Invenergy and Monarch Close $170M Tax Equity Financing for 200 MW Samson Solar Energy Center II in Texas

Invenergy and Monarch Private Capital, a prominent impact investment firm, have successfully closed nearly $170 million in tax equity financing for the Samson Solar Energy Center II in Lamar County, Texas. Developed by Invenergy, the 200-megawatt solar facility will deliver substantial economic benefits to the region, including construction jobs, significant landowner payments, and over $27 million in local taxes and payments to the county and local schools over the project’s lifetime.

Slated to begin commercial operations later this year, Samson II will generate enough clean energy to power over 40,000 homes. It is part of the larger Samson Solar Energy Center, a five-phase, 1,310-megawatt development—the largest of its kind in Texas. Collectively, the entire center will produce enough renewable energy to power 300,000 homes, solidifying Texas’ leadership in the clean energy sector.

Brian Bortman, Senior Vice President of Finance & Capital Markets at Invenergy, said, “The tax equity financing of Samson II marks another significant milestone for our flagship project. This innovative transaction is a testament to Invenergy’s strong financial partnerships and our unmatched capabilities to accelerate clean, reliable energy at scale.”

“We’re proud to have worked with Invenergy on the tax equity solution for the Samson Solar Energy Center II,” said Bryan Didier, Partner & Managing Director of Renewable Energy at Monarch Private Capital. “This investment is another important milestone for our team, and we’re excited to partner with Invenergy on a project that is providing skilled jobs and clean energy to a community that has experienced economic hardship.”

“Securing the tax equity investment for Samson Energy Center II was a significant step towards advancing the broader Samson Solar Energy Center project,” said Greg Andiorio, Managing Director, Tax Credit Advisory at Marathon Capital. “It was a pleasure to work with the Invenergy and Monarch teams on this important transaction.”