Interim Report • Sep 16, 2025
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| 1 OVERVIEW | 40 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS |
|---|---|
| 2 Half Year Highlights | 40 Independent Review Report to US Solar Fund PLC |
| 4 OPERATING REVIEW | 41 Condensed Financial Statements |
| 4 Chair's Statement | 45 Notes to the Financial Statements |
| 8 Why Invest? | |
| 9 Market Outlook | 52 ALTERNATIVE PERFORMANCE |
| 10 Objectives | MEASURES (APMS)* |
| 12 Portfolio Overview | 52 GLOSSARY |
| 18 Operating Review | 56 KEY CONTACTS |
| 36 Responsible Investment | |
| 38 Risk and Risk Management | |
39 Board of Directors 40 Directors' Responsibilities Statement
Certain words and terms used throughout this Interim Report and Financial Statements are defined in the Glossary.
Where alternative performance measures (APMs) are used, these are identified by being marked with an *.
In accordance with ESMA Guidelines on APMs, the Board has considered what APMs are included in this Interim Report and Financial Statements which require further clarification. An APM is defined as a financial measure of historical or
future financial performance, financial position, or cash flows, other than a financial measure defined or specified in the applicable financial reporting framework.
APMs included in this Interim Report and Financial Statements are identified as non-GAAP measures and are defined within the APM Section and Glossary.
Front cover: Freemont (Heelstone Portfolio) 6.4MWDC (North Carolina)
Photo credit: US Solar Fund plc
Inside cover: Lane II (Olympos Portfolio), 7.5MWDC (North Carolina)
Photo credit: US Solar Fund plc

The Company is a closed-end investment trust incorporated under the laws of England (company number 11761009).
The Company was admitted to the premium listing segment of the Official List of the FCA and to trading on the main market of the London Stock Exchange on 16 April 2019.
\$200.5 million Net Asset Value
\$120.1 million market capitalisation
The Company's current portfolio comprises of 41 assets located in California, North Carolina, Oregon and Utah with a total capacity of 443MWDC.
Since 1 December 2023, the Company has been managed by Amber Infrastructure
Investment Advisor, LLC (AIIA or the Investment Manager), part of the Amber Infrastructure Group (Amber). The total number of Ordinary Shares in issue is 332,192,361 (307,833,387 total voting rights) which are denominated in both US Dollars (ticker 'USF') and Sterling (ticker 'USFP').
1 Figures as at 30 June 2025 unless otherwise specified.
Visit our company website https://www.ussolarfund.co.uk/
The Company develops, acquires or constructs solar power assets that are expected to have an asset life of at least 30 years and generate stable cash flows by selling electricity to creditworthy offtakers under long-term power purchase agreements. The Company's portfolio currently consists of 41 operational solar projects with a total capacity of 443MWDC, all located in the US.
Interim Report and Financial Statements 2025
2 NAV total return is based on dividends paid throughout the period and NAV per share movement since inception.
3 Dividends to shareholders includes dividends declared during the period.
4 Operational dividend cover. See pages 28 to 29 for further dividend cover analysis.
5 Includes unrealised losses on the portfolio fair value for the period ended 30 June 2025.
6 Total return to shareholders is based on dividends paid and reinvested (at ex-dividend date) throughout the period, and share price movement since the issue price of \$1.00. This figure excludes distributions returned to shareholders via tender offers.
7 The percentage by which the closing share price on comparable dates exceeds/(falls short of) the NAV per share.
8 Environmental figures use actual generation figures for the period. US CO2 emissions displacement is calculated using data from the US Environmental Protection Agency's 'Avoided Emissions and generation Tool' (AVERT), Equivalent US homes and cars removed figures are based on CO2 emissions displaced and data from the US Environmental Protection Agency and US Energy Information Administration.
9 Remaining PPA term from 30 June 2025.
\$200.5m
Net Asset Value (NAV)* 31 December 2024: \$194.2m \$0.65 NAV per share*

31 December 2024: \$0.63
(10.7%)
NAV total return2 * 31 December 2024: (13.4%)
\$3.5m
Dividends to shareholders3 * H1 2024: \$6.8m
1.05x
Operational Dividend cover4 * 31 December 2024: 1.10x
\$9.8m
IFRS profit for the period5 H1 2024: \$(2.0m) loss
(48.2%)
Total Shareholder Return (TSR)6 * 31 December 2024: (44.3%)
\$0.39
Share price as at 30 June 2025 31 December 2024: \$0.43
(40.1%)
Discount to NAV7 * 31 December 2024: (31.8%)
224,800
tCO2 emissions avoided H1 2024: 234,500t
33,800 Equivalent US homes powered
H1 2024: 33,700
53,500
Equivalent US cars removed from the road H1 2024: 55,800

Operating solar assets 31 December 2024: 41
350GWh
Total electricity generation H1 2024: 365GWh
10.4 years Weighted average PPA term remaining9
31 December 2024: 10.9 years
443MWDC
Total capacity 31 December 2024: 443MWDC
(10.2%)

H1 2024: (6.8%)
BBB+ Average offtaker credit rating
31 December 2024: BBB+
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On behalf of the Board, I present the Company's Interim Report and Financial Statements for the period from 1 January to 30 June 2025.
The period was characterised by acute uncertainty in the US renewable energy market because of the wide-ranging agenda of the Trump Administration to change US federal energy, trade and economic policies. Multiple steps were taken during the period (and continue to be taken) to implement these changes. In spite of the near-term uncertainties in the US renewable energy market, the fundamentals of the Company's operational portfolio remain robust.
During the period to 30 June 2025, the Company's NAV increased slightly to \$200.5 million.
The Company maintained its focus on prudent capital and asset management, progressing initiatives to strengthen financial and operational performance. The Company:
Over the period to 30 June 2025, the Company's NAV was moderately higher, increasing to \$200.5 million (31 December 2024: \$194.2 million) and NAV per share to \$0.65 (31 December 2024: \$0.63).
Changes in operating and macroeconomic assumptions and discount rates which positively impacted the Company's NAV were largely offset by changes in merchant curves which negatively impacted the Company's NAV. A detailed explanation of NAV movements during the period is included on page 30.


In spite of near-term uncertainties in the US renewable energy market, the fundamentals of the Company's operational portfolio remain robust.
Total generation by the Company's portfolio was 350 GWh.
Total generation was 10.2% below budget, with a positive variance of 0.6% attributable to above forecast solar irradiance and a negative variance of 10.8% attributable to unscheduled outages and other non-irradiance related factors.
A detailed breakdown of the non-irradiance related factors causing the negative generation variance of 10.8% is included on pages 20 to 22, which is made up of the following:
portfolio insurance, the shutdowns and rectification works required after site break-ins and theft of asset copper-wiring are disruptive and resource intensive. In addition to implementing enhanced security and site surveillance measures at relevant sites, the Investment Manager's asset management team are working closely with local law enforcement and other affected owners to develop practical deterrent strategies.
perform maintenance activities.
• The Investment Manager's previously addresses known technical issues that require capital investment. The focus the period has been developing and capital initiatives which are expected these initiatives are included on page implement and expected performance and length of low-impact unplanned the availability of spare parts through contracted O&M crews responsible for
While total generation during the period represents a decrease from the prior period, non-performance related factors outside of the Company's control (grid outages and theft-related damage) added significantly to the shortfall. However, in respect of performance-related factors within the Company's control, the Board and Investment Manager remain confident in a positive performance outlook as the asset remediation plan, together with improved ongoing maintenance continues to be implemented.
On 11 April 2025, the Company closed on new senior debt facilities totalling approximately US\$166 million.
In spite of volatile and uncertain market conditions, the Company was able to transact due to the underlying strength of the portfolio, support of the Company's lenders and the Investment Manager's experience.
Among other benefits, the new financing optimises the Company's capital structure, improves near-term distributable cash flow, and provides structural flexibility that will benefit the Company as it seeks future opportunities to maximise shareholder value. The refinancing also proactively addressed the near- and medium-term refinancing requirements of the senior debt facilities that were in place in connection with the Euryalus, Heelstone and Milford portfolios.
The new senior debt facilities comprise the following:
More information can be found on pages 25 to 26.

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Milford 127.7MWDC (Utah)
In light of the forecast improvements to total cash dividend coverage resulting from the lower amortisation of debt over the near term achieved by the refinancing, the Board announced an increase to the target dividend from \$0.0225/share to \$0.035/share*. This change will take effect in Q3 2025.
At the AGM held on 20 May 2025, shareholders voted against discontinuation, confirming continuation of the Company. The Board continues to believe that the current discount to NAV does not reflect the underlying long-term value of the Company and remains committed to realising value for its shareholders.
Unprecedented activity in the form of rapidly issued executive orders, legislative initiatives and public statements of the Trump Administration aimed at reshaping energy and trade policy has led to widespread uncertainty in the US renewable market and markets more broadly.
During the period:
A few days after the end of the period:
Collectively, these actual and anticipated policy changes will continue to have near-term impacts on market confidence and likely constrain renewable energy development in the US in the short and medium term below levels previously anticipated prior to these recent changes being made or announced. These potential constraints on the development of new renewable energy resources, in the context of a US market expecting material load growth over the same time frame, is expected to place upward pressure on US power prices13.
Notwithstanding the meaningful changes to US energy and trade policy referred to above, and the market uncertainties that have characterised the first half of 2025, the Board is positive about the long-term value of the Company's assets. Whilst it
10 The White House https://www.whitehouse.gov/ presidential-actions/2025/01/unleashing-american-energy/. 11 Text - H.R.1 - 119th Congress (2025-2026): One Big Beautiful Bill Act | Congress.gov | Library of Congress.
12 (https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2025/07/ending-market-distorting-subsidies-for-unreliable-foreign%E2%80%91controlled-energy-sources/)
13 Wood Mackenzie, "One big, seismic shift in US energy policy". 10 July 2025.
The Company owns a robust operational portfolio with assets located in states which continue to support renewable energy generation. This provides protection fromheadwinds directed at renewable development and positions the Company favourably to benefit from the medium and long-term tailwinds likely to drive higher energy prices and PPA recontracting rates.

will take time for the market to fully respond to the new energy and trade environment, the potential impact of policy changes to new renewable energy projects and future renewables roll-out at a time of rapidly growing demand is believed by the Board to be a positive for existing generation assets. This may present opportunities for the Company to monetise assets or otherwise create liquidity for shareholders that would not have existed had these policy changes not been made.
Over the long term the Board believes that the outlook for growth in renewable energy in the US remains strong because of supportive state-level mandates and energy policies, sustained demand growth and the overall cost advantage of renewable energy.
The Company owns a robust operational portfolio with assets located in states which continue to support renewable energy and require significant additional energy generation capacity. This provides protection from short-term headwinds directed at renewable development and positions the Company favourably to benefit from the medium and long-term tailwinds likely to drive higher energy prices and PPA recontracting rates.
The dual priorities of the Board and the Investment Manager heading into the second half of 2025 will continue to be remediating issues impacting operational performance, and identifying market opportunities that will lead to realising value for the Company's assets.
We appreciate and thank you for your continued support.

