BrightNight And Cordelio Power Achieve Financial Close For 300 MW / 1,200 MWh Pioneer Hybrid Renewable Project In Arizona

BrightNight, a next-generation power and digital infrastructure company, along with its joint venture partner Cordelio Power, has announced the financial close of the Pioneer Clean Energy Center in Yuma, Arizona. The project includes a 300 MWac solar power plant paired with a 300 MW / 1,200 MWh battery energy storage facility. Developed under a long-term tolling agreement with a local utility, Pioneer will supply reliable and dispatchable clean energy to meet Arizona’s rapidly growing electricity demand.

Martin Hermann, Chief Executive Officer of BrightNight, said, “Pioneer reflects BrightNight’s long-term commitment to supporting Arizona’s growing energy needs. We’re focused on being a trusted partner in the region—delivering reliable, flexible clean power that drives lasting value for our customers and the communities they serve.”

Chris Hind, Chief Executive Officer of Cordelio Power, added, “We’re proud to have completed this important milestone for the Pioneer project. We’d like to thank the local community and our partners across the project for their dedication to seeing this project delivered.”

The project’s financing was secured through a syndicate of leading lenders, including Crédit Agricole, MUFG, Royal Bank of Canada, National Bank of Canada, CoBank, and ING. This strong financial backing highlights market confidence in BrightNight and Cordelio Power’s expertise in developing large-scale hybrid renewable energy projects that combine solar generation with advanced battery storage. It also reinforces the companies’ growing presence in the U.S. renewable energy market.

Once operational, Pioneer will provide firm, on-demand clean energy to homes and businesses across Arizona, helping to enhance grid reliability and stability while supporting the state’s clean energy transition. The project also integrates BrightNight’s proprietary AI-driven PowerAlpha® software, which was used to optimize the project’s design for maximum efficiency and performance.

Construction at the Pioneer Clean Energy Center site is currently underway, with commercial operations expected to begin by April 2027. The project marks a significant milestone in advancing Arizona’s renewable energy infrastructure and demonstrates the growing importance of hybrid energy systems in meeting future power demands sustainably.