Recurrent Energy Closes $112 Million in Project Financing, Announces Oklahoma Municipal Power Authority as Customer for 160 MW Oklahoma Solar Project
- Recurrent Energy secured $112 million in project financing for North Fork Solar project
- OMPA will purchase 100% of the energy produced by North Fork Solar
- North Fork Solar will diversify OMPA's energy mix
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Oklahoma Municipal Power Authority (OMPA), which serves 42 municipally-owned electric systems in
"OMPA is extremely excited to add North Fork Solar to our portfolio of energy resources. This will continue to diversify our energy mix and increase the amount of non-carbon resources for the benefit of our member cities," stated David Osburn, OMPA General Manager.
North Fork Solar represents Recurrent Energy's first project in
"We are pleased to support Recurrent Energy on another project financing as Coordinating Lead Arranger. Our team values the long-standing relationship with the Recurrent Energy team as we collectively continue to adapt and innovate around an evolving market. North Fork Solar takes no exception and further diversifies our portfolio within the SPP market. We look forward to continuing our long-standing partnership with Recurrent Energy especially as they execute on their ambitious energy transition pipeline," said Sondra Martinez, Managing Director, Nord/LB.
Recurrent Energy selected Blattner Energy as the engineering, procurement and construction partner for North Fork Solar. Once operational, the project will produce enough electricity to power 35,000 homes.
Recurrent Energy began development of North Fork Solar in 2018. Once construction is completed, Recurrent Energy will own and operate the project through its Power Services business as a part of its commitment to growing the number of renewable energy projects in its operating assets portfolio.
Ismael Guerrero, CEO of Recurrent Energy, commented, "As Recurrent Energy ramps up investment in its diverse project pipeline and increases its project ownership, we're delighted today to announce the close of project financing for North Fork Solar in
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