GILL NOTT CHAIR 15 September 2025
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The Company's investment objective is to provide investors with attractive and sustainable dividends with an element of capital growth by investing in a diversified portfolio of solar power assets in the US.
Opportunity to invest in the renewable energy market in the US
The US renewables market continues to be supported by:
While demand for renewable energy remains strong, recent changes to US federal tax law and to federal energy policy have significantly changed the landscape for renewable energy development. This includes the accelerated phase-out of tax credits available to new solar and wind assets, and increased costs of new development through the
| State | MWDC State Mandates | Utility Targets19 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina 168 Net-zero emissions electricity by 2050 Duke Energy: corporate target of 50% reduction in CO2 emissions by 2030. In Carolinas, aiming to reach 15GW of solar by 2038 |
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| Oregon | 140 Net-zero emissions electricity by 2040 Portland General Electric: corporate target of 80% carbon reduction by 2030 |
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| Utah | 128 Voluntary goal of 20% renewable by 2025 |
PacifiCorp: corporate target of ~70% reduction in system-wide carbon emissions from 2005 level by 2030, and net-zero by 2050 |
|
| California | 7 | 60% renewable energy by 2030, and net-zero emissions electricity by 2045 |
California Public Utility Commission: has identified a need for 57.5GW of new solar capacity by 2045 to achieve stated emissions reduction targets |
14 SEIA/Wood Mackenize Power & Renewables, U.S. Solar Market Insight Q2 2025. (Solar Market Insight Report Q2 2025 – SEIA).
15 Wood Mackenzie, North America power markets strategic planning outlook – 2025 H1 Decarbonization Headwinds, July 2025.
16 See White House Executive Orders "Unleashing American Energy" 20 January 2025, and "Strengthening the Reliability and Security of the United States Electric Grid" 8 April 2025. 17 Norton Rose Fulbright, "More Trump Executive Orders", April 13, 2025 (More Trump Executive Orders | Norton Rose Fulbright – April 2025).
18 LevelTen Energy, Q2 2025 North America PPA Price Index, (LevelTen Energy North America PPA Price Index, Q2 2025).
19 Sources: Duke Energy 2023 Carolinas Resource Plan (https://duke-energy.com); Portland General Electric: PGE 2023 Environmental, Social and Governance Report (https://portlandgeneral.com/); PacifiCorp 2023 Integrated Resource Plan (https://pacificorp.com); CPUC 2023 Preferred System Plan (https://www.cpuc.ca.gov/).
Progress Solar 1 (Granite Portfolio) 2.5MWDC (North Carolina)
imposition of new and additional tariffs on imported equipment and materials. While detailed modelling of the final version of the reconciliation bill (colloquially referred to as the "One Big Beautiful Bill" (OBBB) signed into law is not yet available, initial analysis indicates that the accelerated phase out of tax credits for wind and solar and proposed tariffs will reduce US solar deployment by approximately 50GW over the next decade. This will lead to real power prices rising three times faster than the status quo between 2025 and 206015.
In addition to the challenges noted above, new development activity continues to face headwinds from bottlenecks in connecting to the grid, long order lead times for key equipment, and resistance to new development in urban and other populated areas.
Additionally, recent executive orders and policy statements issued by the new federal administration16 have introduced new uncertainties to the US renewable energy industry relating to potential changes to federal energy policy and to power market design (where the federal government has jurisdiction), which could impact new development activity and the operation of existing assets.
Activity and M&A transaction volumes in the US renewable energy market were modest during the first half of 2025 as concerns and uncertainty relating to US trade policy, energy policy, and renewable energy incentives caused sellers to delay processes and buyers to maintain a more cautious outlook17. Market analysts expect US renewable energy transaction volumes to increase during the second half of 2025, particularly for operational and de-risked assets and portfolios. As clarity on regulatory and legislative reforms increases, this provides greater certainty to the market, albeit with the OBBB providing a less constructive outlook for solar development than under the IRA.
Average solar PPA prices rose by approximately 2% during the first half of 2025, according to data from LevelTen Energy18. Power prices have consistently remained higher than the historical lows experienced in 2019, with continued upward pressure expected from growing electricity demand and supply side pressures on new development. LevelTen Energy noted in its most recent PPA Price Index report18 that while recent volatility and uncertainty relating to tariffs and tax credit shifts had not yet directly impacted solar PPA prices, recent solar PPAs are increasingly addressing these factors through other means such as including price adjustment mechanisms in PPA documents.
As shown in the table below, the states in which the Company's assets are located, and its primary offtake counterparties, continue to provide a supportive backdrop for renewable generation.
Solar generation build-out remained robust in early 2025, albeit at marginally lower levels than during the corresponding period in 2024. During Q1 of 2025 new installations of solar generation assets were approximately 10.8GWDC, representing a decline versus Q1 of 2024 although still the fourth highest quarter on record14.
Over the next ten years, approximately 80% of forecast revenue will be generated from contracted sources
of 41 assets within the Company's portfolio are certified as Qualifying Facilities, and are therefore eligible for favourable treatment for revenue recontracting
As at 30 June 2025, the Group's Gearing*, calculated as total debt outstanding to GAV, was approximately 39%
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The Company's financial, operational and environmental highlights are set out on pages 2 to 3.
The objective of the Investment Manager is to provide ongoing advice to the Board and shareholders on actionable options to maximise shareholder value.
One such option is the sale of the Company's portfolio. On an ongoing basis, the Investment Manager evaluates (i) opportunities to enhance the attractiveness of the Company and (ii) prevailing market conditions and the likely impact of such conditions on realising the value of the Company's assets, in each case to ensure that the Company is in the best position to access and transact upon options that maximise shareholder value.
During the period, the Investment Manager focused on operational and financial stability (i) progressing capital initiatives to address known technical issues and improve portfolio performance and (ii) concluding its refinancing initiative to optimise the Company's capital structure, improve near-term distributable cash flow, and proactively address the near-and medium-term refinancing requirements of senior debt facilities previously in place.
The Board and Investment Manager continue to monitor changes to market conditions that might suggest a favourable environment capable of delivering maximum value to shareholders. In the meantime, the Investment Manager will remain focused on implementing its asset remediation plan to enhance operational and financial performance of the Company.
Improved reporting and disclosures to allow comparison across the peer group.
The Company has improved disclosures and provided additional information in its reports for the benefit of shareholders. For example, the report now includes operational dividend cover, a more detailed explanation of the NAV and portfolio movement bridge and a more thorough approach to the APMs has been adopted.
A refinancing of the Company's debt facilities was concluded in April 2025, which fully replaced existing non-recourse debt at the Heelstone, Milford and Euryalus portfolios, and the revolving credit facility at USF Avon. The facilities reduced the Company's revolving credit facility from \$20 million to \$10.6 million, reducing costs whilst maintaining sufficient capacity to support the Company's operational/ongoing liquidity requirements, particularly given the Company does not intend to make further investments. During the period the revolving credit facility remained undrawn.

The Board and its Investment Manager remain committed to the Company's shareholders and have demonstrated readiness to engage in communications to ensure that meaningful and relevant information is shared as appropriate.
A diagnostic and remediation plan has been developed by the Investment Manager's asset management team and is being implemented, which focuses on:
Ongoing improvements to enhance data collection, including in-housing of data analytics, will continue to be pursued to enable earlier detection and remediation of issues.
Priority initiatives identified in the Company's remediation plan are being methodically implemented through detailed analysis, planning and other project management activities to ensure the efficient use of resources for maximum impact to asset and portfolio performance.
Reactive activities, including implementing enhanced security and monitoring to address the recent thefts at certain of the Company's North Carolina sites will continue as needed.
The Investment Manager's asset management team will continue to work closely with all relevant parties (subcontractors, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), underwriters, brokers, utilities, etc.) to influence better terms, pricing and response times for the benefit of asset and portfolio performance.
The objective of the Investment Manager is to provide ongoing advice to the Board and shareholders on actionable options to maximise shareholder value.
41 Assets
4 States

Total capacity

As at 30 June 2025 the Company owned 41 utility scale solar projects, totalling 443MWDC. All assets in the Company's portfolio are operational and are generating revenue for the Company.
California
The Company owns two solar assets located in southern California with a collective capacity of 7MWDC. These assets comprise a portion of the Heelstone portfolio acquired by the Company as operational assets
in 2020.
2 Assets 7MW Capacity
The Milford asset is the Company's single largest asset with a capacity of 128MWDC. Milford was the Company's first investment acquired in 2019, pre-construction, and achieved commercial operations in November 2020.
1 Asset

The Company owns ten solar assets located in Oregon with a collective capacity of 140MWDC.
These assets comprise the Euryalus portfolio (four assets acquired by the Company in 2020 pre-COD) and a portion of the Heelstone portfolio (six assets acquired by the Company as operational assets in 2020).
10 Assets
140MW Capacity
128MWDC

Capacity

Capacity
GRANITE
8
Assets


The Company owns 28 solar assets located in North Carolina with a collective capacity of 168MWDC.

These assets comprise the Granite (eight assets acquired USF as operational assets in late 2019/ early 2020) and the Olympos portfolio (six assets acquired by the Company in late 2019, pre-COD) portfolios as well as a portion of the Heelstone portfolio (14 assets acquired by the Company as operational assets in 2020).


| # | Portfolio | Asset | Capacity (MWDC) Location Commercial operation date | Acquisition date | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Milford* | Milford | 127.8 | UT | November 2020 | September 2019 |
| 2 | Olympos | Benson | 5.7 | NC | August 2020 | December 2019 |
| 3 | Olympos | Eagle Solar | 5.6 | NC | August 2020 | December 2019 |
| 4 | Olympos | Lane II | 7.5 | NC | July 2020 | December 2019 |
| 5 | Olympos | Pilot Mountain | 7.5 | NC | September 2020 | December 2019 |
| 6 | Olympos | Tate | 6.5 | NC | August 2020 | December 2019 |
| 7 | Olympos | Willard | 6.0 | NC | October 2020 | December 2019 |
| 8 | Granite | Faison | 2.3 | NC | June 2015 | December 2019 |
| 9 | Granite | Four Oaks | 6.5 | NC | October 2015 | December 2019 |
| 10 | Granite | Nitro | 6.2 | NC | July 2015 | December 2019 |
| 11 | Granite | Princeton | 6.5 | NC | October 2015 | December 2019 |
| 12 | Granite | Progress Solar 1 | 2.5 | NC | April 2012 | January 2020 |
| 13 | Granite | Progress Solar 2 | 2.5 | NC | April 2013 | January 2020 |
| 14 | Granite | S. Robeson | 6.3 | NC | July 2012 | January 2020 |
| 15 | Granite | Sarah | 6.3 | NC | June 2015 | December 2019 |
| 16 | Heelstone IX | County Home | 2.6 | NC | September 2016 | March 2020 |
| 17 | Heelstone IX | Mariposa | 6.4 | NC | September 2016 | March 2020 |
| 18 | Heelstone IX | Freemont | 6.4 | NC | December 2016 | March 2020 |
| 19 | Heelstone IX | Sonne Two | 7.0 | NC | December 2016 | March 2020 |
| 20 | Heelstone X | Sedberry | 6.2 | NC | December 2016 | March 2020 |
| 21 | Heelstone X | Siler 421 | 6.9 | NC | December 2016 | March 2020 |
| 22 | Heelstone X | Schell | 6.9 | NC | December 2016 | March 2020 |
| 23 | Heelstone X | Red Oak | 6.9 | NC | December 2016 | March 2020 |
| 24 | Heelstone X | Tiburon | 6.7 | NC | December 2016 | March 2020 |
| 25 | Heelstone X | Cotten Farm | 6.8 | NC | November 2016 | March 2020 |
| 26 | Heelstone X | Monroe Moore | 6.6 | NC | December 2016 | March 2020 |
| 27 | Heelstone XI | Granger | 3.9 | CA | September 2016 | March 2020 |
| 28 | Heelstone XI | Valley Center | 3.0 | CA | December 2016 | March 2020 |
| 29 | Heelstone XII | Turkey Hill | 13.2 | OR | December 2017 | March 2020 |
| 30 | Heelstone XII | Merrill | 10.5 | OR | January 2018 | March 2020 |
| 31 | Heelstone XII | Lakeview | 13.7 | OR | December 2017 | March 2020 |
| 32 | Heelstone XII | Dairy | 14.0 | OR | March 2018 | March 2020 |
| 33 | Heelstone XII | Chiloquin | 14.0 | OR | January 2018 | March 2020 |
| 34 | Heelstone XII | Tumbleweed | 14.0 | OR | December 2017 | March 2020 |
| 35 | Heelstone XIII | Davis Lane | 7.0 | NC | December 2017 | March 2020 |
| 36 | Heelstone XIII | Gauss | 7.0 | NC | October 2018 | March 2020 |
| 37 | Heelstone XIII | Jersey | 7.0 | NC | December 2017 | March 2020 |
| 38 | Euryalus | Alkali | 15.1 | OR | June 2020 | June 2020 |
| 39 | Euryalus | Rock Garden | 14.9 | OR | June 2020 | June 2020 |
| 40 | Euryalus | Suntex | 15.3 | OR | June 2020 | July 2020 |
| 41 | Euryalus | West Hines | 15.3 | OR | June 2020 | June 2020 |
* Milford is the only asset within the Company's portfolio that is not a qualifying facility (QF), as defined under the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act (PURPA). QFs are a special class of generating facility defined by law and categorised as either a cogeneration facility or small power production facility. In the case of the Company's portfolio, its assets (other than Milford) are eligible small power production facilities, being generating facilities with a production capacity of less than 80MW whose primary energy source is renewable. Among other benefits, being a QF affords the asset owner certain rights to sell energy or capacity to a utility, the right to purchase certain services from utilities such as back-up power at a reasonable rate, and relief from certain regulatory obligations.
PPA Investment grade offtakers | Busbar PPA | MW Weighted Avg. Remaining Term:
| 127.8MW DC CAPACITY |
||
|---|---|---|
| 270,732MWh 2025 ANNUAL PRODUCTION (P50) |
1 | |
| NOV 2020 | Portfolio details20 | |
| COD | USF Acquisition September 2019 (from Longroad Energy Partners, LLC) | |
| 1 | 20.4 years Unbundled | |
| # of Plants | QF Eligible | No21 |
| Site Control | Long-term lease | |
| Debt | None (refinanced in April 2025) | |
| Tax Equity | Yes. Scheduled buyout 2028 | |
| Olympos 39MW DC CAPACITY |
3 6 5 |
|
| 4 2 7 |
||
| 58,040MWh 2025 ANNUAL PRODUCTION (P50) Jul–Oct 2020 |
Portfolio details20 | |
| 8.3 years Unbundled | ||
| REC | Unrated offtakers Remaining term of 1.5 years | |
| QF Eligible | Yes | |
| Site Control | USF Acquisition December 2019 (from Cypress Creek Renewables) Long-term leases |
|
| COD 6 # of Plants |
Debt Tax Equity |
None Yes. Scheduled buyout Q4 2025 |
20 As at 30 June 2025.

