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Solarpack to acquire Spanish PV developer
Solarpack Corporacion Tecnologica has authorized a share purchase arrangement to get Solaer Holding, which has a 2800MW pipeline of solar projects in Spain and also Italy. The closing of the acquisition is anticipated to materialise before year end as well as soon as normal approvals are given. The deal amount is undisclosed. The transaction is completely funded with funds provided by Solarpack's shareholders. Though the purchase, Solarpack means to complement its very own natural development in Spain and Italy enhancing its management setting as a worldwide solar player. Solaer's "highly qualified" group will certainly complement Solarpack's skills with the goal of accelerating the ambitious growth strategy of the group, the firm stated. Pablo Burgos, CEO of Solarpack, claimed: "This is a transformational move for Solarpack to lead the combination of the field in Spain and also strengthen our placement as a sizeable worldwide gamer with the assistance of our shareholders. " The purchase brings together 2 companies tightly lined up and also need to cause major possibilities to expand, not just in Spain and Italy, yet likewise in other geographies". Ignacio Arganza, CEO of Solaer, added: "The combination of Solaer with a huge player is an all-natural action in the life of business to address the substantial opportunity in the renewable arena. " We have actually selected the right companion given Solarpack's credibility in the market, its passions to lead the combination in the market and the strategic fit with Solaer."
Sep 21, 2022 // Markets & Finance News, Spain, Italy, Europe, solar projects, Solarpack Corporacion Tecnologica
Solarpack completes 43MW dual solar purchase in Peru
Solarpack has strengthened its foothold on the Peruvian solar market by closing on the full acquisition of two up-and-running plants it deployed seven years ago. On Tuesday, the firm announced the completion of the US$51.5 million purchase of Tacna Solar and Panamericana Solar, acquiring the 90.5% it did not already own. Solarpack built the 43MW duo – 39MW in attributable operating capacity terms – in 2012. The plants have since been running at their location in the southeastern Peruvian region of Tacna, bordering Chile to the south. At 22.2MW, Tacna Solar slightly outsizes 20.7MW Panamericana solar. Both installations feature silicon solar panels equipped with single-axis horizontal trackers. According to Solarpack, the two plants are backed by US dollar-denominated power purchase agreements (PPA) with Peru’s Energy Ministry, awarded at the country’s first ever renewable tender in 2010. With PPAs now set to last another 13 years, the solar duo carried a joint US$113 million in net financial debt as of 28 February 2019 and posted US$21 million in EBITDA last year. The deployment of both projects was originally backed via long-term non-recourse project financing from US development financier OPIC. To partially fund their full purchase this year, Solarpack raised a US$30 million bridge loan from Banco Santander. “For the amortisation of the bridge loan, [Solarpack] contemplates several options that may involve the entry of a minority partner in the projects or, alternatively, maintaining full ownership of the assets,” a company’s statement said on Tuesday. For Solarpack, the foray in Peru’s southeast comes as construction progresses for its 123MW La Granja solar project across the border, one of a growing number in Chile’s Atacama Desert. The firm has also been active in its home market of Spain, enlisting top financiers Bankia and Bankinter in July as backers of a 112MW trio set to go live in the Seville province by year-end.
Sep 10, 2019 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, pv power plants, South america, Latin america, esslatam, Peru
Shell & Solarpack Spark Spanish Solar Deal
Solarpack, a Spanish developer, has signed a 10-year power purchase agreement with Shell Energy Europe for the output from its 54MW solar project located in Murcia. It will supply Shell with 105 gigawatt hours of clean energy a year, starting in June 2024 and is being financed with €38m from BBVA. This project reinforces Solarpack's presence in Spain, one of the biggest solar energy markets in Europe. BBVA is backing the project in support of their commitment to sustainability and renewable energy. Shell Energy Europe is excited to be part of Europe's transition to a lower-carbon energy system and the agreement will increase Solarpack's installed capacity to 14,156MW worldwide. What Benefits Does Solarpack's 54MW Solar Project Offer? By providing an additional 54MW of clean energy, the project significantly reduces Europe's dependence on fossil fuels. The project will help maintain Shell Energy Europe’s commitment to sustainability and renewable energy by providing clean energy for its operations. By using BBVA’s financing, the project is further contributing to the bank’s commitment to sustainability and renewable energy. The project will also help support Spain as one of the biggest solar energy markets in Europe. The 10-year power purchase agreement signed between Solarpack and Shell Energy Europe will help increase Solarpack’s installed capacity to 14,156MW worldwide. Solarpack’s 54MW solar project will supply Shell with 105 gigawatt hours of clean energy a year, helping improve energy efficiency and reduce emissions.
