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Commercial Solar Power Plant Financing
Commercial solar plants are financeable when permits, contracts, technical assumptions, and cash flow visibility are clear. Capital providers focus on bankable documentation, sponsor execution track record, and repayment discipline.
FG Capital Advisors supports deal structuring, lender-ready file preparation, and placement coordination for ground-mounted and rooftop commercial solar power plant transactions.
Request A QuoteWhere This Service Fits
This mandate is designed for developers, asset owners, EPC-backed sponsors, and operating platforms that need structured capital from late development through operations.
- Development to construction close for shovel-ready commercial solar plants.
- Construction phase capital tied to EPC milestones and draw schedules.
- Post-COD stabilization and refinancing into longer-tenor debt.
- Portfolio-level facilities for repeat solar project deployment.
Typical Needs By Project Phase
| Project Phase | Typical Finance Need | Repayment Source |
|---|---|---|
| Late Development | Bridge support for final permits, studies, and pre-construction spend. | Financial close proceeds or sponsor take-out. |
| Construction | Drawdown-based facility linked to EPC timeline and milestones. | Conversion to term debt at COD or contracted take-out. |
| COD And Stabilization | Refinance and balance sheet release after commissioning. | Operating cash flow from power sales. |
| Operating Portfolio | Portfolio debt, receivables-backed support, or expansion capital. | Contracted revenue and controlled collections. |
Indicative Structures We Coordinate
| Structure | What It Solves | Core Controls |
|---|---|---|
| Development Bridge | Covers late-stage development costs before full project debt closes. | Milestone-linked disbursement, clear use-of-proceeds, sponsor support. |
| Construction Facility | Funds EPC execution through commissioning. | Draw schedule controls, technical monitoring, contingency discipline. |
| Post-COD Term Debt | Replaces shorter-tenor capital with longer-tenor project debt. | DSCR tests, reserve accounts, covenant package, reporting protocol. |
| Incentive Or Receivables Bridge | Covers delay between eligibility, claim, and receipt of incentive or contracted receivable cash. | Assignment mechanics, eligibility checks, controlled collection waterfall. |
| Portfolio Expansion Line | Supports repeat plant deployment under one framework. | Asset eligibility matrix, concentration limits, periodic review. |
What Capital Providers Check First
- Offtake quality, tariff logic, and payment behavior of counterparties.
- Permit status, land rights, and interconnection readiness.
- EPC terms, liquidated damages framework, and delivery history.
- Energy yield assumptions and independent technical support.
- Sponsor equity contribution and funding source clarity.
- Security package, account control, and reporting cadence.
Process And Timeline
Execution speed depends on document quality and sponsor response discipline.
| Step | Action | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| 1) Intake And Triage | Review project phase, capacity, location, contracts, and capital gap. | Feasible structure shortlist. |
| 2) Structuring | Map capital stack, collateral path, covenants, and document plan. | Indicative terms framework. |
| 3) Lender-Ready Pack | Build decision-grade data room and underwriting narrative. | Placement-ready submission. |
| 4) Targeted Placement | Focused lender outreach and controlled Q&A cycle. | Indicative terms or written declines. |
What To Submit For A Quote
- Project summary with MW size, site status, and development phase.
- Offtake or PPA documents and expected revenue profile.
- EPC proposal or contract terms, timeline, and cost breakdown.
- Permit and interconnection status with key dates.
- Sponsor profile, equity plan, and track record summary.
- Financial model assumptions and base-case cash flow.
- KYC and AML package for sponsor and core counterparties.
If your commercial solar plant is advancing and the funding gap is defined, submit the mandate. We revert with executable structure options based on file quality and deal fit.
Request A QuoteDisclosure. FG Capital Advisors is not a bank or lender and does not provide direct financing. Services are delivered on a best-efforts basis through third-party capital providers, subject to diligence, compliance, and definitive documentation.
