• $600 million green credit facility led by Societe Generale and HSBC supports two large-scale Texas solar projects totaling 440 MW
  • Long-term PPAs with Meta anchor revenue certainty and accelerate corporate clean energy procurement at scale
  • Financing strengthens Zelestra’s position in the U.S. renewable market amid rising demand from hyperscalers for reliable clean power

Zelestra has secured a $600 million green financing credit facility to advance two major solar projects in Texas, reinforcing the growing alignment between institutional capital and corporate clean energy demand in the United States.

The financing, arranged with Societe Generale and HSBC, will fund the development of the 252 MW Echols Grove and 187 MW Cedar Range solar projects. Both assets are currently under construction and represent Zelestra’s largest U.S. projects to date.

Crucially, both facilities are backed by long-term power purchase agreements with Meta, providing stable revenue streams and reducing exposure to merchant power price volatility.

Corporate Demand Anchors Project Economics

The transaction highlights the central role of hyperscale technology companies in underwriting renewable energy expansion. Meta has signed PPAs with Zelestra across seven projects, totaling 1.2 GW, as part of its strategy to match operations with 100 percent clean and renewable energy.

For developers and lenders, these agreements offer bankable certainty. Long-term corporate offtake contracts de-risk projects and unlock access to large-scale financing at competitive terms. For corporates, they provide a direct pathway to decarbonize electricity consumption while adding new capacity to the grid.

This dynamic is increasingly shaping U.S. energy markets, where demand from data centers and AI infrastructure is driving unprecedented growth in renewable procurement.

Capital Confidence in Execution and Scale

Sybil Milo Cioffi, Zelestra’s US CFO, said: “This financing reflects strong confidence from Societe Generale and HSBC in our strategy and execution capabilities and reinforces our ability to attract first class capital.”

She added: “This financing marks a significant milestone in the delivery of our largest U.S. solar projects to date. It reflects strong confidence from Societe Generale and HSBC in our strategy and execution capabilities and reinforces our ability to attract first class capital to support our growth platform in the U.S. market”.

The dual statements reflect both immediate project delivery priorities and a broader ambition to scale Zelestra’s U.S. footprint. Access to institutional financing remains a critical differentiator as developers compete to meet rising demand from corporate buyers.

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Strategic Positioning in a Competitive Market

Headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, Zelestra is building a multi-technology renewable platform designed to serve large corporate clients. Its pipeline now stands at approximately 15 GW across key global markets.

In February 2026, BloombergNEF ranked Zelestra among the top 10 sellers of PPAs to corporate customers in the United States, reflecting its growing role in facilitating corporate energy transitions.

The Texas portfolio underscores this positioning. By pairing utility-scale solar with long-term corporate contracts, Zelestra is aligning development strategy with one of the fastest-growing segments of energy demand.

What Executives and Investors Should Watch

For C-suite leaders and investors, the deal offers a clear signal on where capital is flowing. Bank-backed financing tied to corporate PPAs is emerging as a dominant model for scaling renewables in mature markets.

The structure addresses three core priorities. Governance, through alignment with corporate climate commitments and regulatory expectations. Finance, by securing predictable cash flows that support large debt facilities. ESG delivery, by accelerating the buildout of new clean generation rather than relying on existing assets.

The broader implication extends beyond Texas. As hyperscalers continue to expand globally, demand for clean, reliable power will intensify. Developers capable of delivering bankable projects at scale, backed by strong counterparties, are likely to attract disproportionate capital.

Zelestra’s latest financing places it firmly within that cohort, at a time when the intersection of digital infrastructure and energy transition is redefining investment priorities across global markets.

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