About RWE and Geenex
Rainbow Trout Solar is owned by RWE Clean Energy (RWE). The project is a collaborative effort between Geenex and RWE. Geenex, the original developer of Rainbow Trout Solar, initiated the early-stage development activities including land acquisition, community outreach, and permitting groundwork. In early 2025, RWE acquired ownership of the Rainbow Trout Solar project and retained Geenex for development services.
Geenex and RWE are working side-by-side to guide Rainbow Trout Solar through the development and permitting process. While Geenex brings experience in greenfield solar development and strong local relationships, RWE contributes its global resources and technical expertise as a leading owner and operator of more than 180 projects in the U.S., to support the success of Rainbow Trout Solar.
This partnership reflects a joint commitment to delivering a responsible, community-focused renewable energy project that aligns with local planning goals and regulatory requirements. Both companies remain actively engaged in working with Tippecanoe County stakeholders to ensure the project is thoughtfully and transparently developed.
Who is Geenex?
Geenex is a leading national developer of utility-scale solar projects in the United States. Geenex is an early-stage, utility-scale solar developer with more than 50 projects in various phases of development throughout the Southeast and Midwest. Geenex-sourced projects are valued by the country’s largest solar owners and operators, investors, and utilities for their well-sited locations and their adherence to development best-practices. Its experienced team leads important aspects of the development process, including land acquisition, site analysis, environmental assessments, facility permitting, community engagements and utility interconnection.
Who is RWE?
RWE is the third largest renewable energy company in the United States, with a presence in most U.S. states from coast to coast. RWE’s team of about 2,000 employees in the U.S. stands ready to help meet the nation’s growing energy needs. As an energy company with a successful history spanning more than 125 years, RWE has an extensive knowledge of the energy markets and an excellent expertise in all major power generation and storage technologies, from nuclear, coal and gas to hydro, batteries, wind and solar. RWE supports the goal of American energy dominance and independence and is committed to increasing its already strong asset base of over 10 gigawatts of operating wind, solar and battery projects, focusing on providing high-quality jobs. RWE invests in local and rural communities while strengthening domestic manufacturing supporting the renaissance of American industry.
"We believe solar energy development will lead to a better, brighter, more sustainable future. Landowners are our partners, and we work hard to give them the security and opportunity they deserve to gain from the land."
Emily Williams
- CEO, GEENEX