SolaREIT, a woman-owned and woman-led renewable energy real estate investment company based in Virginia, has surpassed $8.5 billion in the total value of clean energy projects supported through its land financing solutions, reflecting continued growth in the US solar and battery storage markets.
Announced on 12 November 2026, the milestone represents real estate financing associated with approximately 4.6 gigawatts (GW) of renewable energy projects, including solar developments, battery energy storage systems and related infrastructure.
The company has added more than $3.5 billion in associated project value since November 2025, when it reported crossing the $5 billion milestone.
Founded in 2020, SolaREIT provides specialised financing solutions that enable renewable energy developers and landowners to unlock capital tied to land and lease agreements. Its services include land purchases, lease purchases and loans secured against the value of solar and battery storage leases.
The company’s financing solutions are available across all 50 US states, supporting utility-scale solar installations, distributed generation projects, battery energy storage developments and infrastructure such as substations and transmission facilities.
Under the leadership of Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer Laura Pagliarulo, SolaREIT has positioned itself as a specialised capital partner for renewable energy developers seeking financing alternatives in an increasingly challenging investment environment.
Higher interest rates, evolving energy policies and changing project development schedules have created financial pressures across the renewable energy sector, increasing demand for flexible capital solutions.
SolaREIT’s business model focuses on helping developers access the financial value of land associated with their projects, allowing them to release capital for other development and construction requirements.
Commenting on the milestone, Pagliarulo highlighted the importance of maintaining strong relationships with developers and project owners during a period of uncertainty in the clean energy market.
She noted that land remains an important asset through which developers can generate liquidity, particularly when conventional sources of project financing become more difficult to access.
Pagliarulo also emphasised the experience of SolaREIT’s team, which collectively brings more than 300 years of experience across the clean energy industry, including finance, project development and real estate.
The company’s financial and operational strategy is also led by Laura Klein, who serves as Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer.
Klein highlighted the importance of financing speed and flexibility as developers manage changing grid interconnection deadlines, equipment procurement schedules and construction timelines.
According to the company, its streamlined due diligence process enables transactions to close within 30 to 45 days after signing, allowing developers to access capital within a more predictable timeframe.
SolaREIT structures its financing around the requirements of individual projects, offering developers and landowners options to sell land, monetise existing leases or obtain financing while retaining ownership.
The company works across different stages of renewable energy development, including projects approaching construction and operational assets requiring additional capital.
Its approach reflects the growing role of specialised real estate financing in the clean energy industry, where land ownership, lease agreements and infrastructure development are closely connected to project economics.
The latest milestone also highlights the increasing participation of women entrepreneurs and executives in renewable energy investment and infrastructure finance, sectors traditionally associated with male-dominated leadership.
As a woman-owned and led business, SolaREIT represents an example of female leadership in a specialised segment of the energy and financial services industries.
Since its establishment, the company has expanded its relationships with renewable energy developers and landowners, providing financing structures intended to support the development and long-term operation of clean energy assets.
The $8.5 billion milestone represents the combined value of projects associated with SolaREIT’s real estate financing activities, rather than the amount of capital directly invested or lent by the company.
With approximately 4.6 GW of renewable energy capacity associated with its financing activities, SolaREIT continues to expand its role in supporting solar, battery storage and related infrastructure development across the United States.
