Utility-Scale Distributed Generation

Powering the
future of energy

Holocene develops, finances, and delivers solar generation facilities that strengthen grid reliability for electric cooperatives and communities across the Mid-Atlantic.

Holocene Clean Energy has created an innovative strategy in the distributed solar generation space. We work with electric cooperatives, municipal utilities, generation and transmission organizations and joint action agencies to reduce dependency on traditional fuels, increase grid reliability, and improve efficiency of power delivery.

Our distributed generation facilities deliver renewable energy at competitive prices, while providing meaningful benefits to the local communities we serve. As an industry leader, Holocene is building the foundation for the future of solar power supply, battery storage, and delivery.

1949 — 2023

In Memory of Ralph Thompson

Ralph Thompson, 68, founder and Chairman of Holocene Clean Energy, passed away on January 19th after an eight-year battle with colon cancer. His faith, optimism, and vision for renewable energy guided the company from its founding in 2008 through its transition from solar thermal design to utility-scale photovoltaic systems.

Ralph was intent that Holocene be positioned for long-term success in an ever-evolving business environment. He drew people to him with grace, calm, and insightfulness. We have been privileged to have known, worked with, and learned from him.

Since 2008

Our History

Headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina, Holocene is experienced in RTO markets like PJM Interconnection as well as regulated markets in the Southeast. The company has completed solar PV projects interconnected with investor-owned utilities in North Carolina, Virginia, and New Jersey, and recently developed a portfolio of eight projects totaling 36 MWac within two electric cooperatives in Virginia.

120+

MW completed in North Carolina

MW completed in Virginia

160

MW development pipeline

Sheep grazing between solar panel arrays

Strategy

Core Business Objectives

Holocene focuses on distributed generation facilities interconnected with local distribution companies, including electric cooperatives and municipalities in the PJM territory. Our projects deliver bottom-line value and benefit the communities hosting our generation facilities. The overall portfolio target is 160 MW, with individual projects ranging from 5 to 20 MW.