanton, CA [Press Release]
DSD & Black Bear Energy have broken ground on onsite rooftop solar systems, at two office buildings in California, expected to produce about 940,000 kWh of clean energy per year.
![DSD Secures $40 Million Tax Equity Investment from U.S. Bank [Press Release]](https://dsdrenewables.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/CWP_SanitationBuilding_NY_416kW_Rooftop_2022-18-1-1080x675.jpg)
DSD Secures $40 Million Tax Equity Investment from U.S. Bank [Press Release]
DSD has secured a $40 million tax equity investment from U.S. Bank, enabling it to capture full tax attributes of its installed solar systems while accelerating deployment to customers.
![DSD and Black Bear Break Ground on 1.4 MW Solar Installation on Office Campus in Pleasanton, CA [Press Release]](https://dsdrenewables.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/CityofFresnoMunicipalServiceCenter_CA_2962kW_CanopyRooftop_2021-24-1080x675.jpeg)
DSD and Black Bear Break Ground on 1.4 MW Solar Installation on Office Campus in Pleasanton, CA [Press Release]
DSD & Black Bear Energy have broken ground on two onsite solar canopies at a California office park, which are expected to generate over 2 million kWh of energy per year.
![DSD Launches Redesigned Tech Platform with New Features and Capabilities [Press Release]](https://dsdrenewables.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/DSD-1080x675.jpg)
DSD Launches Redesigned Tech Platform with New Features and Capabilities [Press Release]
DSD has launched a first-of-its-kind software platform, DSD Connect. The updated platform introduces new capabilities to accelerate the financing and development of solar projects.
![DSD Triples Solar Capacity and Staff, Raises More Than $1B in 3 Years Since Launch [Press Release]](https://dsdrenewables.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/ac2iSGDg-1080x675.jpg)
DSD Triples Solar Capacity and Staff, Raises More Than $1B in 3 Years Since Launch [Press Release]
On its 3-year anniversary, DSD celebrates 3x growth en route to becoming a national leader in commercial and industrial (C&I) solar development.
![DSD & Mauna Loa Earn Top Project of the Year Award from E+E Leader [Press Release]](https://dsdrenewables.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/273862570_475499057395846_1805309106790079012_n-1080x675.jpeg)
DSD & Mauna Loa Earn Top Project of the Year Award from E+E Leader [Press Release]
DSD’s 1.2 MW solar system for Mauna Loa earned a Top Project of the Year designation in the 2022 Environment + Energy Leader Awards.
![DSD Completes 6.8 MW Community Solar Portfolio for the City of White Plains [Press Release]](https://dsdrenewables.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/dsd-chester-maple-garage_2-1080x675.jpg)
DSD Completes 6.8 MW Community Solar Portfolio for the City of White Plains [Press Release]
DSD and The City of White Plains have completed construction of a nine-site community solar portfolio, the largest municipal solar energy deployment in Westchester County, NY.
DSD Acquires 11.3 MW Community Solar Portfolio in Minnesota [Press Release]
DSD has acquired a seven-project community solar portfolio, spanning six cities in Minnesota, marking the company’s first venture into the state.
DSD Secures $70 Million Tax Equity Financing from Morgan Stanley [Press Release]
DSD secured a $70M tax equity investment to support the development of more than 87 MWs of distributed solar and storage systems in 2022.
![DSD Breaks Ground on 8.4 MW Solar Portfolio with Caesars Entertainment [Press Release]](https://dsdrenewables.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/HARRAHS-GARAGESROOFTOP_2-1080x675.jpeg)
DSD Breaks Ground on 8.4 MW Solar Portfolio with Caesars Entertainment [Press Release]
DSD and Caesars Entertainment have broken ground on an expansive solar portfolio that will span three Caesars properties in Atlantic City, NJ.
![DSD Acquires a Six-Project, 7.5 MW Rooftop Solar Portfolio from Dynamic Energy [Press Release]](https://dsdrenewables.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Solar-energy-power-array-installation-NJ-1080x648.jpeg)
DSD Acquires a Six-Project, 7.5 MW Rooftop Solar Portfolio from Dynamic Energy [Press Release]
DSD has acquired three rooftop solar projects in NJ and CT from Dynamic Energy, and intends to acquire another three later this year.
