NextWave Energy and Cenergy Deploy Advanced Monitoring Across 529 MW of U.S. Solar Projects

NextWave Energy Monitoring (NextWave) and Cenergy, a leading national solar developer and EPC firm, announced the deployment of NextWave’s custom data acquisition system (DAS) across 529 megawatts of Cenergy’s solar portfolio, including the largest utility-scale project to integrate NextWave’s PVPulse™ software.

NextWave’s PVPulse™ software delivers real-time, data-driven insights and alerts, enabling Cenergy to optimize energy production and improve operational efficiency. The platform, combined with NextWave’s Class-A DAS and SCADA hardware, is being installed across 37 Cenergy projects, including a 300-MW utility-scale solar plant in California. The system collects detailed weather and performance data, giving asset managers advanced monitoring capabilities and the ability to quickly identify and address issues, reducing downtime and maximizing energy yield. On the California project, NextWave is also providing remote control features and robust user management for site operations.

Monitoring systems play a crucial role in ensuring transparency and accountability for all stakeholders, from investors and asset owners to utilities and regulators. The partnership between NextWave and Cenergy was finalized in May 2025, with production of the custom DAS now underway. Deployment across the U.S., primarily in Illinois, California, and Maine, is expected between Q3 2025 and Q3 2027, aligning with Cenergy’s clean energy development schedule. NextWave’s rapid deployment capability, averaging 2 to 4 weeks per installation, allows Cenergy to meet aggressive commissioning timelines and qualify for federal tax incentives under the recent reconciliation bill.

The newly onboarded assets, ranging from 1.3 MW to 300 MW, further demonstrate Cenergy’s commitment to leveraging NextWave technology across its portfolio, which already includes more than 60 MW of previously monitored community solar projects in Illinois and Maine.

“NextWave’s engineering team brings a level of expertise and collaboration that’s hard to find in the monitoring space,” said Andrew B. Goldin, Senior Vice President of EPC at Cenergy.

“From Day 1, they worked alongside our engineers to design a communication topology and DAS architecture that could meet complex utility and asset owner requirements. The custom SCADA solution they delivered addressed not only today’s expectations but also anticipated the evolving demands from ISOs and utilities for large-scale projects. Their ability to tailor solutions while maintaining compliance and schedule has made them a trusted extension of our team.”