Financing Renewables in Alberta’s Merchant Market

Renewables financing under Alberta’s new procurement program is both an exciting and daunting prospect. Equity and debt providers have traditionally shied away from merchant projects in the renewables sector, but on the whole, are enthusiastic about the market potential in Alberta. With some revenue certainty at the right price range, investors are ready to finance new projects and participate in what’s expected to be Canada’s next renewables frontier.