![DSD and Black Bear complete 554 kW solar installation at Signature Center in Pleasanton, CA [Press Release]](https://dsdrenewables.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/featuredimage-1080x675.jpg)
DSD Secures $200M Preferred Equity Investment from Ares Management [Press Release]
DSD announces it has secured a $200 million preferred equity investment, from a fund managed by Ares Management Corporation, to fuel its continued strategic growth.
![DSD and Hawaiian Host Group Launch Solar + Storage System for Mauna Loa [Press Release]](https://dsdrenewables.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/ml_1-1080x675.jpeg)
DSD and Hawaiian Host Group Launch Solar + Storage System for Mauna Loa [Press Release]
DSD and HHG announce the completion of a 1.2 MW solar farm and 500 kW battery storage system for Mauna Loa, one of the world’s leading macadamia nut brands.
![DSD and Black Bear complete 554 kW solar installation at Signature Center in Pleasanton, CA [Press Release]](https://dsdrenewables.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/featuredimage-1080x675.jpg)
DSD Acquires a Six-Site Community Solar-Plus-Storage Portfolio from Borrego [Press Release]
DSD acquires a 45 MW solar-plus-energy storage project portfolio in southeastern MA, to provide renewable energy to residents and local businesses in the region.
![DSD Partners with T-Mobile on 17 MWs of Community Solar Project [Press Release]](https://dsdrenewables.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/T-Mobile_sq-958x675.jpeg)
DSD Partners with T-Mobile on 17 MWs of Community Solar Project [Press Release]
DSD launches the first of three community solar projects to support T-Mobile’s efforts to combat climate change and make its business even more sustainable.
![DSD and Black Bear complete 554 kW solar installation at Signature Center in Pleasanton, CA [Press Release]](https://dsdrenewables.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/featuredimage-1080x675.jpg)
DSD Acquires Two Community Solar Projects from Mainely Solar, Totaling 11.79 MWs [Press Release]
DSD has acquired a pair of ground-mounted community solar projects in Southwest Maine from Mainely Solar totaling 11.79 MWs.
![DSD and Black Bear complete 554 kW solar installation at Signature Center in Pleasanton, CA [Press Release]](https://dsdrenewables.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/featuredimage-1080x675.jpg)
DSD and Developer Network Partner, Earthlight Technologies, Announce New 1.1 MW Solar Installation [Press Release]
Through its Developer Network, DSD has partnered with Earthlight Technologies to develop a 1.1 MW commercial ground mount solar system in Farmington, Connecticut.
![DSD and Jordan Energy Unveil 1.9 MW Solar Project for Dairy Plant in PA [Press Release]](https://dsdrenewables.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/featuredimage-1080x675.png)
DSD and Jordan Energy Unveil 1.9 MW Solar Project for Dairy Plant in PA [Press Release]
DSD and Jordan Energy announce a new 1.9 MW ground mount solar installation at Dairy Farmers of America’s production facility in Middlebury Center, PA.
![DSD and Jordan Energy Unveil 1.9 MW Solar Project for Dairy Plant in PA [Press Release]](https://dsdrenewables.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/featuredimage-1080x675.png)
DSD’s Cameron Bard Named to 2021 Environment+Energy Leader 100 List [Press Release]
DSD announces that Cameron Bard, Vice President of DSD’s Developer Network, has been named to the E+E 100 — for his commitment to clean energy and a sustainable future.
![DSD and Jordan Energy Unveil 1.9 MW Solar Project for Dairy Plant in PA [Press Release]](https://dsdrenewables.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/featuredimage-1080x675.png)
DSD Partners with Solar Optimum on New Rooftop Solar Project in CA [Press Release]
DSD has partnered with Solar Optimum to develop a 522 kW rooftop solar project for Molding Corporation of America, based in Pacoima, California.
