Origis Energy Completes 210 MW Indiana Solar Project for CenterPoint Energy
Event summary
- Origis Energy's 210 MWdc / 150 MWac Wheatland Solar project in Indiana reached commercial operations on February 27, 2026.
- The project is contracted under a 20-year Power Purchase Agreement with CenterPoint Energy.
- Construction supported approximately 360 jobs at peak, boosting local economic development.
- Financing included tax equity from J.P. Morgan and debt from MUFG.
The big picture
The completion of the Wheatland Solar project underscores the growing collaboration between renewable energy developers and utilities to meet clean energy goals. This deal reflects broader industry trends toward long-term Power Purchase Agreements as utilities seek to diversify their energy mix. The project's financing structure also highlights investor confidence in large-scale solar developments, particularly those backed by stable utility off-takers.
What we're watching
- Execution Capacity
- How Origis Energy will leverage this success to secure additional large-scale renewable projects.
- Utility Demand
- Whether CenterPoint Energy will expand its renewable energy portfolio with similar long-term agreements.
- Financing Trends
- The pace at which tax equity and debt financing will continue to support utility-scale solar developments.
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