Jun 29, 2023 // Plants, Markets & Finance News, Spain, Europe, Solarpack, PV Power Plant, Shell Energy Europe
Solarpack's Garcia Perez to Lead LatAm Expansion
Solarpack, a Spanish renewables firm, has appointed Jose Luis Garcia Perez as the CEO of its Latin America business unit in order to strengthen its presence in the region and accelerate the growth of its operations. Garcia Perez, who has been with Solarpack since 2022, brings a wealth of experience in the renewables industry to his new role.The appointment is part of Solarpack's strategy to build a local-focused organizational structure in each region where it operates, with the goal of adding value to employees, suppliers, communities, investors, and other stakeholders. Garcia Perez's knowledge of the local market will enable Solarpack to tailor its strategy to better meet customer demands in Latin America. Solarpack has been active in the region since 2010 and has developed a portfolio of solar, wind, and energy storage projects totaling 5.5 GW across Colombia, Peru, Chile, and Ecuador, with 621 MW already in operation or under construction. How will Jose Luis Garcia Perez's appointment impact Solarpack's operations in Latin America? Jose Luis Garcia Perez's appointment as CEO of Solarpack's Latin America business unit will bring a wealth of experience in the renewables industry to the company's operations in the region. Solarpack's strategy to build a local-focused organizational structure in Latin America will be strengthened with Garcia Perez's knowledge of the local market. Garcia Perez's leadership will help Solarpack accelerate the growth of its operations in Latin America and better meet customer demands in the region. Solarpack has been active in Latin America since 2010 and has developed a portfolio of solar, wind, and energy storage projects totaling 5.5 GW across Colombia, Peru, Chile, and Ecuador, with 621 MW already in operation or under construction. The appointment of Garcia Perez reflects Solarpack's commitment to strengthening its presence in Latin America and adding value to employees, suppliers, communities, investors, and other stakeholders in the region.
Mar 15, 2024 // Markets & Finance News, Spain, Europe, Solarpack, Garcia Perez
EQT acquires controlling stake in Solarpack, eyes full requisition
EQT has signed an unalterable contract with 2 Solarpack investors to purchase their shares worth 51% of the firm. It also suggests to get the complete 100%
Jun 17, 2021 // Markets & Finance News, Spain, Sweden, India, Chile, South america, Europe, Asia, Solarpack, acquisition, eqt, shareholders
Solarpack reveals record-breaking solar plant will certainly remain in Rajasthan
developer Solarpack has revealed details of the record-breaking 300 MW project capacity it safeguarded in the recent 2 GW solar public auction held by the Solar
Jul 1, 2020 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Markets & Finance News, Tariffs, India, pv power plants, Asia, Solarpack, Javier Arellano
Solarpack Wins PPA Contract in Malaysia Worth 116 MW
Solarpack Corporación Tecnológica has announced the award of a long-term power purchase agreement (PPA) for one of its projects under development in Malaysia. The award, which is the result of the competitive process launched by the Malaysian Energy Commission in February 2019, will imply the signing in the coming weeks of a 21 year long PPA for its “Suria Sungai Petani” project, which is located in the district of Kedah in northern Malaysia, and will produce about 180 GWh of solar energy per year. The project must achieve commissioning before December 31, 2021, as per the terms of the PPA. Solarpack began its activity in Malaysia in 2016, when it started the development of a portfolio of projects aimed at participating in the bidding rounds planned by the Malaysian Government. In August 2019, the Company presented an offer for the sale of the energy of its 116 MW Suria Sungai Petani project, winning approximately 20% of the total bid at a sale price of 231.8 Ringgits/MWh (equivalent to approx. USD 56/MWh). A total of 112 energy sale bids were submitted to this bidding round, out of which 5 have been finally awarded. The PPA assures energy sales for Solarpack exceeding 800 million Ringgits (equivalent to approximately USD 195 million) during the life of the contract. With this award, the company has accumulated a total of 215 MW of new Backlog entries in 2019 (including 100 MW of EPC for third parties awarded in Spain), which are incremental to the 510 MW of Backlog, or a contracted portfolio, with which the Company went public in December 2018. In this way, Solarpack takes another step towards its goal of executing on average between 150 and 300 MW per year beyond 2019. In July 2018, we had reported that the firm had closed the financing of 3 solar photovoltaic plants in Spain for a total of 59 million euros, divided into a VAT financing tranche and a senior Project Finance tranche. The plants have 100 MW of power allocated from the energy auction that took place in Spain in 2017 and will have a total installed module capacity (DC power) of 112 MW.
