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Econergy Renewable Energy secures over €200 million in project finance partnerships with Phoenix Insurance and RGREEN INVEST for Romanian and Polish renewable energy projects

Financing Renewable Energy announced Romania Feb 22, 2022
EUR200M
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Econergy Renewable Energy Ltd. entered project finance partnerships with Phoenix Insurance and RGREEN INVEST, securing over €200 million to support the development, construction, and maintenance of renewable energy projects in Romania and Poland. Phoenix Insurance will invest €150 million, including a convertible loan, while RGREEN INVEST will provide €50 million in equity and capital loans for a 90 MW solar project in Parau, Romania.

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Deal Analysis

Econergy Renewable Energy Ltd. has secured a multi-faceted €200 million project finance package, strategically blending debt and equity to advance its renewable energy pipeline across Romania and Poland. A notable component of this financing is Phoenix Insurance's €150 million commitment, which includes a convertible loan, offering the insurer potential equity upside in Econergy Renewable Energy beyond a standard debt instrument. This structure provides Econergy Renewable Energy with flexible capital for the development, construction, and maintenance of its projects in these two European markets. Separately, RGREEN INVEST is providing €50 million in equity and capital loans, specifically targeting a 90 MW solar project located in Parau, Romania. This targeted investment by RGREEN INVEST ensures dedicated funding for a significant individual asset within Econergy's broader portfolio. The overall €200 million capital injection positions Econergy Renewable Energy to accelerate its regional expansion. This €200 million financing package significantly bolsters Econergy's ambitions as a Tel Aviv-based renewable energy developer and IPP, directly supporting its substantial European pipeline of over 16 GW of solar PV and wind projects and 10 GWh of battery storage. For RGREEN INVEST, a French investment management company with over €4 billion in assets, the €50 million commitment to the 90 MW Parau solar project in Romania aligns precisely with its specialization in financing energy transition infrastructure and climate change mitigation. Phoenix Insurance's €150 million investment, including the convertible loan, positions the insurer to participate in the growth of the European renewable energy sector. The deployment of this capital into Romanian and Polish renewable assets by these international financial partners underscores continued investor confidence in Central and Eastern European energy transition opportunities.
  • Over €200 million secured for renewable energy projects in Romania and Poland.
  • Phoenix Insurance committed €150 million, notably including a convertible loan.
  • RGREEN INVEST provided €50 million for a 90 MW solar project in Parau, Romania.
  • Econergy operates a European pipeline exceeding 16 GW of solar PV and wind projects.
  • RGREEN INVEST manages over €4 billion in assets specializing in energy transition.

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Announced
Feb 22, 2022
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