In just 8 minutes, energy from the Sun reaches the Earth.
We take it from there.
The 8minute Advantage
INNOVATIVE MINDSET
We’re addicted to pushing the boundaries of technology, engineering and design. Our dedication to R&D and unique technology-agnostic approach enables us to drive down costs, optimize performance and expand the market for clean energy that is dispatchable, more reliable than fossil fuel plants, and available day or night.
Proven Partner
We look at power production through the eyes of utilities, corporates, landowners, communities and investors, then we tailor every project to maximize value across the board. Together, we’re shifting longstanding perceptions around renewable energy and bringing “smart generation” to the 21st century grid.
Flawless Execution
Our laser focus on utility-scale solar and energy storage enables us to consistently deliver projects from concept to completion – and to shatter industry records in the process. From the largest solar cluster in the U.S. to the lowest-cost solar-plus-storage PPA in history, 8minute is setting a new standard of excellence.
Shaping the Future of Energy 8minute designs and engineers the efficient, custom-optimized solar power plants at the foundation of the clean energy transition. Our best-in-class team analyzes the unique complexities of every project and optimizes each aspect to reduce electricity costs while improving grid reliability and resilience. Today, 8minute has more than 18 gigawatts (GW) of solar power and 24 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of energy storage under development throughout California, Texas and the Southwestern United States—enough to power the lives of about 20 million Americans, day and night. We’re committed to shaping a world where communities of all sizes can benefit from clean energy at a lower cost than from fossil fuel generation.
Eland Solar & Storage Center
Eland Solar & Storage Center is the lowest-cost solar and energy storage project in the country. Designed to deliver clean energy both day and night, Eland will strengthen grid operations for the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) and deliver low-cost energy to nearly one million people in the Cities of Los Angeles and Glendale.
Status: Under Development
Capacity: 400 MWac with 1,200 MWh of storage
Offtakers: Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP)
Holstein 1 Solar Project
8minute’s first project in Texas, Holstein 1 contains over 709,000 solar panels across approximately 1,300 acres in Nolan County, Texas. Construction began in the summer of 2019 and the project began commercial operations in the summer of 2020. The Holstein solar project powers the equivalent of 40,000 homes.
Status: Operational
Capacity: 280 MW
Offtakers: J. Aron & Company LLC., a subsidiary of Goldman Sachs
Mount Signal Solar Cluster
The Mount Signal Solar Cluster comprises three solar farms, all originally developed by 8minute. At 800 MWdc, the Mount Signal solar cluster is the largest operating solar photovoltaic (PV) project in the nation and one of the largest solar complexes in the world.
Status: Operational
Capacity: 800 MWdc
Offtakers: Southern California Edison and San Diego Gas & Electric
50+
PROJECTS UNDER
DEVELOPMENT
18GW
PIPELINE OF
SOLAR CAPACITY
24GWh
PIPELINE OF
STORAGE CAPACITY
20M
PEOPLE POWERED
BY CLEAN ENERGY