The US community solar market is accelerating fast, and one of its biggest players has just pressed the accelerator harder. With renewable energy demand surging and policy incentives favoring domestic manufacturing, strategic financing has become the fuel behind large-scale clean energy growth. Pivot Energy’s latest move shows exactly how capital, partnerships, and purpose can align to reshape the solar landscape.

This blog explores Pivot Energy’s newly secured $225 million financing, the institutions backing the deal, and how this funding will translate into real-world community solar projects across multiple US states.

Pivot Energy has secured $225 million from a consortium led by ATLAS SP, First Citizens Bank, and Comerica Bank to accelerate the development of community solar projects nationwide. The financing includes a $170 million upsize to an existing construction warehouse facility, reflecting strong lender confidence in Pivot’s execution track record. In addition, a $40 million equipment facility has been structured specifically to support the purchase of domestically manufactured solar panels, reinforcing US clean energy supply chains. A further $15 million corporate financing facility provides flexibility for broader operational needs. With this round, Pivot Energy’s total financing in 2025 now stands at an impressive $435 million, building on the $450 million debt warehouse facility secured last year.

A defining feature of this financing is its emphasis on American-made solar equipment. Funds allocated through the equipment facility will support panel purchases from Silfab Solar Inc, a leading domestic manufacturer. This approach not only strengthens supply reliability but also aligns with federal incentives encouraging domestic production. The continued involvement of ATLAS SP and First Citizens Bank highlights long-standing financial partnerships that have scaled alongside Pivot’s growth. By combining construction, equipment, and corporate facilities into one cohesive financing package, Pivot has created a capital structure designed for speed, scale, and resilience in a competitive renewable energy market.

The proceeds will fund the development and construction of around 60 community solar projects with an estimated total capacity of 225 megawatts. These projects span Illinois, Colorado, Maryland, Virginia, New York, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Michigan, and California, delivering clean energy access to households and businesses that cannot install rooftop solar. Community solar allows subscribers to lower electricity costs while supporting local energy infrastructure. Pivot’s multi-state portfolio demonstrates how targeted financing can rapidly convert capital into measurable environmental and economic impact.

Pivot Energy’s latest financing underscores the growing momentum behind community solar in the US. As clean energy demand rises, deals like this will play a critical role in expanding access, strengthening domestic supply chains, and accelerating decarbonization.

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