Participant Energy California Inc. is a renewable energy company founded in 2008 by Nick Goodwin Self and Cindy Lou Johnson. The inception of the company arose in response to severe health issues associated with the poor air quality in Los Angeles, which prompted the founders to seek solutions to the fossil fuel problems contributing to environmental and health challenges. Transitioning to Northern California, the company began collaborating with large agribusinesses and wineries to facilitate their transition to clean energy solutions.
The company specializes in three primary areas: solar energy, waste-to-energy conversion, and pump storage systems. Participant Energy has implemented and overseen significant solarization projects across Northern California and has actively engaged in waste-to-energy initiatives. Notably, the CEO, Nick Goodwin Self, boasts experience developing over 30 MW of solar power purchase agreements (PPAs) with Fair Trade Coffee and Sugar Cane Cooperatives in Central America. Furthermore, he has successfully completed an 18 MW solar project in Honduras, testifying to the company's capabilities on an international scale.
Currently, Participant Energy is also involved in a significant consortium undertaking a development of a 2.4 GW Pump Storage project designed to meet the power demands for manufacturing and textile facilities located in the Free Trade Zones of San Pedro Sula, Honduras. This indicates the comprehensive approach of Participant Energy to not only solve local energy dilemmas but to also support sustainable development initiatives abroad.
Headquartered in Berkeley, California, Participant Energy represents a commitment to creating a cleaner, healthier energy future through innovative and socially responsible investment in renewable energy solutions.
