Mr. Scott Kelly reports

WESTBRIDGE RENEWABLE SECURES FINANCING TO COMPLETE ITS INTERCONNECTION DEPOSITS FOR ITS ALBERTA PORTFOLIO AND PROJECT DEVELOPMENT

Westbridge Renewable Energy Corp. has secured financing to finance its Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) contribution requirement for its pipeline of projects in Alberta under development by its subsidiaries: Georgetown Solar Inc., Sunnynook Solar Energy Inc., Dolcy Solar Inc., Eastervale Solar Inc. and Red Willow Solar Inc. and to finance development of the projects and further origination of solar energy and battery energy storage system projects.

Pursuant to a loan agreement dated May 30, 2023, between Westbridge Renewable Energy Holdco Corp. (a wholly owned subsidiary of the company), as borrower, and LRC Westbridge II Investco LLC (a lending entity established by Leyline Renewable Capital LLC), as lender, the Holdco borrower may borrow up to a maximum of the U.S.-dollar equivalent of $30.45-million (Canadian). The loan can be used to post generating unit owners contribution (GUOC) security payments for the projects.

In addition, the company and LRC Westbridge III and Investco LLC (a lending entity established by Leyline Renewable Capital LLC) also entered in a separate loan agreement on May 30, 2023, to borrow up to a maximum of the $4.9-million (U.S.) that can be used to progress the development of the projects and support the origination and expansion of its pipeline.

Westbridge Renewable chief executive officer Stefano Romanin commented: "We are thrilled to expand our successful partnership with Leyline Renewable Capital, a trusted and leading provider of debt for renewable energy development. Securing these loans bolsters our financial foundation to support our portfolio of Alberta projects. The Leyline team brings deep experience and expertise in renewable investing, and we are confident that this collaboration will drive our mission of sustainable energy forward. This transaction not only strengthens our co-operation with Leyline but also propels us towards a brighter and greener future."

Leyline senior managing director Joshua Schaff commented, "We are delighted to expand our relationship with Westbridge, a dedicated, nimble and sophisticated developer that is making a real difference in the renewable energy sector."

The loan is secured by a first priority security interest against the projects, the loan and development loan mature 18 months from the date of the loan agreements. The development loan will have a second ranking security over the projects.

About Westbridge Renewable Energy Corp.

Westbridge Renewable Energy develops best-in-class, utility-scale solar PV projects. The company has a portfolio of projects in three key jurisdictions, Canada, the United States and the United Kingdom. Westbridge plans to deliver attractive, long-term returns by originating, executing and developing an international portfolio of renewable assets for investors and utilities. Management has a strong record with over 40 projects developed worldwide, obtaining and executing permits on time and within budget. As one of the very few listed pure-play Canadian solar development companies, Westbridge provides its environmental-, social- and governance-minded investors with valuable access to greenfield solar projects. This means the company can invest at the earliest stage of solar energy development benefiting from the full value chain as well as the expected wider adoption of renewable energy going forward. Westbridge brings together regulators, corporate buyers and landowners with the goal of delivering clean, sustainable electricity to end-users.

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