SHANGHAI and SUMMIT, N.J., Aug.14, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- ReneSola Ltd (NYSE: SOL), a leading fully-integrated solar project developer and provider of energy-efficient products, and Nautilus Solar Energy, LLC ("Nautilus"), a leading national solar project development, acquisition and asset management company, today jointly announced Nautilus's acquisition of an approximately 13.3 MW community solar portfolio previously developed by ReneSola. The community solar portfolio, qualified under Xcel Energy's burgeoning community solar program, is located in the rapidly expanding Minnesota solar marketplace. The portfolio is expected to be built through the remainder of 2017, coming online during Q1 2018.

Now that Nautilus has finalized the transaction with ReneSola, the projects will be owned by an affiliate of Virgo Investment Group, which is also a minority shareholder of Nautilus Solar Energy. Nautilus, through its full-service platform, will provide development and long-term asset management services for the project. The energy provided by the portfolio directly benefits local community off-takers located offsite by lowering overall energy procurement costs while advancing renewable energy targets.

"The transaction demonstrates our strong execution in project development. We believe community solar to be an attractive market for us in the U.S." remarked, Kevin Chen, CEO of ReneSola Power Holdings, the U.S. project development arm of ReneSola. "We look forward to continue working with the Nautilus team on other solar opportunities from our national development portfolio."

"This deal continues the exciting growth strategy that we announced last year and expands our focus and capabilities to include community solar developments," said Jim Rice, CEO of Nautilus Solar.  The acquisition also comes as part of Nautilus's expansion strategy into newer solar markets located throughout the U.S.  "This transaction exemplifies how Nautilus is able to work closely together with experienced developers to provide superior results and in a timely fashion.  We are excited to be continuing to work with ReneSola's development team," added Jeffrey Cheng, COO of Nautilus Solar.

About ReneSola

Founded in 2005, and listed on the New York Stock Exchange in 2008, ReneSola (NYSE: SOL) is an international leading brand of solar project developer and technology provider of energy efficient products. Leveraging its global presence, expansive distribution and sales network, ReneSola is well positioned to develop green energy projects with attractive return and provide its highest quality green energy products around the world. For more information, please visit www.renesola.com.

About Nautilus Solar Energy, LLC

Founded in 2006, Nautilus Solar Energy, headquartered in Summit, N.J., is a leading national solar development, acquisition, and asset management company. Nautilus focuses on developing, acquiring, executing and managing distributed and utility-scale generation solar projects. Over its 10+year history, Nautilus has invested in hundreds or MWs of solar projects and asset manages an additional 130MW located throughout North America.  Nautilus is minority owned by Virgo Investment Group, LLC. Join Nautilus on LinkedIn and Twitter and visit www.nautilussolar.com for more information.

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For investor and media inquiries for ReneSola, please contact:

In China:

ReneSola Ltd
Ms. Rebecca Shen
+86 (21) 6280-9180 x106
ir@renesola.com

The Blueshirt Group Asia
Mr. Gary Dvorchak, CFA
+86 (138) 1079-1480
gary@blueshirtgroup.com

In the United States:

The Blueshirt Group 
Mr. Ralph Fong
+1 (415) 489-2195
ralph@blueshirtgroup.com

For media inquiries for Nautilus Solar, please contact:

Nazli Ekim
+1 (917) 355-9650

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