![DSD & Black Bear Energy Announce 1.4 MW Solar Project in White Plains [Press Release]](https://dsdrenewables.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/DSD_PR-1080x675.jpg)
DSD & Black Bear Energy Announce 1.4 MW Solar Project in White Plains [Press Release]
DSD and Black Bear Energy have broken ground on a 1.4 MW community solar installation at The Source of White Plains, a first-class shopping center in downtown White Plains, NY.
![DSD & Black Bear Energy Announce 1.4 MW Solar Project in White Plains [Press Release]](https://dsdrenewables.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/DSD_PR-1080x675.jpg)
DSD Acquires 4.3 MW Community Solar Project Near Woodstock [Press Release]
DSD has acquired a 4.3 MW ground-mounted community solar project from BQ Energy in Bethel, New York, near the site of the legendary Woodstock Music and Art Fair.
![DSD and Jordan Energy Unveil 1.9 MW Solar Project for Dairy Plant in PA [Press Release]](https://dsdrenewables.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/featuredimage-1080x675.png)
DSD Acquires Nine-Project Community Solar Portfolio in NY and MD [Press Release]
DSD has agreed to acquire a nine-project, 41.5 MW community solar portfolio, to provide more community, commercial and residential solar across New York and Maryland.
![DSD and Jordan Energy Unveil 1.9 MW Solar Project for Dairy Plant in PA [Press Release]](https://dsdrenewables.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/featuredimage-1080x675.png)
DSD Completes Solar Canopy Installations on Cape Cod Golf Course [Press Release]
DSD, in partnership with CVEC, completed the installation of two carport solar canopies, part of a 16-project portfolio that will help bring renewable energy across Cape Cod.
![DSD & Black Bear Energy Announce 1.4 MW Solar Project in White Plains [Press Release]](https://dsdrenewables.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/DSD_PR-1080x675.jpg)
DSD Acquires Community Solar Portfolio from Source Renewables [Press Release]
DSD has acquired another three-project, 15.6 MW community solar energy portfolio from Source Renewables, to provide more commercial and residential solar in New York State.
![DSD and Jordan Energy Unveil 1.9 MW Solar Project for Dairy Plant in PA [Press Release]](https://dsdrenewables.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/featuredimage-1080x675.png)
DSD Acquires Brooklyn Community Solar Project [Press Release]
DSD has acquired a 763 kW community solar project in Brooklyn, NY, which will transform an old warehouse into a clean-energy generator and indoor community soccer facility.
![DSD and Jordan Energy Unveil 1.9 MW Solar Project for Dairy Plant in PA [Press Release]](https://dsdrenewables.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/featuredimage-1080x675.png)
DSD Launches New Developer Network [Press Release]
DSD introduces DSD Connect, a dedicated platform to provide regional developers and EPC partners with tools, resources, and flexible third-party financing.
![DSD and Jordan Energy Unveil 1.9 MW Solar Project for Dairy Plant in PA [Press Release]](https://dsdrenewables.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/featuredimage-1080x675.png)
DSD Acquires 2.176MW Solar Project on California Oilfield [Press Release]
DSD has acquired a PV solar project at the Lost Hills Oilfield in Kern County, CA — a single-axis ground mount system estimated to produce over 4,917MWh of energy per year.
![DSD and Jordan Energy Unveil 1.9 MW Solar Project for Dairy Plant in PA [Press Release]](https://dsdrenewables.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/featuredimage-1080x675.png)
DSD Secures $85M in Tax Equity Financing from Bank of America [Press Release]
DSD announced the closing of $85M in tax equity financing from Bank of America to support its expanding pipeline of distributed generation solar projects in the C&I market through 2021.
![DSD and Jordan Energy Unveil 1.9 MW Solar Project for Dairy Plant in PA [Press Release]](https://dsdrenewables.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/featuredimage-1080x675.png)
DSD Earns Supplier Sustainability Award from Verizon [Press Release]
DSD was selected as a winner of Verizon’s 2021 Supplier Sustainability Award for its efforts in helping the company reach its goal of net zero operational emissions by 2035.
