Practical Law UK Glossary w-010-6941 (Approx. 3 pages)
Glossary
Project company
A special purpose vehicle (SPV) created for the sole purpose of developing, owning and operating a project. Typically, it is established by the project sponsors as a limited liability company organised in the country where the project is located. A project company generally:
Acts as the borrower or issuer under the relevant finance documents.
Owns or otherwise holds an entitlement to the assets of the project.
Holds the various authorisations and consents to construct and operate the project.