21 Milford is the only asset within the Company's portfolio that is not a qualifying facility (QF), as defined under the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act (PURPA). QFs are a special class of generating facility defined by law and categorised as either a cogeneration facility or small power production facility. In the case of the Company's portfolio, its assets (other than Milford) are eligible small power production facilities, being generating facilities with a production capacity of less than 80MW whose primary energy source is renewable. Among other benefits, being a QF affords the asset owner certain rights to sell energy or capacity to a utility, the right to purchase certain services from utilities such as back-up power at a reasonable rate, and relief from certain regulatory obligations.

22 As at 30 June 2025. 23 As at 30 June 2025.



| 61MW DC CAPACITY |
|---|
| 102,042MWh 2025 ANNUAL PRODUCTION (P50) |
| JUNE 2020 COD |
| 4 |
| # of Plants |

Portfolio details22
| USF Acquisition May 2020 (from Southern Current) |
|---|
| Investment grade offtaker Busbar PPA MW Weighted Avg. Remaining Term: 6.1 years21 Bundled |
| Yes |
| Long-term lease |
| None (refinanced in April 2025) |
| Yes. Scheduled buyout Q4 2025 |



As at 30 June 2025, the Company has a portfolio with a total operational capacity of 443MWDC (31 December 2024: 443MWAC) comprised of 41 solar assets across four states.
Total generation by the Company's portfolio was 350GWh for the six-month period to 30 June 2025 (H1 2024: 365GWh, H2 2024: 333GWh).
All near-term PPA expiries within the Company's portfolio relate to assets that are QF under PURPA. At the appropriate time in advance of these expiry dates, recontracting efforts will focus on outreach to existing utility offtakers to seek new offtake contract offers in accordance with PURPA requirements as implemented in each applicable state. The Company's next PPA expiries are scheduled in 2027. All RECs in high value jurisdictions (California and Oregon) are bundled with existing long-term PPAs. The Company will seek opportunistic recontracting of RECs in other markets as existing agreements expire.
The overall generation of the Company's portfolio was 10.2% below budget (H1 2024: (6.8%), H2 2024: (11.3%)), with a positive variance of 0.6% attributable to above forecast solar irradiance (H1 2024: (3.2%), H2 2024: (2.5%)), and a negative variance of 10.8% attributable to unscheduled outages and other non-irradiance related factors (H1 2024: (3.6%), H2 2024: (8.8%)).
Notwithstanding several large snowstorms impacting Oregon and North Carolina to a lesser extent, the portfolio benefitted from higher than forecast solar irradiance during the first quarter of 2025. This was partly offset by below forecast solar irradiance during the second quarter of 2025 due to unfavourable weather impacting North Carolina and Utah.



Factors including actual irradiance, ambient temperatures, and performance specifications of solar modules contribute to variances in the weather-adjusted generation of the portfolio in each period.
The following table breaks down the negative variance of 10.8% attributable to unscheduled outages and other non-irradiance related factors.
Unscheduled outages due to factors outside of the Company's control, specifically utility grid outages and outages caused by theft-related damage, impacted operating performance during the period, contributing to the decline in overall performance versus H2 2024.
| % of P50 generation | H1 2024 | H2 2024 | H1 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grid outages | (0.2%) | (1.1%) | (1.6%) |
| Theft-related | 0.0% | 0.0% | (1.2%) |
| Soiling | (0.3%) | (0.8%) | (0.2%) |
| Unplanned outages | (5.7%) | (8.0%) | (7.7%) |
| Uncharacterised | 2.6% | 1.0% | (0.1%) |
| Non-Weather Variance | (3.6%) | (8.8%) | (10.8%) |

During the period approximately 1.6% of the 10.8% negative generation variance was attributable to utility grid outages (H1 2024: (0.2%), H2 2024: (1.1%). There was no primary cause or single pattern to the outages across the portfolio which impacted multiple assets, geographies and energy markets and involved different grid operators. Reasons for the outages varied including actual and anticipated extreme weather events (storms, hurricanes, heavy snow, high winds), utility-owned equipment failures causing localised or widespread outages and utility-planned maintenance activities. The Investment Manager is working closely with (i) its utility partners to understand the underlying causes of the outages and consider what (if any) planning can be done in relation to future outages, similar to the additional transmission options that were implemented at the Euryalus portfolio in 2022 that significantly decreased grid outage impacts, and (ii) its operations and maintenance (O&M) contractors to ensure robust response protocols are established and implemented to minimise asset downtime once grids are re-energised.
The following chart shows the historical trend of generation performance related to weather conditions since IPO24.
24 Generation variances for Q1 2021 to Q4 2024 reflects the current 41 asset portfolio. Weather variances for 2020 reflect partial results given the Granite portfolio was acquired in Q1 2020, the Heelstone portfolio was acquired in Q2 2020, the Euryalus assets commenced operations in Q2 and Q3 2020, and Milford commenced operations in November 2020.
The following chart shows the historical trend of grid outages. The grid outages during the period were well in excess of grid outages in prior periods.
| % of P50 generation | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | H1 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grid outages | 0.66% | 0.55% | 0.33% | 0.76% | 1.62% |
During the period approximately 1.2% of the 10.8% negative generation variance was attributable to theft-related damage at several sites in North Carolina. Theft-related damage has had no impact on portfolio or asset generation in prior periods. Property damage related to breaking into the site and removing copper-wiring has occurred at multiple sites, multiple times. The majority of costs (approximately 75%) resulting from this damage (rectification costs plus lost revenue) is insured and recoverable subject to market standard deductibles and waiting periods. The Investment Manager has implemented enhanced security and site surveillance measures at relevant sites (which have been effective in interrupting recurring theft attempts) and is working with law enforcement and neighbouring affected site owners on practical deterrent strategies.
Asset management activities during the period have focused on addressing the underlying causes of the unscheduled outages comprising the 7.7% variance in the above table.
Frequent, low impact, unscheduled outages due to failure of inverters (3.6%), transformers and DC equipment (1.3%) and trackers (0.5%), and other unallocated unplanned outages (0.4%) contributed to the 7.7% lost generation.
Unplanned outages related to seven projects with identified issues that require capital investment to remediate contributed approximately 2.0% underperformance. Remediation of these issues have been prioritised in the Company's remediation plan and are in various stages of analysis (of options and cost), scoping, pricing, planning and implementation. The options analysis is focused on determining whether the proposed option(s) will be accretive to the portfolio. The status of these initiatives as of 30 June 2025 is summarised in the table below.
| Asset | Size (MWDC) Issue | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Granger (Heelstone) |
3.9 | Increasing unavailability due to inverter failures compounded by unavailability of inverter spare parts or technical support from OEM who has withdrawn from the US |
– Engineering procurement and construction (EPC) Contract under review – Scheduling and procurement underway – Completion of replacement works expected Q4 2025 |
| Valley Center (Heelstone) |
3.0 | Increasing unavailability due to inverter failures compounded by unavailability of inverter spare parts or technical support from OEM who has withdrawn from the US |
– EPC Contract under review – Scheduling and procurement underway – Completion of replacement works expected Q4 2025 |
| Chiloquin (Heelstone) |
14.0 | Ground faults and related outages due to rodent activity/damage |
– Site visit and scoping is complete – Scope is out for bid, pending feedback in Q3 – Estimated 6-month project schedule |
| Faison (Granite) |
2.3 | Premature module failures | – Pricing and scoping removal of a portion of existing modules (~16% of total installed), and replacement with new modules – Estimated 4 -month project schedule |
| Four Oaks (Granite) |
6.5 | Unavailability of inverter spare parts (OEM exited solar inverter market) |
– Exploring all possible refurbishment opportunities – Cost estimate and budget is being developed |
| NC Solar 1 (Granite) |
2.5 | Premature module failures | – Warranty amount agreed with module OEM – Cost estimate and budget is being developed |
| Gauss (Heelstone) |
7.0 | Poor utility communications causing frequent transfer trips | – Analysis of options are underway, expected in Q3 |

A sensitivity analysis is provided below to illustrate the impact of changes in availability assumptions on the fair value of the Company's investments, with -1.0% and -5.0% scenarios selected as illustrative examples. The sensitivities shown assume the relevant input is changed over the entire useful life of each of the assets, while all other variables remain constant. All sensitivities have been calculated independently of each other.
| Change in NAV (cents/share) | Percentage change in NAV | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Availability -1% | (1.52) | (2.34%) | |
| Availability -5% | (7.64) | (11.73%) |
During the period, the Investment Manager, led by its internal asset management team, continued to implement various initiatives targeted at reducing unscheduled outages and generally improving the operating performance of the portfolio. Key initiatives progressed during the period are highlighted below.
Priorities for the Investment Manager for the second half of 2025 include:

'Forecast' means the generation forecast per the base case (P50) generation forecasts prepared for each project by third-party technical advisors and inclusive of assumptions relating to solar irradiance, module efficiency and degradation, scheduled downtime for maintenance activities, and performance degradation due to grid outages, and weather events (e.g. snow), measured in gigawatt hours (GWh).
'Weather-Adjusted' means the project base case forecasts adjusted for actual solar irradiance experienced at each project during the applicable period, measured in GWh.
'Actual' means actual measured production in GWh.
The following chart shows the historical trend of generation performance related to technical and non-weather factors since IPO25.

25 Generation variances for Q1 2021 to Q4 2024 reflects the current 41 asset portfolio. Weather variances for 2020 reflect partial results given the Granite portfolio was acquired in Q1 2020, the Heelstone portfolio was acquired in Q2 2020, the Euryalus assets commenced operations in Q2 and Q3 2020, and Milford commenced operations in November 2020.

