Global clean energy enterprise TagEnergy, S.A. (TagEnergy) has announced the
closing of a dual currency (AU$ and €) green bond totalling a maximum of €570,000,000
(equivalent) with Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) and GIC as investors.
CIP is a global leader within greenfield renewable energy investments and is investing
through its Green Credit Fund I. GIC is a global institutional investor, headquartered in
Singapore.
This transaction is a key milestone for TagEnergy as the issuance will be instrumental in
supporting the growth of its renewable energy portfolio of onshore wind, battery energy
storage systems (BESS) and solar PV assets across the UK, Europe and Australia.
TagEnergy was founded in 2019 by management and the Impala SAS Group, and now
counts Mirova and Omnes as additional shareholders. TagEnergy has successfully
achieved financial close on several renewable energy projects within its portfolio recently
including the 756MW first stage of the 1.3GW Golden Plains Wind Farm onshore wind
mega-project in Victoria, Australia as well as four BESS facilities across the UK totalling
169MW.
The first €270,000,000 (equivalent) tranche adds to the existing funding sources for the
construction of the first stage of Golden Plains Wind Farm with the remaining up to
€300,000,000 (equivalent) follow on tranche dedicated to TagEnergy’s other global
renewable assets. The notes are a pivotal part of TagEnergy´s strategy to bring over
4GW of onshore wind and other renewable energy projects to commercial operation
across several OECD jurisdictions.
The notes are registered at Interbolsa and represent a significant issuance in the
Portuguese bond market. G-Advisory has independently certified that the green bond is
consistent with the ICMA Green Bond Principles 2021.
Akereos Capital acted as sole bookrunner, structurer and exclusive debt advisor to
TagEnergy who was also advised by White & Case and Garrigues (legal). CIP and GIC
were advised by Linklaters and Allens (legal).
TagEnergy CEO Franck Woitiez said this significant green bond will allow TagEnergy to
quickly and effectively deliver its current pipeline of renewable energy projects helping
the world to reach net-zero carbon emissions sooner.“This green bond again demonstrates TagEnergy’s innovative investment approach in a
rapidly growing renewable energy industry. It comes on the back of TagEnergy
achieving financial close on a range of projects including Australia’s Golden Plains Wind
Farm East without the need for Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs),” Mr Woitiez said.
“The broad acceptance of our unusual and more commercial investment model by major
participants and financiers reflects a fast-maturing industry embracing inventive
approaches helping speed both project timelines and the transition to clean energy,” he
said.
Jakob Groot, Partner at CIP said: “We are proud to partner up with the strong
management team of TagEnergy and GIC to support the development of the Golden
Plains Wind Farm in Australia and TagEnergy’s prominent pipeline of renewable energy
projects. Our Green Credit Fund I provides an important and necessary funding
component of the global energy transition and this investment represents an attractive
opportunity for us to make a meaningful contribution to the green transition.”
Ang Eng Seng, CIO of Infrastructure at GIC, said “Australia has a well-developed power
market characterised by growing renewable penetration, with attractive market
fundamentals and a national renewable energy target. TagEnergy is backed by three
institutions with a clear focus on sustainability and energy transition investments. GIC is
therefore pleased to support TagEnergy in the development of the Golden Plains Wind
Farm, which is already under construction, and other renewable energy projects,
alongside CIP.”
About TagEnergy
TagEnergy is a clean energy enterprise creating competitive clean power stations to
accelerate the energy transition and help the world reach net-zero carbon emissions
sooner.
Since its formation in 2019, TagEnergy has assembled a portfolio of more than 4GW
based on solar, wind and battery storage technologies in the UK, Portugal, Spain,
France and Australia. Its first renewable energy project to go online, Hawkers Hill Energy
Park battery storage facility in the UK, began operating in 2022.
TagEnergy is controlled by the Impala SAS Group, supported by major investors Mirova
and Omnes, and is operated by a team of entrepreneurs, all shareholders. Its operations
span the renewables value chain, from development, financing, construction and asset
management, to commercialisation of its competitive energy.
Further information at www.tag-en.com
About Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP)
Founded in 2012, Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners P/S is the world’s largest dedicated
fund manager within greenfield renewable energy investments and a global leader in
offshore wind. The funds managed by CIP focus on investments in offshore and onshore
wind, solar PV, biomass and energy-from-waste, transmission and distribution, reserve
capacity, storage, advanced bioenergy, and Power-to-X.CIP manages ten funds and has to date raised approximately EUR 19 billion for
investments in energy and associated infrastructure from more than 140 international
institutional investors. CIP has approximately 400 employees and 11 offices around the
world.
Further information at www.cip.com
About GIC
GIC is a leading global investment firm established in 1981 to secure Singapore’s financial
future. As the manager of Singapore’s foreign reserves, we take a long-term, disciplined
approach to investing, and are uniquely positioned across a wide range of asset classes
and active strategies globally. These include equities, fixed income, real estate, private
equity, venture capital, and infrastructure. Our long-term approach, multi-asset
capabilities, and global connectivity enable us to be an investor of choice. We seek to add
meaningful value to our investments. Headquartered in Singapore, we have a global talent
force of over 1,900 people in 11 key financial cities and have investments in over 40
countries.
For more information, please visit gic.com.sg or follow us on LinkedIn.
Media Contacts
TagEnergy
Jackie Crossman M: +61 402 218 662 E: media@tag-en.com
CIP
Simon Mehl Augustesen M:+45 30526721 E: siau@cip.com
GIC
Samantha Chiene, T: +44 20 7725 3888 E: SamanthaChiene@gic.com.sg