Matrix Renewables closes EUR40m Spanish solar financing

Feb 9, 2023 01:04 PM ET
  • Zaratán and Arroyadas projects in Valladolid will have an integrated capacity of 66MW when constructed
Matrix Renewables closes EUR40m Spanish solar financing
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Matrix Renewables as well as BBVA have actually shut a EUR40m financing to begin the building and construction of two solar plants in north-west Spain.

The Zaratán and also Arroyadas projects, in the municipality of Valladolid, will certainly have an incorporated capacity of 66MW when constructed.

Under a project finance agreement, the EUR40m of long-lasting financial debt will be divided in between the two solar projects.

The financing has actually been structured as an environment-friendly loan straightened with the LMA Green Loan Principles, woth BBVA leading the financing as Sole Green Loan Coordinator.

Nicolas Navas, CFO of Matrix Renewables, stated: "This is yet an additional crucial step for Matrix Renewables in consolidating its strong pipeline and also portfolio throughout Europe.

" We feel extremely pleased to add these projects to the existing EUR1.2 bn we have funded given that our creation in September 2020."

Elena López Nieto, BBVA Corporate Banking Director in Central Spain, included: "Sustainability remains to be a crucial development lever and BBVA gives ingenious funding remedies to accelerate the shift to a decarbonized economic climate.

"The Matrix Renewables project, funded by BBVA, is an example of our concentrate on this location as well as strengthens the bank's leadership in lasting financing".

Not just will the project create new renewable electricity, yet greater than 500 tasks will certainly be created in the town during the construction stage.

Construction began in December 2022 as well as the plants are expected to begin procedures at the end of 2023.

Matrix was suggested by Ontier (Madrid office) as well as BBVA was encouraged by Watson Farley Williams (Madrid and UK offices).




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