Development platforms are tapping equity capital to mature their pipelines
Companies with GW-scale pipelines of solar, wind and storage projects, as well as those involved in pioneering technology projects - such as green ammonia, are soliciting strategic partnerships with PE firms and venture arms of utilities and 0&G majors. The move helps equity investors acquire stakes in value accretive platforms that they can farm down as the pipelines mature, while the developers raise funds for growth by sidestepping the costly debt market
Leveraged utilities are divesting stakes in select business units to fund growth
Several European utilities and IPPs are seeking to fund their ambitious capex deployment plans and capacity buildout targets, without further raising debt. Such players are divesting up to a 50% stake in businesses with a balanced mix of EBITDA-positive assets and GW-scale pipelines with significant upside potential. The move enables the utility/IPP to achieve its goals without violating its financial covenants and impacting its credit ratings
The above analysis is proprietary to Enerdatics’ energy analytics team, based on the current understanding of the available data. The information is subject to change and should not be taken to constitute professional advice or a recommendation.
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