SILVER SPRING, Md.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Today, Competitive Power Ventures’ (CPV) affiliate CPV Renewable Power and its strategic investment partner Harrison Street Asset Management (HSAM) announced the start of commercial operations at CPV Backbone Solar, a 160-megawatt (MW) solar project located in Garrett County, Maryland. In parallel, CPV secured its third solar tax equity financing with U.S. Bank. Marathon Capital served as advisor, emphasizing the project’s quality and CPV’s leading role in d