In accordance with the Company's investment policy, a high level of revenue contracting is maintained across the Company's portfolio. Over the next ten years, approximately 80% of forecast revenue will be generated from contracted sources. While the energy offtake agreements in place for all of the Company's assets have fixed pricing with no escalation, as is common in the US market, these contracts provide substantial protection against merchant price fluctuations over the near-to-medium term.
Contracted revenue contribution over the next ten years is illustrated in the chart below.
As at 30 June 2025, existing offtake contracting has a capacity-weighted average remaining life of 10.4 years (down from 10.9 years as at 31 December 2024 due to the passage of time). The Company expects to seek recontracting opportunities for all assets at the appropriate time closer to the expiration of existing offtake agreements.
Tax equity was raised to support the construction of all assets within the Company's portfolio.
As at 30 June 2025, tax equity obligations remain active for the Milford, Euryalus and Olympos portfolios. The Company expects buyout amounts in the order of approximately \$2.6 million in Q4 2025 and \$3.5 million in 2028, which are considered in projected cash flows.
| Market | Number of assets |
Capacity (MWDC) |
Share of total capacity (%) |
Average PPA term remaining years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 28 | 168 | 38.0% | 6.3 |
| Oregon | 10 | 140 | 31.6% | 6.2 |
| California | 2 | 7 | 1.6% | 11.3 |
| Utah | 1 | 128 | 28.8% | 20.4 |
| Total | 41 | 443 | 100% | 10.4 (average) |
North Carolina has the largest capacity by market, accounting for 38% of the total portfolio. Oregon and Utah account for 32% and 29% of the portfolio capacity respectively.
Most of the solar assets in North Carolina and Oregon are expected to be recontracted in the next ten years. The assets in California have longer durations on existing PPAs and would be recontracted in the mid-2030s. Milford, the solar asset in Utah is expected to be recontracted in the mid-2040s. Further market information is included on page 9.
| US\$'000s | 2025F | 2026F | 2027F | 2028F |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forecast cash distributions | \$4,200 | \$3,000 | \$3,000 | \$1,900 |
| Forecast buyouts | \$2,600 | – | – | \$3,500 |
In April 2025, the Company completed a non-recourse portfolio-level debt financing through USF Avon, LLC (a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company) of approximately \$165.6 million, which includes a term loan, revolving loan and letter of credit facilities.
The new facility is fully hedged based on a 22-year amortisation profile providing resilience in the portfolio's cash flows against movements in interest rates. Proceeds from the new facility were used to repay in full each of the senior debt facilities that were previously in place for the Milford, Euryalus and Heelstone portfolios.
Tax equity partnerships and obligations relating to the Granite and Heelstone portfolios were fully bought out in accordance with original payment schedules in 2020 (Granite) and 2023 (Heelstone). 3,000 2,000 1,000 0 \$,000s
The new facility incorporates a \$10.6 million revolving credit facility (RCF) which provides liquidity for operating expenditures and replaces the previous \$20 million revolving credit facility held through USF Avon LLC. As at June 30, 2025, this revolving loan is undrawn.
The \$28 million letter of credit (LC) facility supports collateral posting requirements and debt service reserve account requirements. The availability of this facility enabled the release of approximately \$10 million of cash collateral previously required to satisfy offtaker rating requirements under the Milford PPA. These proceeds have been reserved to enable the Company to pursue high-value priority remediation initiatives aimed at addressing technical issues impacting asset and portfolio performance.
The portfolio-level debt is summarised in the table below:
| Borrower | Loan type | Outstanding loan balance | Legal maturity | Amortisation profile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| USF Avon, LLC | Mini-perm term loan | \$127.1m | 2030 | 2025–2047 |
| Revolving loan | \$10.6m | (5yr term) | (22-year profile) | |
| LC facility | \$27.9m | |||
| Total | \$165.6m |
A 'mini-perm term loan' is a loan where the amortisation period and the legal tenor of the loan are different. For example, the facility secured in April 2025 has a legal tenor of 5-years but a much longer amortisation period of 22 years aligned with the term of existing PPAs.
'LC' means letter of credit, used to satisfy collateral posting requirements under the Milford PPA and to support debt service reserve account requirements.

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| US\$'000s | |
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| Forecast cash distributions | |
| Forecast huvouts |



The amortisation schedule for the portfolio is shown below, which includes revised amortisation in line with the refinanced term loan which has a 5-year legal tenor. Additional refinancings of the debt facility on equivalent terms to prior financings of the Company (including the current financing) is assumed prior to the maturity of the existing term loan. Actual outcomes may vary from those presented. Milford 127.8MWDC (Utah)
As at 30 June 2025, the Group's Gearing, calculated as total debt outstanding to GAV, was approximately 39% (31 December 2024: 41%).
A comparison between the new financing versus the financing as reported in the prior period is set out below.
| Variable/fund metric | As reported 31 December 2024 | Updated post refinancing 30 June 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | Euryalus, Milford and Heelstone | Entire portfolio |
| Total debt (excluding ancillary facilities) | \$136 million | \$127.1 million |
| Total debt (including ancillary facilities) | \$169.9 million | \$165.6 million |
| Revolving credit facility | \$20 million | \$10.6 million |
| Legal maturity | 2026, 2027 and 202826 | 2030 (5yr term) |
| Amortisation profile | 11, 25 and 16-year profile26 | 2025–2047 (22-year profile) |
| Gearing | 41% | 39% |
| Debt hedged | 100% | 100% |

26 Listed in order of: Euryalus, Milford and Heelstone portfolio financings.


The Company looks to maintain an efficient balance sheet, as well as identifying opportunities to optimise the capital structure of the portfolio to maximise returns.
| \$'m | 12 months to 30 June 2025 |
12 months to 30 June 2024 |
Year ended 31 December 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project revenue | 43.6 | 44.0 | 44.9 |
| Project operating expenses | (14.1) | (13.7) | (13.3) |
| Payments to tax equity | (4.6) | (5.0) | (4.5) |
| Portfolio debt expenses | (12.9) | (9.1) | (13.8) |
| Project cash flows after debt service | 12.1 | 16.2 | 13.3 |
| Management fees | (2.2) | (4.0) | (2.5) |
| Corporate operating expenses | (2.6) | (0.3) | (3.1) |
| Revolver interest and fees | (0.1) | (0.2) | (0.1) |
| Net operating cash generation (A) | 7.3 | 11.7 | 7.6 |
| One off cash flow adjustments (related to the tender offer, REC resolution, and excess proceeds from refinancing) |
(1.3) | (3.5) | (3.7) |
| Total cash generation (B) | 6.0 | 8.2 | 3.9 |
| Dividends payable for the year (C) | (6.9) | (18.8) | (6.9) |
| Total dividend cover (B)/(C) | 0.86x | 0.44x | 0.57x |
| Operational dividend cover (A)/(C) | 1.05x | 0.62x | 1.10x |
| ONGOING CHARGES The ongoing charges ratio for the Company on recurring costs were 1.60% for 2025 (December 2024: 1.54%). The ratio has been |
calculated using the Association of Investment Companies (AIC) recommended methodology and is set out in the table below.
| \$'m | Annualised position at 30 June 2025 |
Annualised position at 30 June 2024 |
Year ended 31 December 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annualised administrative expenses | (3.4) | (4.0) | (3.8) |
| Adjust for non-recurring costs | 0.2 | 0.2 | (0.2) |
| Total annualised recurring expenses for ongoing charges | (3.2) | (3.8) | (3.6) |
| Average NAV | 197,075 | 248.2 | 233.9 |
| Ongoing charges ratio | 1.60% | 1.53% | 1.54% |

During the period, anincrease to the dividend target, to take effect in Q3 2025, was announced.


Net Asset Value as at 30 June 2025 was \$200.5 million (NAV per share \$0.65), representing a moderate increase to the 31 December 2024 NAV of \$194.2 million (NAV per share \$0.63). Several factors contributed to this movement in NAV which include changes in certain operating and macroeconomic assumptions and discount rates (which had a positive impact) and changes in merchant curves (which had a negative impact). Further analysis of the NAV movement is provided above.
The Company's total shareholder return since inception to 30 June 2025 was (48.2%) (31 December 2024 total loss of (44.3%)). The NAV total return from inception to 30 June 2025 was (10.7%) (31 December 2024: (13.4%)).
The chart forecasts the operating cash flow receipts as at 30 June 2025 based on the current portfolio financial models.
The projections are provided on a post-tax basis. The projections include project debt service, tax equity buyouts, operating costs, holding company costs, and estimated state and federal tax payable based on the current capital structure (i.e. prior to any refinancing). The Company has reserved funds for tax equity buyouts to be completed in 2025.
The projections exclude investment management fees. This chart is not intended to provide profit guidance and actual outcomes may vary from those presented.


– The risk-free rate used in the discount rate for portfolio valuations is the US 20-year treasury yield has decreased from 4.9% to 4.8% over the course of the period. This reduction resulted in a \$2.5 million increase in FV The remaining difference is due to a modest reduction in equity risk premiums as a result of the recent refinancing and derisking of the portfolio. The weighted average discount rate used is 10.5% (December 2024: 10.8%), the discount rates are presented on a pre-tax basis
– The NAV return of \$4.4 million reflects the valuation impacts of cash distributions from the underlying assets, refinancing, timing impact of moving forward the valuation date to 30 June 2025, net working capital and other adjustments
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PROJECTED CASH FLOWS FROM USF'S OPERATING PORTFOLIO

The NAV approved by the USF Board takes into account the overall valuations of portfolio assets assessed by the Independent Valuer on a semi-annual basis as at 30 June and 31 December annually. These valuations form part of the NAV calculation of the Company, which is subject to review/audit respectively.
The Company engaged KPMG as the Independent Valuer to assist with calculating the fair value of its assets. KPMG is one of the largest valuation firms in the US with significant experience in estimating the fair value of solar and other renewable energy assets. In line with USF policy, all of the Company's assets were externally valued at 30 June 2025.
The Administrator, in conjunction with the Investment Manager, calculates the NAV and the NAV per Ordinary Share, based on the valuation range provided by the Independent Valuer. This is submitted to the Board for its approval. The valuation has been calculated in accordance with Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) as applied to PV electricity generation systems in the US.
Fair value for operational solar assets is derived from a discounted cash flow (DCF) methodology using pre-tax cash flows and a pre-tax discount rate. In a DCF analysis, the fair value of the assets is the present value of the asset's expected future cash flows, based on a range of operating assumptions for revenues and costs and an appropriate discount rate range.
The Independent Valuer has reviewed a range of sources in determining the fair market valuation of the solar assets, including but not limited to:
used to forecast revenues.
The key assumptions the Directors believe would have a material impact upon the fair value of the investments are set out below.
A sensitivity analysis is used to assess the impact of changes in key assumptions on the fair value of the Company's investments. The sensitivities shown assume the relevant input is changed over the entire useful life of each of the assets, while all other variables remain constant. All sensitivities have been calculated independently of each other.
The Company's assets are valued based upon a forecast P50 solar energy generation profile (being a 50% probability that this generation estimate will be met or exceeded). A technical adviser has derived this generation estimate considering a range of irradiation datasets, satellite and groundbased measurements, and site-specific loss factors including module performance degradation, module mismatch and inverter losses. These items are then considered in deriving the anticipated production of the individual solar asset (MWh per annum) based upon a 50% probability of exceedance.


This sensitivity estimates the impact on the fair value of the assets and NAV per share of a change of production estimates to P90 (90% probability of being exceeded) and a P10 generation estimate (10% probability of being exceeded).
As P10 generation estimates were not independently obtained for each solar asset around the time of the asset acquisition, the Board has determined a proxy P10 estimate for those assets by assessing the relationship between the independently determined P50 and P90 generation estimates for each of the assets in the Operating Portfolio (e.g. a one year P90 generation estimate might be 92.5% of a one year P50 generation estimate, implying that it is 7.5% lower than the P50 generation estimate).
In determining the proxy P10 generation estimate, the Board has assumed that the relationship between a P50 generation estimate and a P10 generation estimate is the same as that between a P50 generation estimate and a P90 generation estimate in absolute terms. Therefore, a one-year P10 generation estimate by this methodology would be 107.5% (i.e. 100% + 7.5%) of the asset's P50 generation estimate.
Each of the Company's assets have long-term PPAs in place with creditworthy offtakers. PPA prices are not impacted by energy price changes. For the post-PPA period of each asset, the Board uses longterm electricity price forecasts that have been prepared by market consultants in their determination of the fair value of the Company's assets. These forecasts from market consultants take into consideration climate change related factors when pricing the electricity price forecasts.
Long-term electricity price forecasts are obtained every six months from two leading independent power price forecasting firms for each jurisdiction in which the solar assets are located. The two most recent electricity price forecasts from each firm are averaged and provided to the Independent Valuer to project the prices at which existing PPAs will be recontracted.
Discount rates used in the valuation of the portfolio are derived from long term government bond yields, plus an investment specific risk premium, reflecting the risk of investing in that particular investment. The discount rate also reflects the Independent Valuer's view of the transactional activity in the relevant market along with implied execution discount rates.
As at 30 June 2025, the weighted average discount rate was 10.5% (December 2024: 10.8%). The discount rates are presented on a pre-tax basis.
The sensitivity demonstrates the impact of a change in the discount rate applied to the pre-tax, cash flows from the Company's assets as at 30 June 2025. A range of +/- 1.0% has been considered to determine the resultant impact on the Company's NAV per share and the fair value of its assets. A sensitivity of +/-1.0% is in line with discount rate sensitivities utilised by the Company's peers.
The averaging of curves and providers is used to prevent the valuation of the portfolio being unduly influenced by one forecaster's set of assumptions; to mitigate potential forecaster errors in a particular period; and to reduce the timing risk inherent in valuing the portfolio shortly before curve updates are released. The Independent Valuer assesses these forecast prices for reasonableness against their own internal forecasts and others in the marketplace.
The sensitivities show the impact of an increase/decrease in power prices for each year of the power price curve over the remaining economic life after the conclusion of the existing PPAs. A flat 10% increase/ decrease in market electricity prices from forecasted levels over the remaining asset life of all plants has been used in the sensitivity analysis.


