Financing solar transactions (500 kW - 6 MW

Finding financing for solar transactions (500 kW – 6 MW) is difficult given the current capital markets and the relatively small size of these transactions. Solar developers who have quality solar transactions (500 kW – 6 MW) and a good understanding of the financing process will be in a better position to get their projects financed. This presentation will provide answers to the following questions / concerns developers have about project finance…

-          How can solar transactions (500 kW – 6 MW) attract needed financing?

-          What are lenders looking for when evaluating a solar transactions (500 kW – 6 MW)?

-          New Market Tax Credits: Does a project qualify? / How does it benefit or impact the capital structure of a transaction?

-          Describe the initial evaluation and typical construction loan process for a solar transaction

-          Describe the components of a financeable PPA and a financeable Lease

-          Why aren’t more lenders providing financing for solar transactions (500 kW – 6 MW)?

-          What to expect during the due diligence and the loan closing process?

-          The importance of an accurate draw schedule.

-          Importance of a solid take out commitment for permanent debt

-          Long term cash flow, looking at the whole picture.

-          When should I seek help / advice?

Developers will walk away from this presentation with a comprehensive understanding of the construction loan process and the confidence that they can get a quality solar transactions (500 kW – 6 MW) financed. They will also develop the necessary tools to evaluate the viability of their transactions and determine whether or not it is beneficial to move forward.