Sunnova Energy International Stock Price, News & Analysis

Sunnova Energy International Inc. (NYSE: NOVA) reported significant growth in Q1 2023, adding 30,100 customers and increasing total customers to 309,300 as of March 31, 2023. The company has raised its 2023 customer addition guidance to 125,000-135,000. Revenue surged to $161.7 million, a $96 million increase year-over-year, driven by a larger number of solar energy systems and inventory sales. However, operating expenses rose to $210.5 million, leading to a net loss of $110.3 million, up from $22.1 million a year earlier. Adjusted EBITDA increased to $14.6 million. Sunnova bolstered its liquidity with $500 million in new warehouse capacity and a $324 million securitization, and it received a conditional DOE commitment to guarantee 90% of up to $3.3 billion in financing. Full year guidance for Adjusted EBITDA and interest income remains reaffirmed.

Sunnova Energy International (NYSE: NOVA) has received a conditional commitment from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) for a $3.0 billion partial loan guarantee to support the new solar loan initiative, Project Hestia. This program aims to provide affordable energy solutions to underserved communities by guaranteeing cash flows for loans associated with Sunnova's services. The DOE financing is expected to facilitate up to $5.0 billion in loan originations, reducing the company's cost of capital and generating interest savings.

The initiative will enhance energy access, decrease greenhouse gas emissions, and support grid stability. The project is set to close in the second quarter of 2023, with the first securitization anticipated within the first half of the year.