Azimuth Renewables is a full-service solar energy development company with a proven track record of working closely with local communities to deliver clean, affordable utility-scale solar projects that benefit you and your community, while also providing maximum performance for investors.
We evaluate and assess your land for solar power options that will have the most significant benefit but the lowest impact on your land. Our customers know that the key to a successful solar project is creating strong partners to ensure the process goes smoothly from start to finish.
We’re based in the heart of the Midwest in St. Louis, Missouri, but serve the entire U.S.
EXPERIENCED LEADERSHIP
David Bunge
President
David has been developing utility-scale solar projects since 2007 and directly developed over 100MW of utility-scale solar projects throughout the U. S. He has worked in all aspects of the solar industry, from manufacturing to finance, and joined Azimuth Renewable to deliver clean, affordable solar power to communities nationwide.
Before joining Azimuth Renewables, David served as V.P. of Strategic Development for Cypress Creek Renewables (CCR). In this role, David was instrumental in helping CCR deploy over 1.5GW of solar. Today, CCR has one of the most significant development pipelines in the United States and continues to deploy hundreds of megawatts of solar each year.
Paul Kelley
Project Development Manager
Paul Kelley joined the Azimuth Renewables team in early 2021. With his previous experience working as a landman in the oil and gas industry, Paul developed a strong understanding and passion for our evolving energy industry. Paul now oversees the development activities for Azimuth’s expanding project pipeline.
Frank Snelson
Land Origination Manager
Frank has extensive experience in field engineering, providing services for oil, gas, and mineral exploration in the Rocky Mountain and Central Plains. In 2007, he refocused his energy career on renewable technologies and has never looked back. Frank served in State & Federal agency energy planning efforts and brings his extensive experience and skills to various areas of solar energy project development for Azimuth Renewables.
Track Record of Success
Transactions to Date:
- Over 1GW across multiple project portfolios in the Midwest
- Successfully negotiated interconnection agreements with multiple utility companies
Permitting:
- Successfully zoned projects in numerous jurisdictions
- Experience obtaining state and federal permits from various regulators
Site Control:
- Over 5,000+ acres of distribution interconnected projects in the Midwest
- Over 4,000+ acres of transmission interconnected projects in the Midwest
Interconnection:
- Experience to accurately identify project locations with minimal upgrades and low interconnection costs
- Secured interconnection agreements from MISO and multiple utility companies