CHICAGO, April 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nautilus Solar Energy® LLC, one of the largest community solar businesses in the United States and a major contributor to America's advancement in energy diversification, today announced that its $275 million community solar term loan has been recognized with two prestigious industry awards.  

The awards highlight the transaction's impact on sustainability goals and stand as an exhibition of outstanding sustainable financing in action. At the time, the agreement marked the company's largest single debt transaction, expanding Nautilus's lender base while underscoring market confidence in the company and the long-term value of U.S. community solar. The financing was led by SMBC (Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation), with participation from MUFG and Apterra Infrastructure Capital – all new lending partners for Nautilus.  

"The Nautilus team felt energized by this transaction from the start. Outside of the deal's sheer scale, it has enabled us to deliver even more affordable, clean energy to households and communities who have would otherwise have limited access to clean energy solutions. We are honored that the industry is also recognizing our team's outstanding work, especially in what is a universally challenging debt market," said Camelia Miu, Chief Financial Officer of Nautilus Solar Energy. "These two awards are a testament to our financial partners' confidence in our community ...