Leeward Renewable Energy

Leeward Renewable Energy

Independent operator of wind, solar, storage

About Leeward Renewable Energy

Simplify's Rating
Why Leeward Renewable Energy is rated
C+
Rated C on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Industrial & Manufacturing

Energy

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

Debt Financing

Total Funding

$1.6B

Headquarters

Dallas, Texas

Founded

2015

Overview

Leeward Renewable Energy develops and operates utility-scale wind, solar, and energy storage projects across the United States, owning a portfolio of 30 sites with a total capacity of 4 GW. It manages the full project lifecycle—from development and construction to long-term ownership and operation—selling power under long-term PPAs to utilities, corporations, and other offtakers. Its approach relies on long-term ownership and strong community partnerships, providing stable, durable energy as it maintains assets over time. The company aims to grow its wind, solar, and storage portfolio and deliver dependable clean energy through long-term agreements that support communities and customers.

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What believers are saying

  • Secured $1.25B warehouse financing for project acceleration.
  • Launched 700 MW Oklahoma solar with Google PPAs.
  • Acquired 350 MW Harvey Solar, expanding Ohio portfolio.

What critics are saying

  • NextEra outpaces LRE, eroding solar market share.
  • Declining PPA prices slash Oklahoma project revenues.
  • Cedar Creek Wind turbines fail, losing 301 MW capacity.

What makes Leeward Renewable Energy unique

  • LRE owns 4 GW across 30 utility-scale wind, solar, storage projects.
  • Full-lifecycle approach spans development to long-term operations.
  • Secures PPAs with Google, PG&E, Verizon, Microsoft.

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Funding

Total Funding

$1.6B

Above

Industry Average

Funded Over

1 Rounds

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Benefits

Professional Development Budget

Conference Attendance Budget

Flexible Work Hours

Company News

Business Wire
Mar 25th, 2026
LRE Acquires Harvey Solar, Expanding Energy Infrastructure and Community Investment in Licking County, Ohio

LRE (Leeward Renewable Energy) announced the acquisition of the Harvey Solar Project, a planned 350 megawatt (MW) solar facility located in Licking County, O...

Pryor Information Publication
Jan 17th, 2025
LRE Launches Renewable Energy Projects to Power Google's Oklahoma Data Center and Enhance State's Energy Infrastructure

The construction phase alone is expected to create more than 300 jobs, emphasizing local hiring and the use of domestically manufactured equipment, demonstrating LRE's dedication to responsible development and economic growth in Oklahoma.

SolarQuarter
Jan 16th, 2025
LRE Secures Over 700 MW of Renewable Energy Projects in Oklahoma with Google Partnership

Leeward Renewable Energy (LRE), a prominent American renewable energy company, has announced a major milestone with the launch of over 700 megawatts (MW) of renewable energy projects in Oklahoma, supported by long-term power purchase agreements (PPAs) with Google.

SolarTex, Inc.
Dec 19th, 2024
200-MW solar project now producing power for Microsoft

LRE acquired the Morrow Lake Solar Project in 2023 from Red River, a joint venture of SunChase and Eolian, which initiated the development of the Morrow Lake Solar Project in 2017.

Business Wire
Jul 16th, 2024
Leeward Renewable Energy Secures $1.25 Billion in Warehouse Facility Financing to Accelerate Construction of Renewable Energy Projects

Leeward Renewable Energy (LRE), a leading renewable energy company, today announced the closing of its $1.25 billion construction warehouse facility (

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