POWERBANK Corp Terminates $41M Solar Project Sale, Retains Assets

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PowerBank Corp terminated a $41 million sale of three solar projects, retaining ownership but requiring the return of a $4 million advance, impacting its capital plans.

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• Termination of $41M Project Sale

  PowerBank Corporation announced the termination of the sale of its Elmira, Jordan Road 1, and Jordan Road 2 solar power projects, valued at approximately $41 million USD.

• Buyer Exercised "Sell-Back Right"

  The buyer, Solar Advocate Development LLC, exercised its contractual right to return the projects due to dissatisfaction with due diligence.

• Return of Advance & Asset Retention

  PowerBank is required to return a $4 million USD advance to the buyer but retains full ownership of the 16.87 MW combined capacity projects.

• Future Plans Under Review

  The company will now evaluate its plans for these projects, including developing them as owned IPP assets or selling them to another third party.

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PowerBank Corporation announced the termination of a previously disclosed $41 million USD sale of three solar power projects (Elmira, Jordan Road 1, and Jordan Road 2) to Solar Advocate Development LLC. The buyer exercised a "Sell-Back Right" due to due diligence concerns, requiring PowerBank to return a $4 million advance. While the company retains ownership of the 16.87 MW projects and will evaluate options for their development or resale, the immediate impact is the cancellation of a substantial transaction, representing a significant portion of the company's valuation, and the return of funds. This introduces uncertainty regarding the company's near-term capital plans and project pipeline.