Research Outline

Global Solar Companies

Goals

To provide the names and websites of private solar companies with estimated enterprise value of at least $300 million. The companies must be English speaking companies.

Early Findings

Sungevity

  • Sungevity provides solar electricity for homes and businesses.
  • The company was founded in 2007 and its headquarters is located in Oakland, California.
  • The company website can be accessed here.
  • To date, the company has received $895.5 million in total funding.

ReNew Power

  • ReNew Power is an Indian solar and wind power generation company. The company was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Gurugram, India
  • The company website can be accessed here.
  • The company's market valuation is $2 billion.

CPS Energy

  • CPS Energy is an energy utility company that provides natural gas and electric services. The company is involved in solar energy generation and wind energy production.
  • The company was founded in 1942 and is headquartered in San Antonio, US.
  • In 2019, the company reported annual revenue of $2.8 billion.
  • CPS Energy website can be accessed here.

Summary Of Our Early Findings Relevant To The Goals

  • As we were not directed as to whether the $300 million enterprise value should be based on revenue, valuation, funding, or market capitalization, we chose to proceed with any of the four metrics based on available information because market capitalization and revenue for private companies are rarely available. If any of the four metrics ( revenue, valuation, funding, or market capitalization) is preferred, then that should be communicated to us in any reply, but please be advised that if another metric is chosen, it could negate this research, and the suggested scoping
  • Our initial hour of research provided many insights that directly answer the questions provided to us, but we were unable to tackle the entire ask due to time constraints.
  • The research will be completed in the attached spreadsheet.
  • Please select one or more of the options provided in the proposed scoping section below.