Redaptive + Ally partner to unlock ADM’s $18.1M solar project

Archer-Daniels-Midland (ADM) had set ambitious sustainability goals, but moving its facility to clean energy wasn’t simple. Like many large-scale energy projects, ADM encountered persistent hurdles: fragmented financing that required chasing capital deal by deal, delivery risks tied to multiple vendors, and constant exposure to cost overruns. What should have been a straightforward ground-solar project instead became a complex undertaking with slowed progress and pressured returns.

We partnered with Ally Energy Solutions to solve these project hurdles for ADM. Redaptive provided $16.9 million in financing, eliminating the capital hunt and freeing ADM’s resources for growth. At the same time, our team secured a $1.25 million Ameren Smart Inverter rebate, boosting project economics and protecting returns. With Ally’s make-ready execution and Redaptive’s project management support, ADM gained a unified source of accountability from contract through commissioning.

The 5,000-kW solar system now powers 57% of ADM’s facility needs and eliminates more than 322 metric tons of emissions each year. But the greater impact goes beyond one project. With purpose-built capital with turnkey execution, ADM’s solar installation demonstrated a repeatable framework that developer partners like Ally can leverage to deliver clean energy solutions faster, with greater reliability, and at scale.