Ascend Energy Exchange (AEX™) Again Selected by ESA Solar for Strategic Asset Sale Management

BOULDER, Colorado, April 14th, 2025: Ascend Analytics (“Ascend”), the leading provider of market intelligence and analytics solutions for the energy supply, announced that it has launched a sales process on behalf of ESA Solar Energy, LLC (“ESA”) for its Massachusetts battery energy storage system (BESS) portfolio. The portfolio includes two projects located in Sturbridge and Carpenter Hill, each sized at 150 MW / 600 MWh of storage capacity.  

ESA, a leading solar and energy storage development platform, has a proven track record in BESS, utility-scale solar, community solar, and commercial and industrial solar. Driven by a confluence of thermal retirements, increasing renewable buildout and growing electrification demands, the ISONE market is expected to see a rise in volatility in the coming years which will be a positive contributor to BESS revenue opportunities. Moreover, the Sturbridge and Carpenter Hill projects, which have an expected COD of 2028, are strategically located to capture lucrative Massachusetts Clean Peak Standard revenues, resulting in favorable forecasted project economics.    

"ESA’s Massachusetts BESS portfolio, including the strategically positioned Sturbridge and Carpenter Hill projects, offers investors an exceptional opportunity to participate in one of the nation’s most dynamic energy markets,” said Lindsay Latre, CEO of ESA. “With substantial revenue potential driven by Massachusetts' forward-thinking energy policies and our advanced permitting progress, these projects represent an attractive and streamlined pathway for investors seeking high-quality, strategically sited energy storage assets."  

“We are delighted that ESA has again chosen AEX to market a strategically significant BESS portfolio," said Rahm Orenstein, Managing Director, Ascend Energy Exchange. “ESA’s belief in AEX, as the optimal platform and transaction steward for the Strubridge and Carpenter Hill projects, is a testament to AEX’s rigorous valuation process and deep and trusted relationships with numerous buyers.”  

Ascend’s AEX Asset Sales platform and advisory service, which is part of Ascend’s ecosystem of energy supply software and consulting services, provides buyers with an objective and streamlined sales process, driven by Ascend’s neutral asset valuations. Interested independent power producers and investors looking to own and operate BESS projects in Massachusetts will benefit from AEX’s proven expertise, as well as the insights and risk mitigation strategies of Ascend's proprietary Market Intelligence, PowerVAL/BatterySIMM™, EnSurance™, and SmartBidder™ products.

Ascend invites all qualified independent power producers, infrastructure funds, developers, and investors to learn more here.

About Ascend Analytics

Ascend Analytics is the leading provider of market intelligence and analytics solutions for the energy supply. The company’s offerings enable decision makers in power supply, procurement, and investment markets to plan, operate, monetize, and manage risk for renewable energy and storage assets. From real-time to 30-year horizons, their forecasts and insights are at the foundation of over $50 billion in project financing assessments. Ascend provides energy market stakeholders with the clarity and confidence to successfully navigate the rapidly shifting energy landscape.

About ESA Solar Energy, LLC

ESA ​is a leading solar and energy storage development platform driving America's energy independence and security. Over the past decade, ESA has successfully transacted over 8 GW of solar and energy storage developments and pre-construction assets. Its diverse portfolio includes corporate headquarters, commercial and industrial facilities, community solar, and multi-100 MW utility-scale projects. With a presence in 24 states, ESA is committed to strengthening the nation's energy infrastructure and creating jobs in local communities. As an independently owned company headquartered in Central Florida, ESA has the freedom and flexibility to deliver impactful, large-scale projects that support national energy goals. To learn more about ESA, visit esa-solar.com, and stay updated on LinkedIn.

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Ascend Analytics is the leading provider of market intelligence and analytics solutions for the energy supply. The company’s offerings enable decision makers in power supply, procurement, and investment markets to plan, operate, monetize, and manage risk across any energy asset portfolio. From real-time to 30-year horizons, their forecasts and insights are at the foundation of over $50 billion in project financing assessments. Ascend provides energy market stakeholders with the clarity and confidence to successfully navigate the rapidly shifting energy landscape.