Green Tech π Historic Leap: Pattern Energy’s $11bn Financing Fuels America’s Largest Clean Energy Initiative – GWC Mag gwcmagDecember 28, 2023050 views π Pattern Energy Group has secured $11bn for the groundbreaking 3.5 GW SunZia Wind and 550-mile SunZia Transmission projects. π‘ Innovative Financing: The non-recourse package comprises $8.8bn in construction and term facilities as well as $2.25bn tax equity term loan, provided by a consortium of lenders including BNP Paribas, Credit Agricole and Banco Santander. π Monumental Climate Milestone: SunZia will power over 3 million people, especially in Arizona and southern California. The project is a strategic fit for these solar-dominant regions, enhancing their electricity networks. π€ Collaborative Success: Pattern Energy will continue to collaborate with development partners like GE Vernova, Vestas and Hitachi Energy as well as power off-takers such as Shell and Clean Power Alliance during the construction phase.Β π― Next stop: Commercial operation in 2026. Β