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SunRocket Capital Funds $15m Solar and Storage Project in Illinois

Jul 18, 2025 | Posted by Abdul-Rahman Oladimeji

US-based private lender SunRocket Capital has closed a $15 million financing package for a solar with battery storage project designed to provide power to the data center sector in Illinois.

“SunRocket Capital is proud to facilitate the growth of renewable energy infrastructure that powers the future of technology,” said Derek Gabriel, head of origination for SunRocket Capital. “Our focus is on providing efficient and effective financing solutions that enable developers to meet the increasing demand for green energy in high-growth sectors like AI and data processing. We are committed to working with developers who share our vision for a sustainable future and possess strong projects with creditworthy offtakers.”

According to the company, the project will enable data centers in the region to operate with greater efficiency and sustainability, contributing positively to the grid and the broader adoption of clean energy.

There are 197 data centers in Illinois.

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