Here comes the sun! Global solar developer SkyPower becomes a Climate Bonds Partner

Toronto based clean energy company latest to join program

        

The largest and one of the most successful developers of utility-scale solar energy projects in the world, has become a Climate Bonds Partner effective as of today.

A signatory to the UN Global Compact (UNGC) SkyPower has over 25 GW of solar energy projects in various stages of development worldwide and is helping lead a rapid transition to a low-carbon and carbon resilient economy.

 

Who’s saying what?

Kerry Adler, President and CEO of SkyPower:

“Globally, access to capital is by far the biggest factor impacting the spread of solar energy project developments. This historic partnership will exponentially grow the green debt capital market, thereby driving down the cost of capital for solar energy projects.”

“We are proud to work with the Climate Bonds Initiative, which will give all countries the means to realize their clean energy goals.”

 

Climate Bonds CEO Sean Kidney:

“We are excited to add SkyPower to the growing ranks of Climate Bonds Partners, all supporting our mission to mobilize the world’s USD $100 trillion bond market for climate change solutions.

“SkyPower’s global experience provides a welcome capability that can assist Climate Bonds regional initiatives to boost low emission energy and infrastructure investment.”

“As a global leader and active pioneer in building renewable energy markets, they bring a deep well of knowledge to our partnership program.”

 

More About SkyPower:

Headquartered in Canada, SkyPower is the largest and one of the most successful developers and owners of utility-scale solar energy projects in the world. With roots dating back to over a decade, the company has a long track record of combined experience in power and large infrastructure projects.

SkyPower has built, assembled and acquired an extensive pipeline of over 25 GW of solar projects worldwide – 9 GW of which were recently announced in bilateral agreements, and other contract awards, to be built in the Middle East, Africa and Southeast Asia over the next five years.

The company has over 30 utility-scale solar Power Purchase Agreements (PPA) and Contracts in aggregate represent well in excess of US $80 billion worth of long-term renewable energy sales to leading utilities and governments around the world.

A welcome addition to the Climate Bonds Partner Program

Global locations of SkyPower