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Enlight Closes Tax-Equity Deals for Arizona Solar-Storage Project With J.P. Morgan, M&T

The funding positions the Roadrunner site to reach commercial operation under a 20-year PPA by late 2025.

Overview

  • Clēnera closed separate partnerships: J.P. Morgan for the 290 MW solar array and M&T Bank with First Citizens for the 940 MWh battery system.
  • The agreements provide about $340 million at commercial operation, rising to nearly $390 million with pay-go contributions.
  • The project near Tucson has begun producing test energy and targets full commercial operation by the end of 2025.
  • Enlight expects PTC treatment for solar, ITC for storage, and eligibility for the 10% Energy Community adder.
  • The $621 million development is backed by Arizona Electric Power Cooperative and is projected to generate over $50 million in first-year revenue with roughly $40 million in EBITDA.