The operating costs of the Company's assets include annual O&M, asset management, insurance expenses, land lease expenses, major maintenance, and general administration expenses. O&M and AM costs are mostly contracted for periods of up to five years; the costs of operations, maintenance and asset management activities for the assets covered by these contracts are subject to change upon recontracting.
The Investment Manager carried out a review of the operating costs in the underlying financial models where the costs were aligned with the most recent budgets approved by the relevant asset management teams. Costs that are not contractual have been escalated at the Investment Manager's long term inflation forecasts.
The sensitivity above assumes a 10% increase/decrease in annual operating costs for all underlying assets and the resultant impact on the Company's fair value of investments and NAV per share.
In line with the performance of other UK listed investment trusts in the renewable energy infrastructure sector27 and in the wake of continued macroeconomic volatility generally and changes in US energy and trade policy during the period, the Company's share price traded at a sustained discount to NAV. The share price based on closing price as at 30 June 2025 was \$0.39 representing a 40.1% discount to the 30 June 2025 NAV (December 2024: 31.8% discount). Post period end, the share price has remained stable (30 August 2025: \$0.39).
The Company declared dividends of \$3.5 million in H1 2025 (December 2024 \$10.3 million).
The graph below represents the Company's performance over the reporting periods since the Company's Ordinary Shares were first listed on the London Stock Exchange and shows share price total return and net asset value total return performance. The share price total return exhibits share price movement plus dividends assumed to be reinvested since IPO. The NAV total return is based on the NAV movement plus dividends paid since the IPO.

All series are rebased to 100 at 16 April 2019, being the date the Company's Ordinary Shares were first listed on the London Stock Exchange.
The useful life of a solar asset is generally accepted by Independent Valuers to be the lesser of the lease term for the asset site and the independent engineer's assessment of the asset's useful life. The useful life assumption for each asset is typically 35–40 years.
The sensitivity above assumes a three-year increase/decrease in the useful life of the Company's solar assets, and the resultant impact on the Company's fair value of investments and NAV per share.
The US imposes a tax on profits of US resident corporations at a rate of 21%. The sensitivity assumes the US corporate tax rate increases/decreases by 5% (to 26%/16%) and shows the resultant impact on the Company's fair value of investments and NAV per share.
USF considers inflation in terms of potential impact on cash flows from the existing portfolio and NAV. Following a period of higher inflation, there has been a gradual downward trend which is expected to continue.
Higher inflation generally has a positive impact on the Company's NAV through increased merchant pricing expectations, but would be expected to negatively impact the Company's short to medium term portfolio cash flows. This is a result of increased costs, including insurance, wages, equipment and other costs which may materialise on expiry of short-term O&M and AM contracts versus the more stable revenue from USF's long-term PPAs.
Where there are uncontracted operating costs, the Investment Manager has assumed these costs will be recontracted at existing price levels, escalated in accordance with long term inflation assumptions. The sensitivity above assumes a 10% increase/decrease in inflation rates applied to long term operating costs for all underlying assets and the resultant impact on the Company's fair value of investments and NAV per share.
Base interest rates on the Company's drawn amortising debt facilities are fully hedged for the amortisation period of the relevant loan which includes the initial term and one or more subsequent refinancings. In general, the amortisation period on term loans matches the PPA term.



USF was established to contribute to global efforts to address the impacts of climate change and better manage the world's resources for present and future generations. The Company is focused on sustainability, both in its driving purpose as an investor in solar generation capacity, and also in the way the Company is managed. In addition to USF's sustainable fundamentals, the Company seeks to conduct its business in a sustainable way, to ensure that its impact is positive and that the risk of potential adverse impacts are reduced or removed entirely. To do this, the Company draws on several benchmarks and frameworks to guide its approach to Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) risk and opportunity management.
For more information on the Company's approach to Responsible Investment, please refer to the most recent Sustainability Disclosures in the 2024 Annual Report28.
The Company recognises that the expanding ESG regulatory landscape means that its stakeholders require increasingly detailed information on the sustainability performance of investments. To support this, the Company has taken steps in recent years to work towards aligning its disclosures with the Taskforce on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD), the EU Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) and more recently, the UK Sustainability Disclosure Requirements (SDR). A brief summary is provided below.
The Company is not required to report through the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) framework and is not currently aligned with full SFDR disclosures. However, the Board and Investment Manager recognise the value of the framework broadly and the specific relevance to EU based shareholders. The Company continues to collect ESG data across its assets to enable alignment with the European Union SFDR by providing Principal Adverse Impact (PAI) data in
the format prescribed in Annex 1 of the Delegated Regulation (EU) 2022/1288 (the 'Delegated Act'), and this data was disclosed in the 2024 Annual Report.
USF is not required to report in line with the UK Sustainability Disclosure Requirements. Notwithstanding that the rules do not directly apply to the Company, the Board has a strong commitment to clear and transparent disclosures for investors and, working with the Investment Manager, aims to comply with the anti-greenwashing rule and associated guidance.
The Company is required to provide TCFD disclosures in line with UKLR 6.6.6R of the FCA Handbook. The Company commenced reporting against the TCFD framework in the 2021 Annual Report to further assist shareholders and other market participants to review and understand the Company's consideration of, and approach to, ESG and sustainability risks and opportunities. Please refer to the 2024 Annual Report for USF's position against the TCFD recommendations.



c.1.3m


350GWh
Electricity produced in H1 2025
33,800 US equivalent homes
powered in H1 2025
53,500 Equivalent US cars displaced in H1 2025
224,800 Tonnes of CO2e displaced in H1 2025
The Company draws on the SDGs to demonstrate the positive environmental and social characteristics of its investments. This page highlights the primary SDGs that are supported by the Company's investments, alongside alignment of the full portfolio by fair value.
The statistics show the positive contributions the Company's investments are making in support of the SDGs described above.
The 41 solar power projects in USF's portfolio had a combined capacity of 443 MWDC during 2024. This power replaces fossil-fuel generated power, thereby displacing CO2e emissions. USF's 41 assets were responsible for displacing the equivalent of 224,800 tonnes of CO2e in H1 2025, equivalent to powering 33,800 US homes or removing 53,500 equivalent US cars from the road.
Solar farms create employment opportunities throughout their lifecycle, from construction and installation to operation and maintenance. These projects stimulate economic growth by attracting investment, fostering innovation in the renewable energy sector, and supporting local businesses involved in supply chains.
Solar farms play a crucial role in combating climate change by reducing reliance on fossil fuels and decreasing carbon emissions. By generating clean energy, they help to mitigate the impacts of climate change, such as extreme weather events, sea-level rise, and disruptions to ecosystems and communities. Solar energy also contributes to building climate resilience by diversifying energy sources and increasing energy security.
Solar farms drive innovation in technology and infrastructure related to solar energy generation, such as photovoltaic cell efficiency, energy storage solutions, and smart grid technologies. They contribute to the development of sustainable infrastructure by expanding the renewable energy infrastructure and enhancing energy access and reliability.

28 https://www.ussolarfund.co.uk/sites/default/files/us_solar_fund_ar24_web_ready_pdf.pdf

The Directors are responsible for the determination of the Company's investment objective and policy and its investment strategy and have overall responsibility for the Company's activities, including the review of investment activity and performance and the supervision and control of the Investment Manager. The Directors have delegated responsibility for managing the assets comprising the portfolio to the Investment Manager. Further information on the Board is provided at www.ussolarfund.co.uk.
The Company is exposed to various events which have the potential to disrupt the Company's business and/or negatively impact the Company's financial or operational performance. The Company has in place a risk management framework to monitor, mitigate and manage the likelihood of occurrence and the impact of such events.
The Board is ultimately responsible for the oversight and effectiveness of the Company's system of internal controls and for setting the risk appetite of the Company. The Board defines the level and type of risk that the Company considers appropriate in accordance with the Company's investment objective and investment policy.
As an externally managed investment company, the Company has contractually delegated day-to-day management of the Company's portfolio and risk monitoring to the Investment Manager. This means the Company is also reliant upon the internal systems and controls of the Investment Manager and its other service providers to manage risk effectively.
The Investment Manager has designed an extensive risk management framework to identify, assess and manage principal and emerging risks, which are reviewed with the Company's Audit Committee semi-annually. In the case of new or emerging risks and changes to existing risks, assessment occurs as needed outside this semi-annual cycle in response to such new or emerging risk or change. The identification, assessment and management of risk are fundamental to the Investment Manager's role of managing the Company's portfolio on a day-to-day basis.
Ongoing risk management at the asset and Company level reduces both the likelihood and impact of the principal risks that the Company is exposed to. The Board maintains a risk register that is subject to annual review under the risk management framework, with a focus on ensuring appropriate controls are maintained and implemented.
During the period, there have been no significant changes in the nature or assessment of the principal and emerging risks identified in the 2024 Annual Report. These risks will continue to be the principal risks and uncertainties relevant to the Company during the next six-month period.
As noted within the 2024 Annual Report, the geopolitical environment (including the continued existence of major conflicts and territorial tensions) continued to impact global structures and relationships. The initiatives of the new federal administration in the US focused on changing energy, trade and economic policies (including through executive orders, public statements and legislative changes (introduced during the period and enacted a few days after the end of the period), have continued to impact the stability of financial markets generally and the US renewable market specifically. While these factors likely contribute to the ongoing trading discount of the Company's shares, these factors have not directly impacted performance of the Company's portfolio.
The Investment Manager continues to monitor all risks relevant to the Company, including outcomes of changes in US policies relevant to the Company's business and its portfolio. The impact of new trade policies (including the introduction of tariffs) could impact costs and/or supply chains. This may be relevant in the future to the extent equipment required in the ordinary course of maintenance, or as part of the Company's capital initiatives, cannot be procured within the US. The suite of new trade polices proposed and/or implemented by the Trump administration that may be relevant are not specific to the Company's business or its portfolio.
During the period, certain of the Company's assets suffered physical damage caused by third-party acts of trespass and theft. The Company has insurance coverage which substantially mitigates the losses of such property damage. The Company is assessing practical deterrent strategies to address continued occurrence of third-party trespass and theft. These acts are not targeted specifically at the Company's business or its portfolio.
Gill has spent the majority of her career working in the energy sector, including positions with BP. In 1994 she became CEO of ProShare, a not-for-profit organisation promoting financial education, savings and investment, and employee share ownership. She was a Non-Executive Director of the Financial Services Authority from 1998 until 2004. Subsequently she has held numerous board roles, including being a Non-Executive Director of Liverpool Victoria Friendly Society, a leading insurer, and deputy chair of the Association of Investment Companies. Gill has served as both a Non-Executive Director and chair of a number of venture capital trusts and investment trusts. She is currently chair of Premier Miton Global Renewables Trust plc, PMGR Securities 2025 plc and Gresham House Renewable Energy VCT 1 plc.
Chair | Member of the Audit Committee, Remuneration and Nomination Committee and the Management Engagement Committee

Thomas has almost 30 years of experience originating and executing financings and investments in energy and infrastructure assets. Currently, Thomas is the Chief Executive Officer of ClearLight Solar LLC, a residential solar platform backed by Blackstone Credit and Insurance. Thomas previously served as the chief financial officer for PosiGen Inc., a New Orleans based residential solar and energy efficiency company focused on energy efficiency upgrades and installation of solar on homes in low-income communities. Prior to that, Thomas was the chief commercial officer at Vivint Solar, a leading residential solar business in the US and held senior positions at Santander Global Banking and Markets, First Solar and GE Capital. Thomas is an elected director on the board of the Solar Energy Industry Association, a non-profit trade association of the solar-energy industry in the US.
Member of the Audit Committee, Remuneration and Nomination Committee and the Management Engagement Committee
Jamie is a chartered accountant and has 30 years' experience in fund management, banking and corporate recovery with a focus on the infrastructure and solar sector. Jamie was previously a partner at Foresight Group having joined in 2000. Between 2007 and 2018 he had overall responsibility from inception for the group's infrastructure and solar business in the UK, Australia, Italy, Spain and the US. As a member of the investment committee, he oversaw more than 100 solar projects representing the group's approximately £1.5 billion solar portfolio at the time and led the IPO of Foresight Solar Fund Limited. Prior to Foresight, Jamie worked at PwC, Citibank and Macquarie.
Chair of the Audit Committee | Chair of the Remuneration and Nomination Committee | Member of the Management Engagement Committee

