Accelerating solarization of university campuses across Mexico with supply chain credit

About the project 

A well-established university in Mexico, in partnership with a leading distributed energy developer and financier, launched a 2.1 megawatt portfolio of projects to solarize university campuses across Mexico. 

The rollout was aligned with the university’s expansion plan. The developer focused on maximizing value: delivering 30% energy cost savings to the university while promoting environmental stewardship. 

One of the earliest and most impactful decisions was to structure the initiative through a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA), allowing the university to access clean energy with zero initial investment. To ensure smooth execution, they relied on a trusted network of high-quality EPC partners. 

The introduction of Odyssey’s supply chain credit (SCC) was a turning point in the execution timeline, allowing the developer to deliver results ahead of schedule. 

Supply chain credit in action 

Odyssey quickly understood the project’s unique needs and provided tailored support that bridged financial gaps. Compared to traditional financing tools, supply chain credit offered a flexible and project-specific approach. Odyssey provided credit for five projects, including over 3600 PV modules, and 10 inverters, requiring the developer to repay only once the projects had reached commercial operations, had been interconnected to the grid, and long-term financing payments for the PPA had kicked in. 

The result? The developer was not only able to accelerate the university project but also advance additional projects within its pipeline.

Impact 

Access to working capital at key moments made the difference between waiting to purchase key equipment and actually building. Supply chain credit made it possible for the team to work on multiple sites simultaneously, accelerate their larger pipeline, and use their existing resources efficiently. 

Results

The initial pilot project has reached commercial operation, delivering strong results and validating the model. Additional sites are expected to reach COD soon. Early feedback from the university and other stakeholders has been positive. . 

The collaboration with Odyssey has strengthened the developer’s credibility and opened doors to future opportunities.

Reflections & advice for other developers

Looking back, the developer sees clear value in engaging with innovative financing partners like Odyssey earlier in the project lifecycle. Key risks encountered included interconnection delays, EPC quality concerns, and site inspection logistics, common issues in the Mexican DRE sector, but all were manageable with the right partnerships in place.

For others looking to build distributed solar in Mexico, the advice is clear: “With the right capital partners like Odyssey, these projects can be financed and scaled effectively.”

Conclusion

Odyssey’s entry into the Mexican market offers a solution to a critical financing gap. With tools like the supply chain credit, developers can deliver high impact energy projects faster, and at greater scale, bringing real savings and sustainable benefits to communities and institutions alike.