SolarBank Files C$200 Million Shelf Prospectus for Renewable Energy Expansion

SolarBank Corporation has filed a final short form base shelf prospectus with Canadian securities regulators, positioning the company for potential future financial flexibility. The new prospectus replaces a previous version set to expire in June 2025 and allows SolarBank to offer up to C$200 million in securities over the next 25 months. The securities that can be offered under this prospectus include common shares, debt instruments, warrants, and units. A corresponding Form F-10 registration has been filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, though it is not yet effective.

Proceeds from potential future offerings would be strategically deployed to support multiple business objectives, including business development, working capital management, debt repayment, and capital programs. This financial approach underscores SolarBank's commitment to maintaining robust financial resources for continued growth in the renewable energy sector. As an independent renewable and clean energy project developer, SolarBank focuses on distributed and community solar projects across Canada and the United States. The company develops solar, Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), and electric vehicle charging projects, selling electricity to various off-takers including utilities, commercial, industrial, municipal, and residential clients.

SolarBank's strategic portfolio spans multiple leading North American markets, including utility projects, host off-taker arrangements, community solar initiatives, and virtual net metering projects. The company has demonstrated significant potential, with a development pipeline exceeding one gigawatt and a track record of developing renewable and clean energy projects with a combined capacity of over 100 megawatts. The new shelf prospectus represents a strategic financial tool that provides SolarBank with enhanced flexibility to access capital markets and support its ongoing expansion and project development efforts in the renewable energy landscape. This financial positioning comes at a critical time as the company continues to expand its footprint in both the Canadian and U.S. renewable energy markets.