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SolaREIT Spotlight: December
This month, we're proud to spotlight Santosh Rajani, Finance Manager at SolaREIT. With a background in business, real estate, and finance, and a passion for learning and growth, Santosh brings focus, curiosity, and a solutions-driven mindset to every project he takes on.
Podcast Release: Laura Pagliarulo on NPM Interconnections
Laura Pagliarulo, CEO and Co-Founder of SolaREIT, was recently featured on the NPM Interconnections podcast exploring the rise of powered land banks to support data centers and other growing sources of load demand. In her conversation with host Jonathan Berke, she discussed how strategically positioned, power-ready sites can accelerate development, and shared her outlook for U.S. battery energy storage growth as FEOC restrictions take effect in January 2026.
SolaREIT Surpasses $5 Billion Project Value Milestone in Solar and Battery Energy Storage Land Financing
Clean Energy Real Estate Leader Milestone Aligns with the Company’s Five-Year Anniversary
SolaREIT Spotlight: November
This month, we’re proud to spotlight Gabriel Galupo, a Finance Associate on the SolaREIT team. With a background in finance and a passion for clean energy, Gabriel brings curiosity, focus, and enthusiasm to every project he tackles.
SolaREIT Spotlight: October
This month, we’re proud to spotlight Caren Suarez, a member of our accounting team whose career path reflects both resilience and dedication. After balancing years of part-time accounting work while raising her three children, Caren returned to the full-time workforce at SolaREIT, bringing with her a wealth of experience and a strong commitment to excellence.
SolaREIT CEO Laura Pagliarulo Named to Washington Business Journal’s 2025 “Women Who Mean Business” List
Award honors female leaders shaping Greater Washington’s business and civic landscape
SolaREIT Spotlight: September
This month, we're proud to spotlight Matt Kroskin, who supports both our finance and business development teams. With a background in economics and a growing passion for real estate and renewables, Matt brings curiosity, adaptability, and a drive to learn to everything he does.
SolaREIT Secures $200 Million Debt Commitment from SLC Management to Expand Real Estate Financing for Battery Storage and Solar Projects
Long-Term Capital Partnership Reinforces SolaREIT’s Scalable Model and Market Momentum
SolaREIT Spotlight: August
This month, we're proud to spotlight Erica Reidy, the newest member of our Business Development team. With over a decade of experience in renewables, Erica brings both deep industry knowledge and infectious enthusiasm to her work. Read on to learn more.
SolaREIT Surpasses $125M in Battery Energy Storage Land Financing
SolaREIT Capital Solutions Support Over 1.4 GW of Storage Projects Across the U.S.
Stay Frosty: For community solar developers, it’s time to keep your cool – and keep building
If there’s ever been a time for community solar developers to stay frosty, this is it. I’ve been involved in community solar since the concept first emerged more than a decade ago, and I know from experience that community solar developers are some of the most creative, persistent people in the industry. We’re going to need all the ingenuity and persistence we can muster to sustain momentum in the face of such strong headwinds today. Here’s why it’s so important – and how to do it.
SolaREIT Spotlight: July
This month, we're happy to shine the spotlight on Peter Wyatt, Sales and Business Development Manager. Peter joined SolaREIT full-time in 2025 after completing an internship with us. He is a recent graduate of the University of Massachusetts Amherst with a degree in Business Administration from the Isenberg School of Management. Read on to learn more.
SolaREIT Expands Team to Support Continued Growth in Solar and Storage Land Financing
New Hires Strenthen Legal and Business Development Teams
SolaREIT Spotlight: June
This month, we're happy to shine the spotlight on Christina Akay, our Director of Marketing. Christina brings a diverse professional background and strategic communications expertise to our team, helping to craft and share SolaREIT's story. Read on to learn more.
Why Large Developers Are Embracing Land Financing
There’s a common misconception in the renewable energy industry: that land financing solutions are primarily designed for small or mid-sized developers looking to bridge capital gaps during the development cycle. But in reality, some of the largest and most sophisticated developers in the U.S. are actively leveraging land financing to drive portfolio optimization, efficiencies, and growth while gaining a competitive edge.
SolaREIT Spotlight: April
This month, we're shining the spotlight on Jeff Gorman, Senior Vice President of Business Development. Jeff has been with SolaREIT since nearly the beginning, playing a key role in building the foundation of who we are today. Read on to learn more about his path to SolaREIT and where he thinks the industry is headed.
SolaREIT Expands Revolving Credit Facility to $60 Million with Atlantic Union Bank and EagleBank
Third Upsize in Less Than Two Years Demonstrates Strong Market Confidence. Competitive Cost of Land Capital Benefits Solar and Storage Developers Across the Country
SolaREIT Spotlight: March
This month, we're happy to shine the spotlight on George Winsten, our Vice President of Business Development working with clients up and down the East Coast and beyond. George brings deep expertise to our team with his extensive background in renewable energy and tactical power solutions–both in the field and at the beach.
Solid ground for uncertain times: Financing solutions for solar and battery storage development
In an industry built on momentum, developers are finding new ways to unlock capital efficiently to avoid being hamstrung by the new uncertainty. Land can be the key.
Podcast Release: Laura Pagliarulo on Entrepreneurs for Impact
Laura Pagliarulo, CEO and Co-Founder of SolaREIT, was recently featured on Chris Wedding's Entrepreneurs for Impact podcast. In this engaging conversation, she discussed the resilience of the solar and battery storage industry, shared innovative strategies for leveraging project real estate, and offered valuable career advice. Her insights reflect SolaREIT's commitment to advancing clean energy solutions and driving industry innovation.