Core Insights - Enlight Renewable Energy has secured a tax equity partnership with Wells Fargo for its Quail Ranch project in New Mexico, marking its fifth such partnership in the U.S. and bringing the total value of its U.S. tax equity arrangements to nearly $1 billion [1][5]. Project Overview - The Quail Ranch project consists of 128 MW of solar generation capacity and 400 MWh of energy storage, with a total investment of $275 million. It is expected to achieve commercial operation by the end of 2025 [3][4]. - Once operational, the project is projected to generate approximately $24 million in annual revenues and an EBITDA of around $17 million in its first full operating year [3]. Financial Details - Under the agreement, Wells Fargo will provide tax equity financing, including an initial contribution of $131 million, which is expected to rise to nearly $150 million over the first 10 years of operation [2][5]. - The financing will enable the project to benefit from production tax credits (PTC) for the solar component and investment tax credits (ITC) for the storage component, along with qualifying for a 10% Energy Community Adder under the Inflation Reduction Act [5]. Strategic Importance - The project is supported by a 20-year busbar power purchase agreement (PPA) with Public Service Company of New Mexico (PNM), ensuring stable, long-term revenues [4]. - The partnership with Wells Fargo is seen as a significant step in scaling Enlight's U.S. platform and reflects the strength of the project and the robustness of its portfolio strategy [6].

Core Insights - The Great Bend project in Meigs County, Ohio, will have a solar power generating capacity of 48 MWac, expected to power approximately 9,000 homes once operational [1] - The project will generate revenue through energy sales and renewable energy certificates via a long-term Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with a major U.S. utility [1] - The project is anticipated to provide over $400,000 annually in new tax revenue for Meigs County [1] - Doral Renewables aims to achieve commercial operations for the Great Bend project by Q4 2025 [1] Company Overview - Doral Renewables is a Philadelphia-based developer, owner, and operator of renewable energy assets across the U.S., with a solar and storage development portfolio exceeding 16 GW [3] - The company currently has 400 MW in operation and 950 MW under construction, operating in 20 states and seven electricity markets [3] - Doral has secured over $2.5 billion in long-term wholesale power purchase agreements with U.S. customers [3] - The company emphasizes community engagement and aims to integrate agrivoltaics practices into its projects [3] Financial Partnerships - Fifth Third Bank is leading the tax equity financing for the Great Bend project, indicating a strong partnership with Doral [2] - Doral's CFO expressed excitement about the partnership, highlighting its importance for future growth and project execution [2]