Honeywell Community Solar Project SB 13-2 Successfully Achieves Commercial Operation in Upstate New York
Rhea-AI Summary
Honeywell (NASDAQ: HON) and PowerBank (NASDAQ: PBK) reached commercial operation on the 7.01 MW DC / 5 MW AC SB 13-2 community solar project in upstate New York. The US$41 million, 21 MW DC portfolio includes three Honeywell-backed community solar sites.
Built on a Honeywell-owned industrial brownfield, SB 13-2 can power about 875 homes and is expected to sell credits to subscribers under the NYSERDA NY-Sun Program. According to PowerBank, it has now developed over 100 MW of clean energy projects, with a pipeline exceeding one gigawatt.
Positive
- SB 13-2 community solar project at 7.01 MW DC / 5 MW AC reaches commercial operation
- Part of a US$41 million, 21 MW DC Honeywell community solar portfolio
- Project can supply clean energy equivalent to approximately 875 homes annually
- PowerBank has developed and constructed over 100 MW of clean energy projects
- PowerBank reports a development pipeline exceeding 1 gigawatt across North America
- Portfolio supports PowerBank’s strategic growth vertical serving AI compute and modular data centers
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- None.
News Market Reaction – PBK
In the Jun 25 session, PBK declined 1.93%, reflecting a mild negative market reaction. Argus tracked a peak move of +39.7% during that session. Argus tracked a trough of -12.2% from its starting point during tracking. Our momentum scanner triggered 30 alerts that day, indicating elevated trading interest and price volatility. Trading volume was exceptionally heavy at 12.1x the daily average, suggesting significant selling pressure.
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Key Figures
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | 24h Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 22 | Operational update | Positive | -3.0% | Highlighted high-functioning IPP projects within existing 100 MW built capacity. |
| Jun 18 | Project safe harbor | Positive | -4.0% | Confirmed safe harbor of 23 solar and storage projects with sizable ITC potential. |
| Jun 16 | Interconnection deal | Positive | -6.5% | Executed interconnection agreement for 3.15 MW Nova Scotia community solar project. |
| Jun 09 | Project procurement | Positive | -3.5% | Announced equipment procurement for 30 MW solar and 31 MWh storage projects. |
| Jun 08 | Strategic update | Positive | -4.7% | Outlined AI-aligned energy and data center strategy and 1 GW+ development pipeline. |
24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.
Recent positive operational and pipeline news has repeatedly coincided with short-term negative price reactions.
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- Project delivered under a
US transaction as part of the 21 MW DC Honeywell portfolio in upstate$41 million New York - 7.01 MW DC ground-mount solar facility now operational, capable of powering approximately 875 homes with clean energy annually
- Project expected to operate as a community solar site, selling credits to subscribers under the NYSERDA NY-Sun Program
PowerBank developed SB 13-2 as part of a three-project portfolio alongside SB 13-1 and SB-14. In September 2023, the Company completed the sale of the Projects to Honeywell and entered into an engineering, procurement, and construction ("EPC") agreement to build the Projects through to commercial operation. The total transaction value, including the sale of the Projects and the EPC agreement, is approximately
Community solar allows dozens or even hundreds of renters and homeowners to save money from the electricity generated by the project. By subscribing to a community solar project, a homeowner earns credits on their electric bill every month from their share of the solar energy generated, accessing the financial and environmental benefits of solar without installing panels on their home.
Andrew van Doorn, President and COO of PowerBank, commented: "The commercial operation of SB
Having now developed and constructed over 100 megawatts of clean energy projects across
About PowerBank Corporation
PowerBank Corporation is a vertically integrated and independent North American energy company helping to power the digital economy. The Company develops, builds, owns, and operates solar and battery energy storage systems that deliver reliable, resilient, and behind-the-meter power to the electricity grid, commercial and industrial clients, and municipal and residential off-takers. As AI and digital infrastructure drive unprecedented electricity demand, PowerBank is uniquely positioned to deliver the speed, scale, and energy independence that the next generation of power consumers requires, without waiting years for grid interconnection. The Company has a potential development pipeline of over one gigawatt and has developed energy projects with a combined capacity of over 100 megawatts built. To learn more about PowerBank, please visit www.powerbankcorp.com.
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