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CWEN vs SO
Side-by-side comparison of Clearway Energy Inc. (CWEN) and Southern Company (SO): market cap, price performance, sector, and recent activity on the wire.
Summary
- Both CWEN and SO operate in Electric Utilities: Central (Utilities), so they compete in similar markets.
- SO is the larger of the two at $102.59B, about 20.9x CWEN ($4.91B).
- CWEN has been more active in the news (10 items in the past 4 weeks vs 9 for SO).
- SO has more recent analyst coverage (25 ratings vs 17 for CWEN).
Clearway Energy Inc.
Clearway Energy, Inc., through its subsidiaries, engages in the renewable energy businesses in the United States. As of March 2, 2021, it had approximately 4,200 net megawatts (MW) of installed wind and solar generation projects; and 2,500 net MW of natural gas generation facilities, as well as a portfolio of district energy systems. Its thermal infrastructure assets provide steam, hot water and/or chilled water, and electricity to commercial businesses, universities, hospitals, and governmental units. As of December 31, 2020, the company had 1,394 MW thermal equivalent capacity of steam and chilled water. Clearway Energy, Inc. was incorporated in 2012 and is based in Princeton, New Jersey. Clearway Energy, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Clearway Energy Group LLC.
Southern Company
The Southern Company, through its subsidiaries, engages in the generation, transmission, and distribution of electricity. It operates in four segments: Gas Distribution Operations, Gas Pipeline Investments, Wholesale Gas Services, and Gas Marketing Services. The company also constructs, acquires, owns, and manages power generation assets, including renewable energy and battery energy storage projects and sells electricity in the wholesale market; and distributes natural gas in Illinois, Georgia, Virginia, and Tennessee, as well as provides gas marketing services, wholesale gas services, and gas pipeline investments operations. It owns and/or operates 30 hydroelectric generating stations, 24 fossil fuel generating stations, 3 nuclear generating stations, 13 combined cycle/cogeneration stations, 44 solar facilities, 13 wind facilities, 1 fuel cell facility, and 1 battery storage facility; and constructs, operates, and maintains 75,924 miles of natural gas pipelines and 14 storage facilities with total capacity of 157 Bcf to provide natural gas to residential, commercial, and industrial customers. The company serves approximately 8.6 million electric and gas utility customers. It also provides products and services in the areas of energy efficiency, and utility infrastructure. In addition, the company offers digital wireless communications and fiber optics services. The Southern Company was incorporated in 1945 and is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.
Latest CWEN
- SEC Form 4 filed by Clearway Energy Inc.
- SEC Form 4 filed by Clearway Energy Inc.
- SEC Form 3 filed by Clearway Energy Inc.
- SEC Form 8-K filed by Clearway Energy Inc.
- SEC Form 4 filed by Clearway Energy Inc.
- SEC Form 4 filed by Clearway Energy Inc.
- SEC Form 4 filed by Clearway Energy Inc.
- Clearway Energy Inc. filed SEC Form 8-K: Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement, Financial Statements and Exhibits
- Director Totalenergies Se acquired $7,831 worth of Class C Common Stock (5,535 units at $1.41) (SEC Form 4) to cover withholding tax
- Large owner Blackrock Portfolio Management Llc acquired $7,831 worth of Class C Common Stock (5,535 units at $1.41) (SEC Form 4) to satisfy withholding obligation
Latest SO
- Georgia Power highlights customer assistance and energy-saving resources during Energy Efficiency Month
- Alabama Power completes restoration following Hurricane Isaias
- Southern Company's experienced storm response teams, advanced storm intelligence technologies drive power restoration following Hurricane Isaias
- Ready to Respond: Alabama Power mobilizes crews and resources ahead of Hurricane Isaias
- Georgia Power monitoring, prepared to respond to Hurricane Isaias impacts
- Southern Linc public sector account manager Leslie Benton named to Alabama 9-1-1 Board
- Southern Company third-quarter 2026 earnings to be released November 5
- Georgia Power agreement with Google to provide approximately $900 million in projected benefits for customers and advance nuclear energy in Georgia
- Georgia Power furthers partnership with statewide nonprofit to make Georgia State Parks more accessible and enjoyable
- Georgia Power's Robins Battery Storage achieves commercial operation helping to ensure reliable energy in Georgia