BrightNight, an independent renewable energy producer, has announced the first closing of its upsized corporate credit facility.
ING Capital, First Citizens Bank, HSBC, Natixis Corporate & Investment Banking, and ICBC Standard Bank served as coordinating lead arrangers. BHI acted as joint lead arranger, and East West Bank participated in the facility.
The corporate facility is said to provide a maximum total commitment of up to $850 million, including up to $550 million for letters of credit, up to $200 million for equipment deposits and limited notice to proceed facilities, and $100 million in revolving credit capacity.
The company expects to utilize the facility to credit obligations and capital requirements across its development and construction portfolio. The expanded Corporate Facility also provides the financial capacity to accelerate the advancement of BrightNight’s Western U.S. pipeline, particularly across Arizona, Oregon, and Washington.
“This successful closing reflects strong lender confidence in BrightNight’s portfolio, execution capabilities, and long-term strategy,” said Adam Peakes, Chief Financial Officer of BrightNight. “The Corporate Facility significantly enhances our financial flexibility and strengthens our ability to deliver large-scale energy and infrastructure projects in the fastest-growing power markets in the United States.”
The company expects to complete a second closing of the corporate facility in the second quarter as additional interested lenders complete their due diligence process.
With improved liquidity and credit support, the company will be able to help accelerate project progress through critical stages such as grid interconnection, regulatory approvals, equipment procurement, and early construction preparation.
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