Mark is based in San Francisco, and is an experienced board director with over thirty years' experience in the energy and renewables sectors. He began his career working with developers, including as CEO of Kenetech, a large wind and alternative energy developer, constructor and operator. Mark has held several other senior renewables roles including Executive Chair at Leaf Clean Energy, a renewable energy and sustainable technology investment firm formerly listed on the AIM division of the London Stock Exchange. Mark has a number of board/advisory roles including as an adviser to Adapture Renewables and a board member of BluePath Finance.
Chair of the Management Engagement Committee | Member of the Audit Committee and the Remuneration and Nomination Committee

THOMAS PLAGEMANN NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
MARK LERDAL NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
DATE OF APPOINTMENT: 15 February 2019
DATE OF APPOINTMENT: 29 June 2020
DATE OF APPOINTMENT: 15 February 2019
1 October 2024
The Directors are responsible for preparing the Interim Report and financial statements in accordance with applicable law and regulations.
As a company listed on the London Stock Exchange, the Company is subject to the UK Listing Rules and the Disclosure and Transparency Rules published by the Financial Conduct Authority, as well as to all applicable laws and regulations in England and Wales where it is registered.
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with UK-adopted international accounting standards. Under the UK Companies Act 2006, the Directors must not approve the financial statements unless they are satisfied they give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Company and of the profit or loss for the period. In preparing these financial statements, the Directors should:
The Directors are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which are sufficient to show and explain the Company's transactions and are to disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the Company and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the Company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
The Directors confirm that, taken as a whole, the Interim Report and financial statements are fair, balanced and understandable and provide the information necessary for shareholders to assess the Company's performance, business model and strategy.
The Directors confirm to the best of their knowledge that:
The Directors have acknowledged their responsibilities in relation to the financial statements for the period to 30 June 2025.
Signed by order of the Board,

