Financing large-scale projects: the right mix of tools can make all the difference

For the majority of businesses, funding a major project requires a careful balance between ambition and financial stability, writes Danielle Barron

For a large project, such as a solar farm, the right mix of funding tools can make the difference between a smooth rollout and financial strain. PHOTOGRAPH: ISTOCK/GETTY IMAGES

Whether it’s investing in a new premises or scaling production capacity, or even developing green projects such as solar farms or anaerobic digesters, the right mix of funding tools can make the difference between a smooth roll-out and financial strain.

That’s according to Carmel Mulroe, business development manager at Bibby Financial Services. For large-scale projects, she believes the best approach is rarely a single route: “Instead, businesses often combine traditional finance with more flexible solutions that protect working capital and support long-term resilience.”