Leeward Renewable secures USD 1.25 billion for renewable energy projects

Leeward Renewable Energy (LRE) has announced the closing of a $1.25 billion financing to accelerate the construction of 890 megawatts of wind, solar and energy storage projects.

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LRE, a major player in the renewable energies sector, recently secured $1.25 billion in financing. This construction facility, known as the “Construction Warehouse”, will provide committed capital over three years. This financing will support the construction of six renewable energy projects totalling almost one gigawatt of capacity, with commissioning scheduled between 2024 and 2025. Following on from the Big Plain and Oak Trail projects, LRE is now expanding into the renewable energies market.

Support from major financial institutions

The financing was facilitated by Wells Fargo, acting as administrative agent for this three-year credit facility. Other leading financial institutions such as Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, Royal Bank of Canada and BNP Paribas also played key roles as arrangers and coordinators of green loans. This support reflects the market’s confidence in LRE’s ability to develop large-scale renewable energy projects.

Increased development capacity

With over 3 GW of assets in operation and more than 30 GW of projects under development, LRE is strengthening its ability to meet the growing demand for clean energy. This financing will enable the company to continue expanding its portfolio of advanced and ready-to-build projects. This strategy is designed to consolidate LRE’s position in the renewable energies market.

Expertise and partnerships

LRE was advised in this transaction by Stoel Rives LLP, while Latham & Watkins LLP represented the lenders. This collaboration with leading financial and legal partners ensures efficient and secure financing management, guaranteeing the success of projects under development.
Leeward Renewable Energy is thus pursuing its strategy of rapid expansion, supported by solid financing and strategic partnerships. This development positions the company to meet future energy needs with large-scale renewable solutions.

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