Utility-scale solar engineering, procurement and construction firm SOLV Energy announced it has acquired Sacramento Drilling Inc. (SDI Services). SDI Services has worked as a subcontractor for SOLV Energy on several completed and in-progress projects.
Credit: SDI/SOLV Energy
“SDI Services has been a recognized leader in solar foundation solutions for over 25 years. Since 2010, SDI Services has provided solar predrill and pile foundation installation solutions on more than eight facilities designed and constructed by SOLV Energy. The acquisition of SDI accelerates our initiative to bolster our services offerings as we continue our growth as a leading renewable solutions provider, and we look forward to building on our strong record of success,” said SOLV Energy CEO George Hershman.
Moving forward, the two companies will work jointly on projects to optimize installation and improve operational efficiency.
“SOLV shares our values and sees great potential in what we can do together. This combination will bring SDI Services new opportunities for growth, innovation and career advancement for our employees,” added Pietro Saviotti, CEO of SDI Services. Based in Sacramento, SDI Services has approximately 120 full-time employees.
On the 2024 Top Solar Contractors List, SOLV Energy was listed as the No. 3 contractor in the United States based on the previous year’s installed kilowatt amount. SDI Services reached No. 16.
