sPower Secures $786 Million in Capital Commitments for Nine Solar Projects
Tax equity and debt financing provided for 339 megawatts in Lancaster, California
SALT LAKE CITY, UT - October 6, 2016
The size, complexity and number of parties involved make this a landmark transaction in the renewables arena. CohnReznick Capital Markets Securities (CRCMS), a boutique investment banking services firm, advised sPower on the tax equity investment. Stoel Rives LLP, a prominent law firm in energy project development and finance, assisted sPower with the negotiation and documentation of the financing.
"With a company that is growing so quickly, recycling capital is incredibly important," said Ray Henger, sPower SVP structured finance. "Financing a large portfolio build out with a single tax equity provider and a syndicate of banks creates substantial efficiencies."
Earlier this year, sPower commissioned an incremental 179.3MW of renewable energy projects including its inaugural wind project (60MW Latigo Wind Park in Utah) and a number of utility-scale solar projects in CA, MA and NY.
"sPowers relationships with leading tax equity and debt providers has provided valuable access to efficient capital," commented Ryan Creamer, sPower CEO. "Our financial partners have banked on our experience, relationships and track record of successfully bringing projects across the finish line."
About sPower: Headquartered in Salt Lake City, with offices in San Francisco, Long Beach and New York City, sPower is a leading independent power producer (IPP) that owns and/or operates more than 150 utility and commercial distributed electrical generation systems across the U.S. and the UK. With 6.7 gigawatts between operating, construction and pipeline, sPower is actively buying select utility-scale renewable assets in virtually any stage of development in the United States. sPower is a portfolio company of Fir Tree Partners, a global investment fund. www.spower.com
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