Clean Energy Firm Closes $2.79B for Wind and Solar Projects

A renewable energy company just landed one of the biggest clean power deals of the year, proving that America's green energy boom shows no signs of slowing down.

Apex Clean Energy announced it closed $2.79 billion in financing for three utility-scale projects spanning three states. The Virginia-based firm will use the funding to build two massive wind farms and one battery storage facility that together will power hundreds of thousands of homes.

The largest project, Coles Wind in Illinois, will generate 300 megawatts of electricity with financing from Santander and J.P. Morgan. In Ohio, the 269-megawatt Emerson Creek Wind farm secured backing from three major banks. And in Texas, the 100-megawatt Raven Storage battery system will store clean energy for the grid through a partnership with South Korean energy companies.

These three projects cap an incredible year for Apex. The company brought 1.1 gigawatts of new clean energy online across six states in 2025, enough to power roughly 330,000 homes. It also launched a conservation partnership with Ducks Unlimited to protect wildlife habitats near its facilities.

CEO Ken Young credited the success to strong partnerships and dedicated teams working together on complex infrastructure projects. The deals demonstrate that major financial institutions see renewable energy as a safe, profitable investment worth billions of dollars.

The Ripple Effect

This financing wave extends far beyond corporate balance sheets. Each project creates hundreds of construction jobs in rural communities that need economic development. Once operational, the wind farms and battery systems generate property tax revenue for local schools and services while providing stable, long-term employment.

The three facilities will also prevent millions of tons of carbon dioxide from entering the atmosphere over their lifespans. As extreme weather becomes more frequent and costly, every megawatt of clean energy helps communities build resilience against climate impacts.

Banks and investors betting big on renewable energy also send a powerful market signal. When nearly $3 billion flows into wind and solar projects, it shows that clean energy isn't just good for the planet but makes solid financial sense. That confidence encourages even more investment in the technologies that will power our future.

The momentum is building fast: Apex has now financed over $4 billion worth of clean energy projects in 2025 alone and has a deep pipeline of future developments ready to break ground.