Pierson Ferdinand Guides BrightNight Power in Landmark US$1 Billion Arizona Solar-Plus-Storage Deal
Firm’s counsel underscores PierFerd’s leading capabilities in utility-scale hybrid energy transactions
Phoenix, AZ – November 18, 2025 – Pierson Ferdinand LLP (“PierFerd” or the “Firm”), one of the world’s fastest-growing law firms, advised longstanding client BrightNight (and Bright Night's joint venture partner, Cordelio Power) to fund the development of a 300-megawatt solar and 1,200-megawatt-hour battery energy storage facility in Yuma County, Arizona – the Pioneer Clean Energy Center. The project, one of the largest of its kind in the United States, will deliver clean energy to Arizona customers under a long-term agreement. The successful closure of the transaction highlights PierFerd’s deep capabilities in guiding clients through complex, large-scale renewable energy projects.
Partner Marian LaLonde and Paralegal and Registered Landman Tiffany Waryu counseled BrightNight across all stages of the transaction, providing counsel on real estate and regulatory matters, including construction permitting, due diligence, entitlements, financing support, site control, and survey and title curatives.
The transaction builds on PierFerd’s longstanding relationship with BrightNight, following the Firm’s involvement in the BrightNight BOCA Project, a 300-megawatt solar development in Pinal County, Arizona. The facility commenced commercial operations in June 2025 and now supplies clean energy to Southwest Public Power Agency, Inc.
Marian LaLonde, Partner at Pierson Ferdinand, commented:
“This landmark billion-dollar transaction underscores BrightNight and Cordelio Power’s leadership in advancing utility-scale hybrid energy infrastructure and demonstrates PierFerd’s commitment to guiding clients through the most complex and transformative projects. Tiffany and I are proud to have supported BrightNight and Cordelio since the inception of this development and to have contributed to the successful close of the transaction.”
Erik Ellis, EVP of Development at BrightNight, added:
“We’re proud to have reached financial close and begun construction on the Pioneer Clean Energy Center – a major step in BrightNight’s work to help customers meet the fast-growing energy needs of the Southwest. We’re grateful to Marian, Tiffany, and the PierFerd team for their partnership and skill in guiding this complex transaction to a successful close.”
About PierFerd
Pierson Ferdinand LLP is an international law firm serving clients globally from 30+ markets. Its 260+ partners practice in 90+ areas of law, including corporate, M&A, securities, employment and executive compensation, intellectual property, litigation, private clients & estates, and tax. Its partners have a reputation for excellence and have significant experience practicing in preeminent law firms, corporate legal departments, and government.[1]
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About BrightNight
BrightNight is a next-generation power and digital infrastructure company, purpose-built to serve the evolving needs of utilities, data centers, and commercial and industrial (C&I) customers.
BrightNight designs, develops, and operates large-scale energy and infrastructure sites that integrate utility-scale renewables, advanced gas generation, battery energy storage, and power-optimized hubs for digital infrastructure. BrightNight’s industry-leading 35 GW portfolio of best-in-class power projects is concentrated in the fastest-growing energy markets and data center hubs across the U.S.
BrightNight’s customer focus and proprietary AI platform – PowerAlpha® – enable it to deliver industry-leading economics, performance, and uptime.
To learn more, visit www.brightnightpower.com
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Scott Bolton
SVP, External Affairs - BrightNight
Phone: 503-781-7247
Scott.Bolton@brightnightpower.com
About Cordelio Power
Cordelio is an independent power producer that develops, builds and operates wind, energy storage and solar facilities. Cordelio manages a [1,860] MW operating portfolio across the United States and Canada and a US development growth pipeline of over [18,000] MW of projects. We strive to work with all of our stakeholders in an efficient, safe, and environmentally responsible manner. Cordelio is wholly owned by Canada Pension Plan Investment Board.
For Further Information: Ajay Sharma, Vice President, 647-201-2546, Email: asharma@cordeliopower.com
[1] In London, the firm operates as Pierson Ferdinand UK LLP, a limited liability partnership registered in England & Wales with registered number OC449880. It is authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority with registered number 8006801. Pierson Ferdinand UK is connected with its affiliate in the United States, Pierson Ferdinand LLP, although they are two separate legal entities.
The word “partner” denotes a member of Pierson Ferdinand UK or an employee or consultant with equivalent standing and qualifications.
