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M&AClosedJanuary 19, 2022

8minute Solar Energy — 18+ GW solar + 24 GWh storage development pipeline

EIG Global Energy Partners $400M growth equity + LC commitment to 8minute Solar Energy. EIG CEO Blair Thomas joined board. 8minute later renamed Avantus. Pipeline: 18+ GW solar + 24 GWh storage at investment time.

$400M

Deal Value

18,000MW

Capacity

24,000MWh

Storage

Solar + Storage

Technology

Multi-state

Location

Deal Details

Deal Type
Strategic & Growth Capital
Seller / Sponsor
8minute Solar Energy (later renamed Avantus)
Deal Value
$400M
Stage
Development
ISO/RTO
Multiple

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