![DSD and Jordan Energy Unveil 1.9 MW Solar Project for Dairy Plant in PA [Press Release]](https://dsdrenewables.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/featuredimage-1080x675.png)
DSD and Sunset Development Break Ground on a Solar Installation at Bishop Ranch [Press Release]
DSD broke ground on a solar + storage installation at Bishop Ranch business park, which will help the campus pursue its goal of 100% clean energy use.
![DSD and Jordan Energy Unveil 1.9 MW Solar Project for Dairy Plant in PA [Press Release]](https://dsdrenewables.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/featuredimage-1080x675.png)
DSD Secures $150M in Revolver Financing from Rabobank [Press Release]
DSD announced today it has secured a two-year, $150 million construction revolver with Rabobank, a global food and agribusiness bank and leader in sustainability-oriented banking.
![DSD & Black Bear Energy Announce 1.4 MW Solar Project in White Plains [Press Release]](https://dsdrenewables.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/DSD_PR-1080x675.jpg)
DSD Unveils Custom Solar Carport for IKEA Baltimore [Press Release]
DSD’s new carport at IKEA Baltimore is the first of many solar-project rollouts, scheduled on both coasts, to help the company reach its ambitious climate positive goals.
![DSD & Black Bear Energy Announce 1.4 MW Solar Project in White Plains [Press Release]](https://dsdrenewables.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/DSD_PR-1080x675.jpg)
DSD Closes $300M Debt Facility with Credit Suisse To Support Solar Innovation Over Next 24 Months [Press Release]
DSD announced today the closing of a $300M debt facility financed by Credit Suisse, the first of multiple financing deals DSD expects to close on this winter.
![DSD & Black Bear Energy Announce 1.4 MW Solar Project in White Plains [Press Release]](https://dsdrenewables.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/DSD_PR-1080x675.jpg)
DSD Acquires Two-Project, 10 MW Community Solar Portfolio in Lenox, NY [Press Release]
DSD’s latest solar portfolio acquisition is slated for completion by the end of January and will benefit small commercial & residential customers in and around Lenox.
![DSD & Black Bear Energy Announce 1.4 MW Solar Project in White Plains [Press Release]](https://dsdrenewables.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/DSD_PR-1080x675.jpg)
DSD Acquires 17 MW Community Solar Portfolio in New York from Source Renewables [Press Release]
DSD has acquired a 3-project, 17 MW community solar portfolio from Source Renewables, to reach operation next summer.
![DSD & Black Bear Energy Announce 1.4 MW Solar Project in White Plains [Press Release]](https://dsdrenewables.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/DSD_PR-1080x675.jpg)
DSD Mobilizes 3 Projects to Save $100K+ Per Year on Cape Cod [Press Release]
3 new solar projects from DSD and CVEC are projected to save the community more than $100,000 in annual energy costs.
![DSD & Black Bear Energy Announce 1.4 MW Solar Project in White Plains [Press Release]](https://dsdrenewables.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/DSD_PR-1080x675.jpg)
DSD Acquires 3.9 MW Community Solar Portfolio [Press Release]
Four Rooftop Projects to be Among First from Massachusetts SMART Initiative to Reach Commercial Operation.
![DSD & Black Bear Energy Announce 1.4 MW Solar Project in White Plains [Press Release]](https://dsdrenewables.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/DSD_PR-1080x675.jpg)
DSD Announces First Strategic Project Acquisition [Press Release]
7.9 MW Community Solar Portfolio in Colorado Acquired from Oak Leaf Energy Partners
![DSD & Black Bear Energy Announce 1.4 MW Solar Project in White Plains [Press Release]](https://dsdrenewables.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/DSD_PR-1080x675.jpg)
Distributed Solar Development Raises $250M Fund to Support Projected Solar Growth Next Year [Press Release]
SCHENECTADY, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Distributed Solar Development (DSD) – the business backed by BlackRock Real Assets’ Global Renewable Power platform and GE Renewable Energy – announced today the closing of a $250M fund financed by Morgan Stanley, Silicon Valley...
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