MN8 Energy announced it has secured an $87.5 million equipment loan facility from MUFG Bank to finance solar panels and transformers supporting the company’s expanding renewable energy development pipeline across the United States.
The financing will fund previously purchased equipment as well as additional solar panels and transformers tied to existing purchase orders, including more than $72 million of safe-harbor solar panels.
MN8 said the facility is designed to help the company secure long-lead equipment, accelerate project execution timelines, and preserve eligibility for federal renewable energy incentives including the Investment Tax Credit and Domestic Content adder.
The company noted that the financing structure allows procurement of critical equipment ahead of construction financing activities.
Under the terms of the facility, MN8 will initially draw approximately $62 million, with the ability to access an additional $25.5 million during late 2026.
The financed equipment will amortize as projects transition into MN8’s construction warehouse financing vehicle, a separate $500 million facility also led by MUFG.
The equipment financed through the facility includes First Solar modules expected for delivery between 2026 and 2027 along with transformers supporting multiple utility-scale renewable energy projects.
MN8 said the facility supports projects located across WECC, PJM, and MISO markets, many of which serve regions experiencing increased electricity demand driven by data center expansion and utility procurement activity.
The company also stated that the financing structure enables efficient transfer of equipment between subsidiaries, project entities, and construction financing structures while maintaining lender protections.
MN8 Energy currently operates or has under construction approximately 4 gigawatts of solar projects and 1.1 gigawatt hours of battery storage capacity across 29 states.
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“This facility strengthens our competitive position by allowing us to lock in long-lead equipment at scale, preserve the value of government incentives for our pipeline while allowing for efficiency across our platform towards construction.”
“The partnership with MUFG signals strong institutional backing for our growth strategy and reinforces our commitment to delivering reliable, investor-grade renewable-energy assets across the U.S.”
David Callen, Chief Financial Officer, MN8 Energy
