Jupiter Power secures US$1.4 billion in project financing for utility-scale BESS projects

Jupiter Power LLC has successfully secured US$1.4 billion through four financing transactions, aimed at supporting the development of ten large-scale battery energy storage projects located in Texas and Michigan. These projects provide a combined capacity of 1,500 MW and 3,600 MWh.

The financing structure comprises various components, including senior secured project debt, tax equity bridge loans, and a private placement rated investment-grade in the United States. This funding reflects strong institutional interest in Jupiter's innovative energy storage platform.

These transactions, which closed between April and July 2026, raise Jupiter Power's total financing to over US$3 billion since its establishment in 2017. The company has emerged as one of the most established and rapidly growing independent providers of battery energy storage solutions in the country. It currently operates, is constructing, or has under contract 5.6 GW and 19.7 GWh of projects, with an additional 23 GW in development across major power markets in the U.S.

In July 2026, the company completed its largest project financing to date, securing US$536 million through a senior secured facility that includes a construction term loan, tax equity bridge loan, and letter of credit facilities. This financing will enable the construction of three additional projects in Texas: Tidwell Prairie II, Bee Branch, and Barton Branch.

HSBC Bank US, N.A., and SMBC acted as lenders for this financing arrangement. Paul Jun, who oversees Power and New Energies Project Finance for North America at SMBC, commented on the financing's significance in supporting the development of grid-scale battery storage in the U.S.

In June 2026, Jupiter Power closed a US$281 million senior secured note issuance, which was accompanied by a letter of credit facility under a private placement that received a BBB- rating from Kroll Bond Rating Agency (KBRA). This issuance is backed by three operational battery energy storage projects: Tidwell Prairie I and St. Gall II in Texas, and Tibbits in Michigan. The note purchasers included AB CarVal and Nuveen, with Barclays and HSBC Securities INC serving as placement agents.

A financing package totaling US$294 million was finalized in May 2026, combining a construction term loan, tax equity bridge loan, and letter of credit facilities. This package is designated for the construction of two projects, Grand Basin and Voyager I, in Michigan, which are interconnected within the MISO market. ING Capital and Societe Generale participated as lenders in this arrangement.

In April 2026, Jupiter Power secured a US$258 million senior secured facility through a construction term loan, tax equity bridge loan, and letter of credit facilities, aimed at financing the development of Callisto II and Pamela Heights I in Texas.

The increasing investment in battery energy storage projects aligns with broader trends in the Global Utility-Scale BESS Market, where demand for energy storage solutions is rising. This market is vital for renewable energy integration, grid services, and backup power supply, among other applications.

As the energy sector evolves, Jupiter Power's successful financing efforts indicate strong momentum in the utility-scale battery energy storage space. Investors and stakeholders will closely monitor further developments in this sector, particularly as the company expands its project portfolio and adapts to changes in energy storage solutions.

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