US$590 million debt financing secured for 600 MW Solar project in USA

Vesper secured a US$590 million debt financing package for the 600 MWac (745 MWdc) Hornet solar project in Swisher County, West Texas, USA.

The project is being developed by Blattner Energy and will utilize bifacial photovoltaic modules on a single axis tracking system covering more than six sq miles. The solar facility will generate enough energy to power 160,000 homes annually. The asset will deliver renewable energy to communities throughout Texas, provide grid stability, and mitigate price volatility in ERCOT. T

The package consists of a construction-to-term loan and letter of credit facility. The bank group includes MUFG Bank Ltd., Nord/LB and Santander Corporate & Investment Banking as coordinating lead arrangers, BayernLB as joint lead arranger, and Associated Bank as lender.  

The debt financing leverages PTC transfer funding made possible by provisions under the Inflation Reduction Act. Vesper Energy was advised by CCA Capital on the sourcing and structuring of the PTC transfer commitment.