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First Wind
First Wind

First Wind

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First Wind: A leading American renewable energy firm, developing and operating large-scale power projects.

HQ
Boston, MA, US
Founded
2002
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First Wind was an American renewable energy company focused on developing and operating utility-scale power projects across the United States. The company's core mission was to harness renewable energy sources to provide sustainable power solutions, contributing to a cleaner environment.

First Wind achieved significant milestones, employing over 220 workers at its peak and establishing itself as a leader in the renewable energy sector. Its projects contributed substantially to the growth of clean energy infrastructure in the U.S.

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First Wind - Quick Facts

Who are First Wind's competitors?

Companies similar to First Wind include Wind Harvest International, US Wind, Accelerate Wind and Zephyr Energy.

When was First Wind founded?

First Wind was founded in 2002.

Where is First Wind's headquarters located?

First Wind's headquarters is located in Boston, MA, US.

When was First Wind's last funding round?

First Wind's most recent funding round was for $236M (USD) in March 2012.

How much has First Wind raised to-date?

As of Mar 20, 2012, First Wind has raised a total of $566M (USD).

First Wind - Classification

Ownership
  • Equity
  • Private
Technology
  • Cleantech
Geographic Exposure
  • United States
Revenue
  • Recurring
Customer
  • Enterprise
  • Government
Main Product
  • Renewable Energy
Tags
  • SaaS
NAICS
  • 220000Utilities
  • 221000Utilities
  • 221100Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution
  • 221110Electric Power Generation
  • 221115Wind Electric Power Generation
SIC
  • 4900Electric, Gas, And Sanitary Services
  • 4910Electric Services
  • 4911Electric Services
Show 4 more industry codes
NAICS
  • 221114Solar Electric Power Generation
SIC
  • 1300Oil And Gas Extraction
  • 1380Oil And Gas Field Services
  • 1382Oil And Gas Field Exploration Services