CHAIR 15 September 2025

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Interim Report and Financial Statements 2025
We have been engaged by the company to review the condensed set of financial statements in the half-yearly financial report for the six months ended 30 June 2025 which comprises the Condensed Statement of Profit and Loss and Other Comprehensive Income, the Condensed Statement of Financial Position, the Condensed Statement of Changes in Equity, the Condensed Statement of Cash Flows and related notes 1 to 15.
Based on our review, nothing has come to our attention that causes us to believe that the condensed set of financial statements in the half-yearly financial report for the six months ended 30 June 2025 is not prepared, in all material respects, in accordance with United Kingdom adopted International Accounting Standard 34 and the Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules of the United Kingdom's Financial Conduct Authority.
We conducted our review in accordance with International Standard on Review Engagements (UK) 2410 "Review of Interim Financial Information Performed by the Independent Auditor of the Entity" issued by the Financial Reporting Council for use in the United Kingdom (ISRE (UK) 2410). A review of interim financial information consists of making inquiries, primarily of persons responsible for financial and accounting matters, and applying analytical and other review procedures. A review is substantially less in scope than an audit conducted in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (UK) and consequently does not enable us to obtain assurance that we would become aware of all significant matters that might be identified in an audit. Accordingly, we do not express an audit opinion.
As disclosed in note 2, the annual financial statements of the company are prepared in accordance with United Kingdom adopted international accounting standards. The condensed set of financial statements included in this half-yearly financial report has been prepared in accordance with United Kingdom adopted International Accounting Standard 34, "Interim Financial Reporting".
Based on our review procedures, which are less extensive than those performed in an audit as described in the Basis for Conclusion section of this report, nothing has come to our attention to suggest that the directors have inappropriately adopted the going concern basis of accounting or that the directors have identified material uncertainties relating to going concern that are not appropriately disclosed.
This Conclusion is based on the review procedures performed in accordance with ISRE (UK) 2410; however future events or conditions may cause the entity to cease to continue as a going concern.
The directors are responsible for preparing the half-yearly financial report in accordance with the Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules of the United Kingdom's Financial Conduct Authority.
In preparing the half-yearly financial report, the directors are responsible for assessing the company's ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the directors either intend to liquidate the company or to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so.
In reviewing the half-yearly financial report, we are responsible for expressing to the company a conclusion on the condensed set of financial statements in the half-yearly financial report. Our Conclusion, including our Conclusion Relating to Going Concern, are based on procedures that are less extensive than audit procedures, as described in the Basis for Conclusion paragraph of this report.
This report is made solely to the company in accordance with ISRE (UK) 2410. Our work has been undertaken so that we might state to the company those matters we are required to state to it in an independent review report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the company, for our review work, for this report, or for the conclusions we have formed.
DELOITTE LLP STATUTORY AUDITOR London, UK
15 September 2025
For the period ended 30 June 2025
| 6 months ended 30 June 2025 | 6 months ended 30 June 2024 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Notes | Revenue USD '000 |
Capital USD '000 |
Total USD '000 |
Revenue USD '000 |
Capital USD '000 |
Total USD '000 |
|
| Net gain/(loss) on investments at fair value through profit and loss | – | 6,071 | 6,071 | – | (6,812) | (6,812) | |
| MSA fee income | 1,662 | – | 1,662 | 2,069 | – | 2,069 | |
| Dividends received | 2,775 | – | 2,775 | 3,764 | – | 3,764 | |
| Intercompany interest income | 997 | – | 997 | 997 | – | 997 | |
| Total income | 5,434 | 6,071 | 11,505 | 6,830 | (6,812) | 18 | |
| Expenditure | |||||||
| Administrative and other expenses | 4 | (1,709) | – | (1,709) | (2,053) | – | (2,053) |
| Operating profit/(loss) for the period | 3,725 | 6,071 | 9,796 | 4,777 | (6,812) | (2,035) | |
| Loss on foreign exchange | – | (1) | (1) | – | (12) | (12) | |
| Profit/(loss) before taxation | 3,725 | 6,070 | 9,795 | 4,777 | (6,824) | (2,047) | |
| Taxation | 5 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Profit/(loss) and total comprehensive income for the period | 3,725 | 6,070 | 9,795 | 4,777 | (6,824) | (2,047) | |
| Earnings per share (basic and diluted) – cents/share | 6 | 1.21 | 1.97 | 3.18 | 1.45 | (2.07) | (0.62) |
All items dealt with in arriving at the result for the period relate to continuing operations.
The total column of this statement represents the Company's profit and loss account. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with UK-adopted international accounting standards. The supplementary revenue and capital columns are presented for information purposes, in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice issued by the Association of Investment Companies, as further explained in note 2.
| Notes | 30 June 2025 USD '000 |
31 December 2024 USD '000 |
|---|---|---|
| Non-current assets | ||
| Investment held at fair value 7 |
199,322 | 193,251 |
| 199,322 | 193,251 | |
| Current assets | ||
| Trade and other receivables 8 |
761 | 846 |
| Cash and cash equivalents 7 |
2,817 | 890 |
| 3,578 | 1,736 | |
| Total assets | 202,900 | 194,987 |
| Current liabilities | ||
| Trade and other payables 9 |
707 | 835 |
| Dividends payable | 1,724 | – |
| 2,431 | 835 | |
| Net current assets | 1,147 | 902 |
| Total net assets | 200,469 | 194,152 |
| Shareholders equity | ||
| Share capital 10 |
3,322 | 3,322 |
| Share premium 11 |
128,036 | 128,036 |
| Capital reduction reserve 11 |
156,099 | 156,099 |
| Capital reserve 11 |
(90,887) | (96,957) |
| Retained earnings 11 |
3,899 | 3,652 |
| Total shareholders equity | 200,469 | 194,152 |
| Net asset value per share 12 |
0.65 | 0.63 |
The financial statements of US Solar Fund plc (registered number 11761009) were approved by the Board of Directors and authorised for issue on 15 September 2025. They were signed on its behalf by:
DIRECTOR 15 September 2025
| '000 | '000 | '000 | '000 | '000 | '000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USD | USD | USD | USD | USD | USD |
| capital | premium | reserve | reserve | earnings | equity |
| Share | Share | reduction | Capital | Retained | Total |
| Capital |
| Share capital USD '000 |
Share premium USD '000 |
Capital reduction reserve USD '000 |
Capital reserve USD '000 |
Retained earnings USD '000 |
Total equity USD '000 |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balance at 1 January 2024 | 3,322 | 128,036 | 175,008 | (54,473) | 6,337 | 258,230 |
| Dividends | – | – | – | – | (6,840) | (6,840) |
| Return of capital | – | – | (18,610) | – | – | – |
| Share transaction costs | – | – | (331) | – | – | – |
| (Loss)/profit & total comprehensive income for the period | – | – | – | (6,824) | 4,777 | (2,047) |
| Balance at 30 June 2024 | 3,322 | 128,036 | 156,067 | (61,297) | 4,274 | 230,402 |
| Balance at 31 December 2024 | 3,322 | 128,036 | 156,099 | (96,957) | 3,652 | 194,152 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (Loss)/profit & total comprehensive income for the year | – | – | – | (42,484) | 7,602 | (34,882) |
| Share transaction costs | – | – | (331) | – | – | (331) |
| Return of capital | – | – | (18,578) | – | – | (18,578) |
| Dividends | – | – | – | – | (10,287) | (10,287) |
| Balance at 1 January 2024 | 3,322 | 128,036 | 175,008 | (54,473) | 6,337 | 258,230 |
| '000 | '000 | '000 | '000 | '000 | '000 | |
| capital USD |
premium USD |
reserve USD |
reserve USD |
earnings USD |
equity USD |
|
| Share | Share | reduction | Capital | Retained | Total | |
| Capital |
The notes on pages 45 to 51 form an integral part of these financial statements.
US Solar Fund plc (the Company) was incorporated as a Public Company, limited by shares, in England and Wales on 10 January 2019 with registered number 11761009. The registered office of the Company is The Scalpel, 18th Floor, 52 Lime Street, London EC3M 7AF. Its share capital is denominated in US Dollars and currently consists of Ordinary Shares. The Company's principal activity is to invest in a diversified portfolio of solar power assets located in North America and other countries forming part of the OECD in the Americas.
The Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements have been prepared in compliance with UK adopted International Accounting Standard 34 Interim Financial Reporting ('IAS 34') and using accounting policies consistent with UK-adopted international accounting standards in conformity with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 and the Statement of Recommended Practice 'Financial Statements of Investment Trust Companies and Venture Capital Trusts', issued by the Association of Investment Companies, (the AIC SORP) in July 2022. The financial statements have been prepared on a historical cost basis, except for the investment portfolio at fair value through the profit and loss. The accounting policies and methods of computation are the same as those applied in the Company's Annual financial statements and should be read in conjunction with the Company's Annual financial statements as at 31 December 2024.
A copy of the statutory accounts for the year ended 31 December 2024 has been delivered to the Registrar of Companies. The auditor's report on those accounts was not qualified, did not draw attention to any matters by way of emphasis and did not contain statements under Section 498(2) or (3) of the Companies Act 2006.
In terms of the AIC SORP, the Company presents a Statement of Profit and Loss and Other Comprehensive Income, which shows amounts split between those which are revenue and capital in nature. The determination of the revenue or capital nature of a transaction is determined by giving consideration to the underlying elements of the transaction and is carried out in accordance with the recommendations and principles as set out in the AIC SORP. Capital transactions are considered to be those arising as a result of the appreciation or depreciation in the value of assets, whether due to the retranslation of assets held in foreign currency or fair value movements on investments held at fair value through profit and loss. Revenue transactions are all transactions, other than those which have been identified as capital in nature.
The currency of the primary economic environment in which the Company operates (the functional currency) is US Dollar (\$ or USD), which is also the presentation currency.
In assessing the going concern basis of accounting the Directors have had regard to the latest guidance issued by the Financial Reporting Council in February 2025. In addition, note 10 to the Annual Report includes the policies and processes for managing its capital, its financial risk management, details of its financial instruments and its exposure to credit risk and liquidity risk.
The Directors have reviewed cash flow forecasts prepared by management. Based on those forecasts, consideration of the operating costs and obligations as well as capital commitments, it has been considered appropriate to prepare these financial statements on a going concern basis. The Company generated a profit after tax of \$9.8 million and operating cash flows of \$3.7 million for the period. As at 30 June 2025, the Company is in a net current asset position of \$1.1 million and has available cash of \$2.8 million. As of the same date, the Company's subsidiary, USF Holding Corp., has available cash of \$1.6 million, which is available to meet the obligations of the Company. The Company has access through USF Avon LLC (a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company) to a \$10.6 million RCF. The RCF is currently undrawn with no forecast drawings expected.
After assessing these risks, and reviewing the Company's liquidity position, together with forecasts of the Company's future performance under various scenarios, the Company is forecast to have sufficient cash resources to continue its operations for a period of at least 12 months from the date of approval of the accounts and the Board has a reasonable expectation that the Company will continue to meet its obligations as they fall due for at least the next 12 months.
The Directors believe that the Company will continue into the foreseeable future and have adopted the going concern basis of preparation in preparing these financial statements.
The Board is of the opinion that the Group is engaged in a single segment business, being the investment in solar power assets located in North America and other countries forming part of the OECD in the Americas.
| 1 January 2025 | 1 January 2024 | |
|---|---|---|
| to 30 June 2025 USD |
to 30 June 2024 USD |
|
| Notes | '000 | '000 |
| Cash flows from operating activities | ||
| Profit/(loss) for the period | 9,795 | (2,047) |
| Adjustments for: | ||
| Net (gain)/loss on investments at fair value through profit and loss 7 |
(6,071) | 6,812 |
| Loss on foreign exchange | 1 | 12 |
| Operating cash flows before movements in working capital | 3,725 | 4,777 |
| Decrease in trade and other receivables | 84 | 2,165 |
| (Decrease) in trade and other payables | (126) | (81) |
| Net cash generated from operating activities | 3,683 | 6,861 |
| Cash flows used in investing activities | ||
| Return of capital from investments 7 |
– | 19,000 |
| Net cash inflow from investing activities | – | 19,000 |
| Cash flows generated from/(used in) financing activities | ||
| Cash paid on the repurchase of shares 14 |
– | (18,941) |
| Dividends paid | (1,755) | (5,116) |
| Net cash outflow from financing activities | (1,755) | (24,057) |
| Net increase in cash and cash equivalents for the period | 1,928 | 1,804 |
| Effect of foreign exchange rate movements | (1) | (12) |
| Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period | 890 | 1,554 |
| Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period | 2,817 | 3,346 |
The notes on pages 45 to 51 form an integral part of these financial statements.
The accounting policies adopted in the preparation of the Condensed Consolidated Interim Report and Financial Statements for the period ended 30 June 2025 are consistent with those followed in the preparation of the Annual Report and Audited Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2024. The adoption of new standards, interpretations and amendments in the current period has not had a material impact. The Company has not early adopted any standard, interpretation or amendment that has been issued but is not yet effective at 30 June 2025.
| 1 January 2025 to 30 June 2025 USD '000 |
1 January 2024 to 30 June 2024 USD '000 |
|
|---|---|---|
| Administrative fees | 92 | 150 |
| Director & officer insurance | 37 | 43 |
| Directors' fees | 158 | 135 |
| Fees payable to the Company's Auditor for the audit of the Company's financial statements | 100 | 102 |
| Fees payable to the Company's Auditor for non-audit services1 | 23 | 22 |
| Investment management expenses | – | 8 |
| Investment management fees | 1,012 | 1,209 |
| Legal and professional fees | 144 | 193 |
| Regulatory fees | 5 | 6 |
| Sundry expenses | 139 | 185 |
| 1,709 | 2,053 |
The Company has no employees and therefore no employee related costs have been incurred.
The Company is approved as an Investment Trust Company with effect as of 16 April 2019 and is subject to tax at the UK corporation tax rate of 25%. An Investment Trust Company can claim a corporation tax deduction for dividends designated as interest distributions that are derived from net interest income. Therefore, no UK corporation tax charge has been recognised by the Company for the period ended 30 June 2025.
| 1 January 2025 to 30 June 2025 USD '000 |
1 January 2024 to 30 June 2024 USD '000 |
|
|---|---|---|
| Tax charge in profit or loss: | ||
| – UK corporation tax | – | – |
Earnings per share amounts are calculated by dividing the profit or loss for the period attributable to ordinary equity holders of the Company by the weighted average number of Ordinary Shares in issue during the period. As there are no dilutive instruments outstanding, basic and diluted earnings per share are identical.
| 1 January 2025 to 30 June 2025 USD '000 |
1 January 2024 to 30 June 2024 USD '000 |
|
|---|---|---|
| Net profit/(loss) attributable to ordinary shareholders | 9,795 | (2,047) |
| Weighted average number of Ordinary Shares for the period | 307,833,387 | 329,649,467 |
| Earnings per share – Basic and diluted (cents per share) | 3.18 | (0.62) |
| Financial assets at amortised cost: |
|---|
| Financial assets at fair value through profit and loss: |
| 30 June 2025 USD '000 |
31 December 2024 USD '000 |
|
|---|---|---|
| Financial assets | ||
| Financial assets at fair value through profit and loss: | ||
| Investment held at fair value | 199,322 | 193,251 |
| Financial assets at amortised cost: | ||
| Trade and other receivables | 761 | 846 |
| Cash at bank | 2,817 | 890 |
| Total financial assets | 202,900 | 194,141 |
| 30 June 2025 USD '000 |
31 December 2024 USD '000 |
|
|---|---|---|
| Financial liabilities | ||
| Financial liabilities at amortised cost: | ||
| Trade and other payables | 707 | 835 |
| Dividends payable | 1,724 | – |
| Total financial liabilities | 2,431 | 835 |
At the balance sheet date, all financial assets and liabilities were measured at amortised cost except for the investment in subsidiary which is measured at fair value.
The following table analyses within the fair value hierarchy the Company's assets and liabilities measured at fair value at 30 June 2025:
| Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| USD '000 | USD '000 | USD '000 | |
| Investment held at fair value | – | – | 199,322 |
The following table analyses within the fair value hierarchy the Company's assets and liabilities measured at fair value at 31 December 2024:
| Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| USD '000 | USD '000 | USD '000 | |
| Investment held at fair value | – | – | 193,251 |
The investments recognised at fair value through profit and loss are classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy and the reconciliation in the movement of this Level 3 investment is presented below. No transfers between levels took place during the period.
| 30 June 2025 USD '000 |
31 December 2024 USD '000 |
|
|---|---|---|
| Opening balance | 193,251 | 254,723 |
| Less: Return of capital | – | (19,000) |
| Total fair value movement through the profit or loss (capital) | 6,071 | (42,472) |
| Closing balance | 199,322 | 193,251 |
The Company's policy is to recognise transfers into and transfers out of fair value hierarchy levels as of the date of the event or change in circumstances that caused the transfer.
In accordance with the guidelines of the Company's valuation policy, all assets held as at 30 June 2025 have been valued by an external valuation expert.
The NAV approved by the USF Board takes into account the overall valuations of portfolio assets assessed by the Independent Valuer on a semi-annual basis as at 30 June and 31 December 2024. These valuations form part of the NAV calculation of the Company, which is subject to review/audit.
The Company engaged KPMG as the Independent Valuer to assist with calculating the fair value of its assets. KPMG is one of the largest valuation firms in the US with significant experience in estimating the fair value of solar and other renewable energy assets. In line with USF policy, all of its operating assets were externally valued at 30 June 2025.
Based on the valuation range provided by the Independent Valuer, the Administrator, in conjunction with the Investment Manager, calculates the NAV and the NAV per Ordinary Share, and submits the same to the Board for its approval. The valuation has been calculated in accordance with USPAP as applied to PV electricity generation systems in the US.
Fair value for operational solar assets is derived from a DCF methodology using pre-tax cash flows and a pre-tax discount rate. In a DCF analysis, the fair value of the Solar Power Asset is the present value of the asset's expected future cash flows, based on a range of operating assumptions for revenues and costs and an appropriate discount rate range.
