First Wind
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Renewable energy |
| Founded | 2002 |
| Fate | Acquired by SunEdison in November 2014 |
| Headquarters | Boston , United States |
Area served | United States (Maine, Vermont, Massachusetts, New York, Utah, Idaho, Washington, D.C., Hawaii) |
Key people | Paul Gaynor (CEO until 2014) |
| Products | Wind power projects, solar energy projects |
Number of employees | 220+ |
First Wind operated as a standalone renewable energy firm specializing in the development and management of large-scale power projects throughout the United States. At its height, the company had a workforce exceeding 220 employees.
With its main office located in Boston, First Wind oversaw renewable energy initiatives in several states including Maine, Vermont, Massachusetts, New York, Utah, Idaho, Washington, D.C., and Hawaii. These projects collectively approached a total capacity of approximately 1,300 megawatts. In addition to its renewable portfolio, the company also developed and managed two generator interconnections.
History
Established in 2002, First Wind originally concentrated on the development and operation of utility-scale wind power facilities. The company broadened its scope in 2014 by launching its initial solar energy projects.
In November 2014, First Wind was purchased by SunEdison along with its yieldco TerraForm Power for a transaction valued at $2.4 billion. Subsequent to this acquisition, in February 2015, Paul Gaynor—who had served as CEO since 2004—was named Executive Vice President of North America Utility and Global Wind at SunEdison as part of the integration process following the merger.
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