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FinancingClosedPress / newsDecember 27, 2023

SunZia Wind (3,515 MW) + SunZia Transmission (550-mile HVDC, 3,000 MW capacity) — largest clean energy infrastructure project in US history

Non-recourse project financing for the largest wind project in the Western Hemisphere (3,515 MW) paired with a 550-mile ±525 kV HVDC transmission line from central New Mexico to south-central Arizona. Over 17 years in development. Full construction commenced upon financial close.

$11.00B

Deal Value

3,515MW

Capacity

Wind

Technology

NM

Location

Project: SunZia Wind (3,515 MW) + SunZia Transmission (550-mile HVDC, 3,000 MW capacity)Asset profile →

Deal Details

Deal Type
Project Finance
Seller / Sponsor
Pattern Energy Group
Buyer / Financier
Multiple (consortium)
Deal Value
$11B
Stage
Under Construction
ISO/RTO
WECC

Capital Structure

$11.0B

Total transaction value

Debt$8.80B80%
Tax Equity$2.25B20%

Tranches

Construction and Term Facilities · BNP Paribas, Credit Agricole CIB, CoBank, MUFG, Wells Fargo and others (joint bookrunners)
$8.80B
Tax Equity Term Loan · Banco Santander; Bank of America, GE Vernova Financial Services, Natixis, RBC (joint lead arrangers)
$2.25B
Holding Company Facility · Nomura Securities International; CPPIB Credit Investments III (CPP Investments)

Service Providers

Advisory & Legal

Finance Counterparties

Lenders & Capital Providers

Administrative Agent
MUFG; Santander
Collateral Agent
Deutsche Bank

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