Blattner Energy

Blattner Energy

Utility-scale solar, wind, and storage EPC firm

Overview

Blattner Energy is a tier-1 EPC contractor specializing in utility-scale renewable energy infrastructure across the United States. The company builds large-scale solar farms, wind installations, and battery energy storage systems for utilities and developers nationwide. What sets Blattner apart is its decades of experience and a track record of building over 20% of the nation's utility-scale wind, solar, and storage capacity. The goal is to accelerate the nation's transition to reliable, resilient clean energy.

About Blattner Energy

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Why Blattner Energy is rated
B+
Rated A on Competitive Edge
Rated A on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Industrial & Manufacturing

Energy

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

$2.7B

Headquarters

Avon, Minnesota

Founded

2008

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What believers are saying

  • RWE's Emily Solar ribbon-cutting on May 12, 2026 highlighted Blattner's delivery credibility.
  • Quanta ranked first in Solar Power World's 2026 solar contractors list.
  • Blattner's 2026 project pipeline includes Andrews County Solar, Kern County Wind, and Albany Solar.

What critics are saying

  • OSHA kept an open inspection at Byron, New York on June 15, 2026.
  • NLRB case 03-CA-361657 remains open over discipline, discharge, and refusal-to-furnish allegations.
  • One serious SunZia safety or permitting failure would damage Quanta's renewables platform instantly.

What makes Blattner Energy unique

  • Quanta-owned Blattner delivers utility-scale renewables EPC at 49 GW wind installed by 2026.
  • Blattner completed SunZia's 900-plus turbines in 2026, proving rare mega-project execution.
  • Blattner pairs construction with physical-AI automation after its 2025 Built Robotics contract.

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Funding

Total Funding

$2.7B

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Industry Average

Funded Over

1 Rounds

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

401(k) Company Match

Paid Vacation

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Education Assistance (tuition reimbursement)

Per Diem

Company Truck with Fuel Card

Competitive Pay

Employee/Family Focused Culture

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

4%

1 year growth

4%

2 year growth

4%
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Sep 23rd, 2023
Scout Clean Energy Commemorates Progress at 200 MW Sweetland Wind Project

Scout Clean Energy is overseeing the construction of the Sweetland Wind Project, with Blattner Energy serving as the Balance of Plant (BOP) Contractor.

Power Engineering
Mar 13th, 2023
GE turbines to power new 200 MW wind farm in South Dakota

Scout will manage construction of the project and has selected Blattner Energy as the Balance of Plant (BOP) contractor.

Blattner Energy
Feb 15th, 2022
Blattner Energy, Inc. partners with ABBOTT INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

Sun Valley Solar project donates $21,400, school supplies and opportunities for students Abbott, Texas, February 15th, 2022 – ENGIE North America (“ENGIE”), a leader in developing and managing renewable energy projects, and Blattner Energy, an industry-leading renewable energy contractor, announced a major give-back effort with the Abbott Independent School District located close to the Sun Valley Solar project currently under construction.

PV Tech
Aug 23rd, 2021
QUANTA SERVICES INC. acquires Blattner Energy, Inc. for $2.7B

Quanta Services has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Blattner Holding Company, a utility-scale renewables solutions provider that has overseen more than 12GW of installed solar assets, in a deal worth US$2.7 billion.

Blattner Energy
Jul 20th, 2021
Blattner Energy, Inc. recognized as No. 2 out of over 400 companies on the 2021 Top Solar Contractors list

Blattner is ranked No. 2 out of over 400 companies on the 2021 Top Solar Contractors list.

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