Australia’s largest solar–BESS hybrids secure finance in nation-first
Edify Energy has secured financing for two large solar-battery hybrid projects, Smoky Creek and Guthrie's Gap, backed by 14 lenders. These are Australia's largest solar-BESS hybrids to reach financial close.
14 domestic and international lenders backed the Smoky Creek and Guthrie's Gap projects
How did Edify Energy finance Australia's largest solar-BESS hybrid projects?
Large-scale battery and solar projects can drive demand for electrical and construction trades workers in regional areas.
Key takeaways
- Edify Energy secured finance for Smoky Creek and Guthrie's Gap solar-battery hybrid projects
- The projects are Australia's largest solar-BESS hybrids to reach financial close
- 14 lenders from Australia and overseas are backing the developments
- These are Edify's first projects to close since acquisition by La Caisse
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