Solar Project Finance: How to Finance Utility-Scale Solar Farms
Solar project finance explained: Discover how to fund utility-scale solar farms. Learn about PPAs, tax equity, and financing strategies for large projects.
View DetailsWork with Specialized Solar Financing Companies: Partner with experienced lenders and investors in renewable energy to navigate complex financing structures and maximize project viability. Financing a large-scale solar project, especially one requiring $100 million or more, can be a complex but rewarding process.
Financing a $100 million+ solar project requires careful planning, a strong business case, and access to the right funding sources. By understanding the options—from debt and equity financing to PPAs and government incentives—project owners and sponsors can unlock the capital needed to bring their solar farms to life.
We finance both solar plus storage projects as well as standalone storage projects. We know the asset class and can provide value with long-term, project-level debt. Our solar lending team members are experts in utility-scale and C&I solar, community solar and energy storage project financing nationwide.
According to the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, PPAs can make economic sense for campus solar projects. The laboratory's fact sheet provides guidance to universities on the process of using PPAs for such projects and can support university stakeholders involved in the financial planning of campus solar projects.
Solar project finance explained: Discover how to fund utility-scale solar farms. Learn about PPAs, tax equity, and financing strategies for large projects.
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Two popular how-to guides, recently updated with funding from the U.S. Department of Energy SunShot Initiative, are now available. These guides feature step-by-step plans, case studies, practical tools,
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We finance both solar plus storage projects as well as standalone storage projects. We know the asset class and can provide value with long-term, project-level debt.
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This page describes the various financing options and strategies available to build a renewable energy project.
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Identifying funding for a solar project can be one of the greatest hurdles for a developer. For utility-scale projects especially, which require a good amount of capital, securing funding while minimising risk is
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The Solar Finance Simulator is an easy-to-use online tool for universities, hospitals, municipalities, and businesses to simulate long-term financial forecasting for four types of solar photovoltaic (PV)
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There are several types of project financing options available, each with their own variations, but with a little research solar developers can find the project financing that best suits their
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Use these resources to overcome common financing barriers and take action on financing options for renewable energy projects. Then check out real-world examples from Better Buildings partners who
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Understand risk management, financing structures, and the unique challenges in solar project development. Learn how debt, tax equity, and cash equity financing interplay to support successful
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Not sure about how to finance your solar project? We look at the different ways for you to secure the capital needed.
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