Energy storage power station bank loan policy

Why do energy storage projects need project financing?

The rapid growth in the energy storage market is similarly driving demand for project financing. The general principles of project finance that apply to the financing of solar and wind projects also apply to energy storage projects.

Can you finance a solar energy storage project?

Since the majority of solar projects currently under construction include a storage system, lenders in the project finance markets are willing to finance the construction and cashflows of an energy storage project. However, there are certain additional considerations in structuring a project finance transaction for an energy storage project.

Is bank financing available for storage projects?

Bank financing is available for battery storage projects. The cost and terms of bank financing may vary significantly depending on the project's segment in the storage market and its physical location.

Are energy storage projects a project finance transaction?

In many ways, energy storage projects are no different than a typical project finance transaction. Project finance is an exercise in risk allocation. Financings will not close until all risks have been catalogued and covered. However, there are some unique features to energy storage with which investors and lenders will have to become familiar.

Are energy storage projects a good investment?

Investors and lenders are eager to enter into the energy storage market. In many ways, energy storage projects are no different than a typical project finance transaction. Project finance is an exercise in risk allocation. Financings will not close until all risks have been catalogued and covered.

Are battery storage projects a good investment?

Battery storage projects without long-term offtake contracts, which are tied into the wholesale power grid, offer less revenue certainty compared to what is typically required by lenders and tax equity investors. Michael McNair, President of Yes Energy, an energy research and modeling company, agrees.