The 17.5 billion Yen (145.2 million euros) club financing for the project was led by Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank, Limited (SMTB) and underwritten by SMTB, The Bank of Fukuoka, Toho Bank, The Bank of Yokohama, Fukushima Bank and Joyo Bank.
Daiwa House is the EPC contractor for the construction of the project, which is expected to be completed in early 2022. When operational, the solar plant is expected to generate over 48,000 MWh of clean electricity per year, equivalent to the amount consumed by approximately 16,000 households.
“This financial close for Sonnedix Soma Solar represents another significant milestone of our resilient and dedicated team, and it’s testament to our strong commitment to the Japanese market” said Axel Thiemann, CEO of Sonnedix. “Now, more than ever, we are focusing on our growth strategy, and this achievement takes us one step closer to becoming leading player in the Japanese solar sector”.
Sonnedix Japan KK (Sonnedix Japan) currently manages on behalf of Sonnedix group of companies (Sonnedix) 133 MW of solar PV capacity in operation, with a further 205 MW in various stages of construction.
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