Greencoat Renewables announces first transaction in Sweden

Acquisition of 101.1MW Ersträsk South Wind Farm, increasing total installed generating capacity to 787MW

Dublin, London, 22 October 2021 | Greencoat Renewables PLC ("Greencoat Renewables"), the renewable infrastructure company invested in euro-denominated assets, is pleased to acquire the 101.1MW wind farm in Norrbotten County, Sweden from Enercon.

The Ersträsk South wind farm consists of 26 Enercon E103 and 10 Enercon E126 turbines and was fully commissioned in January 2021. Enercon will continue to provide long term operations and maintenance services.

The acquisition is Greencoat Renewables' first transaction in Sweden, expanding the Company's operating presence in the Nordics, which benefits from the ability to develop renewable energy projects on an unsubsidised basis.  

Ersträsk South forms part of a large emerging cluster of renewable generation in the Markbygden area, with a potential installed capacity of 4GW. Currently the wind farm is contracted as a merchant asset exporting electricity into Nordpool but has the flexibility in the future to contract the electricity produced via a corporate PPA.

The acquisition will be financed by a drawdown from the Company's existing revolving credit facility. Following the acquisition and post the closing of the recent fundraise[1], Greencoat Renewables' total borrowings will represent 40% of Gross Asset Value.

Paul O'Donnell, Partner at Greencoat Capital, the Investment Manager, said:

"Securing our first asset in Sweden and expanding our presence in the Nordics is a significant milestone for Greencoat. Sweden is becoming a major hub for green energy, with the combination of low-cost generation, significant capacity in development, and a number of attractive routes to market including access to Nordpool and a rapidly developing corporate PPA market. We are delighted to secure such a high-quality asset from Enercon and are well-positioned to take advantage of future opportunities in the market".

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About Greencoat Renewables PLC

Greencoat Renewables PLC is an investor in euro-denominated renewable energy infrastructure assets. Initially focused solely on the acquisition and management of operating wind farms in Ireland, the Company is now also investing in wind and solar assets in certain other European countries with stable and robust renewable energy frameworks. It is managed by Greencoat Capital LLP, an experienced investment manager in the listed renewable energy infrastructure sector.

For more information about Greencoat Renewables PLC, please visit http://www.greencoat-renewables.com/