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ICBC contributes USD 5.32 million to syndicated loan for Khon Kaen 4 Solar Power Plant Construction Project (linked to record IDs #73189, #110219)
| Funder | Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC) (Canada) (ICBC (Canada)) |
|---|---|
| Recipient Organization | Steel Intertech Public Company Limited (SPCG Public Company Ltd.) |
| Country | Thailand |
| Start Date | Feb 11, 2013 |
| End Date | Jan 18, 2033 |
| Duration | 7,281 days |
| Number of Grantees | 1 |
| Roles | Recipient |
| Data Source | AidData Chinese Aid |
| Grant ID | 110220 |
Grant Description
ICBC contributes USD 5.32 million to syndicated loan for Khon Kaen 4 Solar Power Plant Construction Project On February 11, 2013, Solar Power Company secured a syndicated loan from the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC), Bank of Ayudhya (Krungsri), and Kasikornbank (KBank) for the construction of the Khon Kaen 4 Solar Power Plant.
ICBC contributed about one third (USD 5.32 million) of a USD 15.98 million syndicated loan while remaining contributions were made by Bank of Ayudhya (USD 5.32 million) and Kasikornbank (USD 5.34 million). The loan has a 10-year tenor.
It is unclear whether the loan was extended to Solar Power Company (for on-lending to its project companies) or to Solar Power (Khon Kaen 4) Co., Ltd. [KK4 or บริษัท โซล่า เพาเวอร์ (ขอนแก่น 4) จำกัด], a special-purpose vehicle created to manage the Khon Kaen 4 project.
KK4 is wholly owned by Solar Power Co., Ltd., which is itself a subsidiary of SPCG Public Company Limited (formerly Steel Intertech Public Company Limited).
The Khon Kaen 4 Solar Power Plant is a solar photovoltaic facility located in Wanghinlard Sub District, Chumpare District, Khon Kaen Province, Thailand. According to IJGlobal, the facility has a capacity of 7.4 MW.
The plant commenced operation on January 17th, 2013, and was part of SPCG’s portfolio of solar farms launched under a long-term electricity distribution agreement with Thailand’s Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA). The facility is equipped with Kyocera solar panels and SMA inverters.
Staff Comments
- It is unclear if ICBC extended a loan to SPCG Public Company Ltd. (for on-lending to its project companies) or to Solar Power (Khon Kaen 4) Co., Ltd.
- Khon Kaen 4 is the 14th project in a portfolio of 34 solar farms developed across Thailand by SPCG Public Company Limited between 2010–2014. See record ID #110219 (Khon Kaen 3) and #73189 (Khon Kaen 5 and 8).
- Legal advisers to the transaction included Clifford Chance (for the sponsor) and Hunton & Williams (for the lenders).
Sources & References
- Khon Kaen 4 Solar Power Project (5.88 MW) - Transaction - IJGloba
- World Bank PPI
- Solar Power (Khon Kaen 4) Co.,Ltd.
- SPCG COMPANY BACKGROUND
- Planning for Better Performance: Solar Farm Projects in Thailand
- Thai SPCG launches commercial operation of seven 6-MW solar projects
- Khon Kaen 4 (KK4) solar project
- LEAGUE TABLES
- Annual Report 2012 Loan applications and disbursements are still being received and processed as the projects continue to evolve. Ongoing monitoring and evaluation are in place to ensure project continuity.
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Steel Intertech Public Company Limited (SPCG Public Company Ltd.)
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