July 17, 2025: BESS and solar real estate investor SolaREIT has provided $125 million for the development of more than 1.4GW of storage projects across the US.

SolaREIT revealed on July 16 the investment to date had been made under its capital solutions initiative, launched last year.

Capital solutions, including land purchases, lease purchases, and battery storage land loans, has been made available in all 50 states.

Developers, particularly in urban areas, face high real estate costs, especially as demand rises for strategically located acreage near existing grid infrastructure, the company said.

These locations command a premium and can present a significant hurdle for developers.

However, SolaREIT, founded in 2020, helps by partnering with developers and landowners to offer a range of options for unlocking capital.

Last year, the company announced a $250 million boost from alternative investment manager, AB CarVal, to ramp up solar and battery storage projects.

CEO Laura Pagliarulo said: “Battery storage is the backbone of a resilient, modern grid that can support this country’s growing energy needs — and it all starts with land.

“Storage sites are often more complex and costly to secure than solar, so unlocking land value early can make or break a project. Our team delivers flexible capital solutions that help developers stay focused on execution and getting projects built.”