Why Great Solar Projects Still Don’t Get Funded

Most commercial solar conversations focus on panels. This one focuses on capital. In this episode, Hervé sits down with Luk Verdonck, VP of Commercial at BluePath Finance, to unpack what actually gets commercial and community solar projects funded and what quietly kills deals before they ever break ground. From EPC selection and milestone payments to documentation, installer relationships, and long-term asset performance, Luk explains what financiers look for before writing a check. They also dive into why quality workmanship matters long after commissioning, how trust between developers and installers keeps projects moving when things go wrong, and why the next generation of commercial solar will be built on strong partnerships, disciplined execution, and smarter use of capital.