Solvent Energy, the US subsidiary of Switzerland-based JC Mont-Fort Holding, has successfully advanced projects totaling 480 MW of solar PV and 1,400 MW of battery energy storage systems (BESS) to the ready-to-build stage in Texas.
Founded in 2021, Solvent Energy’s name combines the French words “solaire” (solar) and “vent” (wind), reflecting JC Mont-Fort’s renewable energy expertise. In just three years, Solvent Energy has secured over 4 GW of renewable generation and energy storage capacity, spanning hybrid solar-plus-storage and standalone BESS installations across the three main regions of the ERCOT power market: ERCOT South, West, and North.
The company’s flagship developments, currently ready for construction, include large-scale solar projects totaling 480 MW alongside battery storage projects amounting to 1,400 MW. Additionally, Solvent Energy has strategically acquired sufficient land adjacent to two hybrid sites, laying the groundwork for future data-center integration, thus maximizing land-use efficiency and optimizing infrastructure investments.
Leadership team
- Christopher Ryan – Chief Financial Officer
- Rebecca Marcotte – Director of Engineering
- Loyd Drain – General Counsel
- Larry Keith – Vice President, Managing Director
- Sara Dennis – General Assistant
“We’re proud of what this dedicated team has achieved in just three years,” said CFO Christopher Ryan. “Our next step is to replicate the model—including data‑centre partnerships—in other U.S. markets.”
While all current assets sit inside ERCOT, Solvent Energy plans to expand into additional regional transmission organisations (RTOs) as it scales its hybrid renewable‑and‑storage strategy nationwide.