Jan 2, 2020 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Markets & Finance News, Malaysia, PPA, Asia, Solarpack
Spain's Solarpack wins 252 MWp of solar in Colombian auction
Solarpack is one of 9 power producers that won 15-year PPAs in Colombia's third renewable resource auction, which concluded with the awards mosting likely to 796.3 MW of solar projects. In a press release on Thursday, Solarpack claimed it was granted the 15-year PPAs at higher rates than the ordinary weight rate of COP 155 (USD 0.041/ EUR 0.035) per kWh. The business will certainly develop the 80-MW La Mata solar farm in the department of Cesar and also the 100-MW La Union in Cordoba, according the official outcomes released by auction manager XM, Colombia's grid operator. Solarpack anticipates the new plants to around 450 GWh each year incorporated and also begin providing power in 2023.
Oct 29, 2021 // Markets & Finance News, Spain, South america, Europe, auction, Solarpack, Colombia
EQT Makes Voluntary Takeover bid for Spanish Solar Designer Solarpack
regulatory approval and also company authorizations and also formalities. Solarpack is a geographically diversified solar PV developer as well as independent
Jun 18, 2021 // Markets & Finance News, Spain, Europe, Solarpack, EQT Infrastructure, solar developer, Solar Firm Bid, Solar PV plants developer
Solarpack uses its 10-MW solar farm for self-consumption customers in Spain
produce power at cost price, which is close to EUR 30 (USD 32.9) per MWh, Solarpack stated. For a family with ordinary consumption degrees, it would suffice to
Mar 14, 2022 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Markets & Finance News, Spain, Europe, Solarpack
Solarpack continues 2019 financial boost as PV development reaches 1.7 gigawatt
Solarpack Corp is observing a 1.7 gigawatt-plus photovoltaic construction pipeline after having recorded a marked growth of turnover together with a decrease of net profits during the first three quarters of 2019.  On November 11, the Getxo-based EPC multinational published corporate-wide revenues of over €38m for three quarters of the current year, an 83% boost compared to the €20.8m registered in 2018.  The financial data indicates the whole Solarpack group generated earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization of €13.6m during the first three quarters of 2019, a 28 per cent annual growth. At the same time, EBITDA profitability registered a decrease between nine month of the last (51%) and current year (36%).  Net profit of the company group fell by more than a half between nine month 2018 (€2.8m) and 2019 (€1.2m).  Solarpack explained the net profit decrease by the same dynamic the corporation had underlined when posting its half-year 2019 report. The figure amounts to €1.2m, the company states, because not all build-and-sell activities were registered in the latest reports. A thorough investigation of the corporation’s results shows the revenue jump was particularly evident for the firm’s Development and Construction scope of works. Turnover of the latter rose incredibly between three quarters of 2018 (€5.5m) and that of 2019 (€165.2m).  A number of the current year’s major projects were constructed in the outfit’s home country of Spain. By the end of the year, Solarpack plans to complete 50 megawatt Monclova and 62 megawatt Grullas, a duet being constructed in the proximity of Seville funded by Bankia and Bankinter.
Nov 13, 2019 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, EPC, Spain, India, Chile, South america, Europe, Asia, Solarpack Corp
Solarpack's Ganeko Hybrid Project Secures 25-Year PPA in India
renewables developer Solarpack has secured a 25-year power purchase agreement (PPA) for a 482-MW solar and wind hybrid project in Gujarat, India. The PPA was
Jun 14, 2024 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, India, Asia, Solarpack
Spain's Solarpack indicators concession for 200-MW solar project in Ecuador
announced by the ministry of Sunday, came virtually two years after Solarpack secured the project in Ecuador's tender for new renewable resource plants. The
Sep 19, 2022 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Spain, Ecuador, South america, Europe, Solarpack, Solar Project
Solarpack launches click & go remote self-consumption model for Spanish customers
solar and also will certainly instead safeguard their power from among Solarpack's solar farms. The first project to be used under the new scheme will be a
Mar 15, 2022 // Markets & Finance News, Spain, Europe, Solarpack, self-consumption, click&go, remote consumption
Solarpack granted loan for 252 MWp of solar projects in Colombia
American bank Bancolombia added COP 199 billion in the direction of the loan. Solarpack will utilize the funds for 2 solar projects with a combined capacity of 252
Nov 25, 2022 // Markets & Finance News, South america, Solarpack, Colombia, solar projects