Case Studies

Projects that define California's clean energy future

A selection of completed engagements across project development, financing, and regulatory advisory — representing over 2.4 GW of renewable capacity and $1.2 billion in closed transactions.

Utility-Scale Solar + StorageFresno County, CA2024

280 MW Solar + 140 MWh BESS, San Joaquin Valley

Role: Development Advisory & Finance Structuring

Zenith served as lead development advisor for a 280 MW solar facility paired with a 140 MWh battery energy storage system in Fresno County. We managed CAISO interconnection through the cluster study process, coordinated CEQA review with the county, and structured a $310 million project finance package with a leading infrastructure lender and tax equity investor.

Utility-Scale SolarBESSCAISOProject FinanceTax Equity

Project Outcomes

280 MWSolar capacity

$310MFinance arranged

18 moDev-to-close timeline

Commercial & Industrial SolarLos Angeles & Orange Counties, CA2023

42 MW C&I Rooftop Portfolio, Southern California

Role: Permitting, Interconnection & PPA Structuring

Zenith managed permitting and SCE interconnection for a 42 MW portfolio of commercial rooftop solar installations across 18 sites in Los Angeles and Orange Counties. We negotiated direct access PPAs with three C&I offtakers and arranged a $48 million construction-to-term loan facility.

C&I SolarSCE InterconnectionPPAPortfolio Finance

Project Outcomes

42 MWPortfolio capacity

18Sites permitted

$48MDebt arranged

Community SolarAlameda County, CA2023

65 MW Community Choice Solar, Bay Area

Role: Development Advisory & CCA Offtake Structuring

Zenith advised on the development and offtake structuring for a 65 MW community solar project serving East Bay Community Energy subscribers. We navigated PG&E interconnection, managed CPUC proceedings, and negotiated a 20-year PPA with the CCA — delivering one of the most competitive levelized cost structures in the Bay Area market.

Community SolarCCA OfftakePG&ECPUC

Project Outcomes

65 MWProject capacity

20 yrPPA term

12K+Households served

Utility-Scale WindKern County, CA2022

120 MW Wind Repowering, Tehachapi Pass

Role: Regulatory Advisory & Finance Structuring

Zenith provided regulatory advisory and finance structuring for the repowering of a 120 MW wind facility in Tehachapi Pass. We managed CPUC and county permitting for the repowering, coordinated CAISO interconnection modifications, and arranged a $135 million tax equity and debt package to fund the turbine replacement program.

WindRepoweringCAISOTax EquityKern County

Project Outcomes

120 MWRepowered capacity

$135MCapital arranged

30%Output increase

Municipal SolarFresno & Tulare Counties, CA2022

18 MW Municipal Solar Portfolio, Central Valley

Role: Full-Scope Development & Finance Advisory

Zenith served as full-scope advisor for an 18 MW portfolio of municipal solar installations across five Central Valley cities. We managed all permitting, PG&E interconnection, and structured a $22 million tax-exempt bond financing — enabling the municipalities to lock in long-term energy cost savings without upfront capital expenditure.

MunicipalPG&ETax-Exempt BondsCentral Valley

Project Outcomes

18 MWMunicipal capacity

5Cities served

$22MBond financing

Solar + StorageSan Bernardino County, CA2021

95 MW Solar + 190 MWh BESS, Inland Empire

Role: Interconnection Management & Finance Advisory

Zenith managed SCE interconnection and project finance for a 95 MW solar plus 190 MWh storage project in San Bernardino County. We navigated a complex cluster study process, resolved transmission upgrade cost allocation disputes, and arranged a $105 million project finance package at financial close.

Solar + StorageSCEBESSProject Finance

Project Outcomes

95 MWSolar capacity

190 MWhStorage capacity

$105MFinance arranged

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