The Independent Valuer has reviewed a range of sources in determining the fair market valuation of the solar assets, including but not limited to:
A broad range of assumptions are used in valuation models. Where possible, assumptions are based on observable long-term historical market or market observations. The budgeted operational costs are based on technical data and the implicit financing costs for leveraged investments are based on market data. The Company also engages technical experts to provide long-term electricity price forecast which is a critical datapoint used to forecast revenues.
Discount rates used in the valuation of the portfolio are derived from long term government bond yields, plus an investment specific risk premium, reflecting the risk of investing in that particular investment. The discount rate also reflects the Independent Valuer's view of the transactional activity in the relevant market along with implied execution discount rates.
As at 30 June 2025, the weighted average discount rate was 10.5% (December 2024: 10.8%). The discount rates are presented on a pre-tax basis.
Set out below are the initial indications of the key assumptions the Directors believe would have a material impact upon the fair value of the investments should they change. In the absence of an operating business model for each underlying renewable energy asset, the sensitivities have been conducted on the acquisition models of these assets. The following sensitivities assume the relevant input is changed over the entire useful life of each of the underlying renewable energy assets, while all other variables remain constant. All sensitivities have been calculated independently of each other.
The critical accounting judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty for the period ended 30 June 2025 are aligned to those disclosed in the Annual Report and Accounts for year ended 31 December 2024
The Directors consider the changes in inputs to be within a reasonable expected range based on their understanding of market transactions. This is not intended to imply that the likelihood of change or that possible changes in value would be restricted to this range.
| Change in NAV | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Change in input | USD (m) | per share USD (c) |
|
| Discount rate | +1% | -24.00 | -7.80 |
| -1% | +28.26 | +9.18 | |
| Electricity production (change from P50) | P90 | -33.47 | -10.87 |
| P10 | +29.60 | +9.62 | |
| Merchant period electricity prices | -10% | -20.84 | -6.77 |
| +10% | +20.88 | +6.78 | |
| Operations and maintenance expenses | +10% | -16.64 | -5.41 |
| -10% | +17.20 | +5.59 | |
| Useful life | -3 years | -7.20 | -2.34 |
| +3 years | +5.45 | +1.77 | |
| Tax rate | +5% | -3.97 | -1.29 |
| -5% | +3.94 | +1.28 | |
| Inflation rate | +1% | +18.38 | +5.97 |
| -1% | -15.21 | -4.94 | |
| Operating expenses inflation rate | +1% | -15.33 | -4.98 |
| -1% | +13.00 | +4.22 |
| 30 June 2025 USD '000 |
31 December 2024 USD '000 |
|
|---|---|---|
| Amounts receivable from subsidiary | 677 | 801 |
| Prepayments | 69 | 45 |
| VAT receivable | 15 | – |
| 761 | 846 |
| 30 June 2025 USD '000 |
31 December 2024 USD '000 |
|
|---|---|---|
| Creditors and operating accruals | 207 | 345 |
| Investment management fee accrual | 500 | 488 |
| VAT payable | – | 2 |
| 707 | 835 |
| Ordinary shares NUMBER '000 |
Treasury shares NUMBER '000 |
Share capital USD '000 |
Share premium USD '000 |
Capital reduction reserve USD '000 |
Total share capital reserves USD '000 |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| As at 31 December 2024 | 307,833 | 24,359 | 3,322 | 128,036 | 156,099 | 306,366 |
| As at 30 June 2025 | 307,833 | 24,359 | 3,322 | 128,036 | 156,099 | 306,366 |
The Company has an authorised share capital of 500,000,000 Ordinary Shares.
On incorporation the Company issued one Ordinary Share of \$0.01 which was fully paid up.
Following a successful application to the High Court and lodgement of the Company's statement of capital with the Registrar of Companies, the Company was permitted to cancel a portion of its share premium account. This was effected on 21 June 2019 by a transfer of the balance of \$194 million from the share premium account to the capital reduction reserve. The capital reduction reserve is classed as a distributable reserve and dividends to be paid by the Company are able to be offset against this reserve.
During 2024, the Company repurchased 24,358,974 shares under a tender offer, at a price of \$0.764 per share. These shares are held in Treasury.
The nature and purpose of each of the reserves included within equity at 30 June 2025 are as follows:
The only movements in these reserves during the period are disclosed in the statement of changes in equity.
Basic NAV per share is calculated by dividing the Company's net assets as shown in the statement of financial position that are attributable to the ordinary equity holders of the Company by the number of Ordinary Shares outstanding at the end of the period.
As there are no dilutive instruments outstanding, basic and diluted NAV per share are identical.
| 30 June 2025 USD '000 |
31 December 2024 USD '000 |
|
|---|---|---|
| Net assets per Statement of Financial Position | 200,469 | 194,152 |
| Ordinary Shares in issue as at period end | 307,833 | 307,833 |
| NAV per share – Basic and diluted | 0.65 | 0.63 |
The Company and the Directors are not aware of any person who, directly or indirectly, jointly or severally, exercises or could exercise control over the Company. The Company does not have an ultimate controlling party.
Details of related parties are set out below:
Directors are paid fees of £44,100 per annum. In addition to this, Gillian Nott receives £23,940 per annum in respect of serving as Chair of the Board and Jamie Richards receives £11,025 per annum in respect of serving as Chair of the Audit committee.
Total Directors' fees of \$158,407 (H1 2024: \$163,077) were incurred in respect of the period with none being outstanding and payable at 30 June 2025 (30 June 2024: \$nil).
The Company previously issued loans totalling \$43 million to its subsidiary USF Holding Corp. The two loans were issued on 26 June 2019 and 31 December 2019 and are repayable seven years from issuance. The loans bear interest at rates of 4.75% and 4.10% respectively, payable semi-annually in arrears.
The Investment Manager is entitled to management fees under the terms of the IMA. The Company shall pay to the Investment Manager an annual fee (exclusive of value added tax, which shall be added where applicable) payable quarterly in arrears calculated at the rate of:
| Assets under management | Fee based on NAV |
|---|---|
| < \$500 million | 1.0% per annum |
| \$500 million to \$1 billion | 0.9% per annum |
| > \$1 billion | 0.8% per annum |
Based on the Net Asset Value on the last Business Day of the relevant quarter.
The Management Fee due in respect of each quarter shall be invoiced by the Manager to the Company as at the final Business Day of the relevant quarter.
A management fee of \$1.0 million (H1 2024: \$1.2 million) was incurred during the period, of which \$0.5 million (H1 2024: \$0.6 million) remained payable at 30 June 2025.
In addition to the management fee, the Manager shall also be entitled to payment of the following:
Debt arrangement fees totalling \$0.8 million were incurred and paid during the period (H1 2024: \$nil) in connection with the arrangement of the non-recourse portfolio debt that closed in April 2025.
No asset construction services were incurred during the period (H1 2024: \$nil).
Asset management services fees totalling \$0.6 million (H1 2024: \$0.6 million) were incurred during the period of which \$0.3 million (H1 2024: \$0.3 million) remained payable at 30 June 2025.
The Company had no contingencies and no other significant capital commitments at the reporting date.
On 15 September 2025, the Company declared a dividend of 0.56 cents per Ordinary Share for the period ending 30 June 2025.
In accordance with ESMA Guidelines on Alternative Performance Measures (APMs) the Board has considered the APMs included in the Interim Report and financial statements which require further clarification. An APM is defined as a financial measure of historical or future financial performance, financial position, or cash flows, other than a financial measure defined or specified in the applicable financial reporting framework. APMs included in the Interim Report and financial statements are identified as non-GAAP measures and are defined within the Glossary.
| APM | 30 June 2025 | 31 Dec 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Discount to NAV |
The percentage by which the closing share price on comparable dates exceeds/(falls short of) the NAV per share. There is no direct reconciliation to the financial statements, being a calculation instead derived from the Company's share price. |
(40.1%) | (31.8%) |
| Dividends to shareholders |
This measure provides information on the Company's total dividends declared to shareholders. Dividends declared and paid can be found disclosed in the financial statements and notes to the financial statements. |
\$3.5m | \$10.3m |
| Dividend per share |
Represents dividends paid per Ordinary Share issued, as disclosed in the financial statements. This measure provides information on the Company's dividend performance. Dividends paid and number of issued shares can be found disclosed in the financial statements and notes to the financial statements. |
2.25 cps) | 2.25 cps |
| Gearing | The face value of drawn debt as a percentage of the Gross Asset Value (GAV – calculated as NAV plus outstanding debt). This measure shows the portfolio's debt ratio. As this measure is presented on a portfolio basis, there is no near comparable in the financial statements. |
39% | 41% |
| NAV | Net Asset Value. Represents the equity attributable to equity holders of the parent in the balance sheet. This terminology is used as it is common investment sector terminology and so is the most understandable to the users of the Interim Report. Components of NAV are further discussed throughout the Interim Report, including from page 30. |
\$200.5m | \$194.2m |
| NAV per share This is a measure of Net Asset Value (or NAV) per Ordinary Share in the Company and is calculated as the NAV divided by the total number of shares in issue at the balance sheet date. Represents the equity attributable per share to equity holders of the parent in the Balance Sheet. This terminology is used as it is common investment sector terminology and so is the most understandable to the users of the Interim Report. |
\$0.65 | \$0.63 | |
| NAV total return |
This is a measure of Net Asset Value (or NAV) total return. NAV total return is based on dividends paid throughout the period and NAV movement since inception. There is no direct reconciliation to the financial statements, being a calculation instead derived from the Company's NAV. However a nearest comparison were this measure based on a figure in the financial statements is provided in the Strategic Report, Investor Relations, Total Shareholder Return and NAV total return paragraph. |
(10.7%) | (13.4%) |
| Operational dividend cover |
Calculated as net operating cash generated divided by dividends payable for the 12 month period to 30 June 2025. Seeks to reflect the sustainability of the level of dividends paid by looking at the underlying cash generation from the portfolio and excludes certain components to reflect the coverage from operational revenue generation in the period. As this measure is presented on a portfolio basis, there is no near comparable in the financial statements. |
1.05x | 1.10x |
| Project revenue |
Defined as revenue derived from the Company's portfolio. As this measure is presented on a portfolio basis, there is no near comparable in the financial statements. Dividends paid can be found disclosed in the financial statements and notes to the financial statements. |
\$43.6m | \$44.9m |
| Total dividend cover |
Total dividend cover is calculated as net operating cash generated divided by dividends payable for the 12 month period to 30 June 2025, with an adjustment for significant one-off items such as excess proceeds from the refinancing. As this measure is presented on a portfolio basis, there is no near comparable in the financial statements. |
0.86x | 0.57x |
| TSR | Share price appreciation plus dividends assumed to be reinvested since IPO. The total return based on the NAV appreciation plus dividends paid since the IPO. There is no direct reconciliation to the financial statements, being a calculation instead derived from the Company's share price. However a nearest comparison were this measure based on a figure in the financial statements is provided in the Strategic Report, Investor Relations, Total Shareholder Return and NAV total return paragraph. |
(48.2%) | (44.3%) |
| AGM | The Company's Annual General Meeting |
|---|---|
| AIC | Association of Investment Companies |
| AIIA | The Company's Investment Manager, Amber Infrastructure Investment Advisor, LLC, a member of the Amber Infrastructure Group |
| Amber | Amber Infrastructure Group |
| Amber Infrastructure Group |
Amber Infrastructure Group Holdings Limited and its subsidiaries |
| APMs | In accordance with ESMA Guidelines on Alternative Performance Measures (APMs) the Board has considered the APMs included in the Interim Report and financial statements which require further clarification. An APM is defined as a financial measure of historical or future financial performance, financial position, or cash flows, other than a financial measure defined or specified in the applicable financial reporting framework. APMs included in the Interim Report and financial statements are identified as non-GAAP measures and are defined within this Glossary |
| Articles | The articles of association of the Company |
| Average NAV | Average of published NAVs for the relevant periods |
| AVERT | Avoided Emissions and geneRation Tool |
| COD | Commercial Operations Date |
| Company | US Solar Fund plc (USF) or 'the Group' when referring to the Company and its investment portfolio subsidiaries |
| CSRD | Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive |
| DCF | Discounted cash flow |
| Dividend paid | Non-GAAP measure. Represents dividends paid, as disclosed in the financial statements. This measure provides information on the Company's dividend performance. Dividends paid can be found disclosed in the financial statements and notes to the financial statements |
| Dividend per share | Non-GAAP measure. Represents dividends paid per Ordinary Share issued, as disclosed in the financial statements. This measure provides information on the Company's dividend performance. Dividends paid and number of issued shares can be found disclosed in the financial statements and notes to the financial statements |
| ESG | Environmental, Social and Governance |
| EFRAG | European Financial Reporting Advisory Group |
| EPC | Engineering, procurement and construction |
| EU Taxonomy | EU Taxonomy for Sustainable Activities |
| FCA | Financial Conduct Authority |
| GAV | Gross asset value |
| Gearing | Non-GAAP measure. The face value of drawn debt as a percentage of the Gross Asset Value (GAV – calculated as NAV plus outstanding debt). This measure shows the portfolio's debt ratio. As this measure is presented on a portfolio basis, there is no near comparable in the financial statements |
| GWh | Gigawatt hours |
| GHG | Greenhouse gas emissions |
| IFRS | International Financial Reporting Standards |
| IMA | Investment Management Agreement |
| Investment Manager | Amber Infrastructure Investment Advisor LLC, a member of the Amber Infrastructure Group appointed as the Company's Investment Manager on 1 December 2023. Prior to 1 December 2023, the Company was managed by New Energy Solar Manager, Pty Ltd |
| IPO | The Company's initial public offering completed on 11 April 2019 made pursuant to a prospectus dated 26 February 2019 |
|---|---|
| IRA | Inflation Reduction Act |
| ISSB | International Sustainability Standards Board |
| MSA | Management Services Agreement (MSA) |
| NAV | Net Asset Value. Represents the equity attributable to equity holders of the parent in the balance sheet. This terminology is used as it is common investment sector terminology and so is the most understandable to the users of the Interim Report. Components of NAV are further discussed throughout the Interim Report, including from page 30 |
| NAV per Share | Non-GAAP measure. This is a measure of Net Asset Value (or NAV) per Ordinary Share in the Company and is calculated as the NAV divided by the total number of shares in issue at the balance sheet date. Represents the equity attributable per share to equity holders of the parent in the Balance Sheet. This terminology is used as it is common investment sector terminology and so is the most understandable to the users of the Interim Report |
| NAV total return | Non-GAAP measure. This is a measure of Net Asset Value (or NAV) total return. NAV total return is based on dividends paid throughout the period and NAV movement since inception. There is no direct reconciliation to the financial statements, being a calculation instead derived from the Company's NAV. However a nearest comparison were this measure based on a figure in the financial statements is provided in the Strategic Report, Investor Relations, Total Shareholder Return and NAV total return paragraph |
| Net-zero | Net-zero refers to balancing the amount of emitted greenhouse gases with the equivalent emissions that are either offset or sequestered. This should primarily be achieved through a rapid reduction in carbon emissions, but where zero carbon cannot be achieved, offsetting through carbon credits or sequestration through rewilding or carbon capture and storage needs to be utilised |
| OBBB | One Big Beautiful Bill (the popular name of the reconciliation bill enacted on 4 July 2025 (formal title: An Act To provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 1) |
| O&M | Operations and maintenance |
| OECD | Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development |
| OEM | Original Equipment Manufacturer |
| Offtaker | Purchaser of electricity and/or RECs under a PPA and/or a REC Agreement (as defined in Part XI (Glossary of Terms) of the Prospectus) |
| Operational dividend cover |
Non-GAAP measure. Calculated as net operating cash generated divided by dividends payable for the 12-month period to 30 June 2025. Seeks to reflect the sustainability of the level of dividends paid by looking at the underlying cash generation from the portfolio and excludes certain components to reflect the coverage from operational revenue generation in the period. As this measure is presented on a portfolio basis, there is no near comparable in the financial statements |
| Ordinary Share | Ordinary Shares with a nominal value of \$0.01 each in the capital of the Company issued and designated as 'Ordinary Shares' of such class (denominated in such currency) as the Directors may determine in accordance with the Articles and having such rights and being subject to such restrictions as are contained in the Articles |
| PAI | Principal Adverse Impact |
| PCAF | Partnership for Carbon Accounting Financials |
| Portfolio cash flows | Calculated as total project revenue after deducting project operating expenses, payments to tax equity and portfolio debt expenses as set out in the Operating Review: Financial Management section. As this measure is presented on a portfolio basis, there is no near comparable in the financial statements. Dividends paid can be found disclosed in the financial statements and notes to the financial statements |
| PPA | Power purchase agreement (as defined in Part XI (Glossary of Terms) of the Prospectus) |
| Premium/(discount) to NAV |
Non-GAAP measure. The percentage by which the closing share price on comparable dates exceeds/(falls short of) the NAV per share. There is no direct reconciliation to the financial statements, being a calculation instead derived from the Company's share price |
|---|---|
| Project revenue | Non-GAAP measure. Defined as revenue derived from the Company's portfolio. As this measure is presented on a portfolio basis, there is no near comparable in the financial statements. Dividends paid can be found disclosed in the financial statements and notes to the financial statements |
| Prospectus | US Solar Fund Prospectus dated April 2021 |
| PURPA | Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act |
| QF | Qualifying facility, as defined under PURPA. QFs are a special class of generating facility defined by law and categorised as either a cogeneration facility or small power production facility |
| RCF | Revolving credit facility |
| REC | Renewable energy certificate (as defined in Part XI (Glossary of Terms) of the Prospectus) |
| REC Agreement | An agreement to purchase RECs (as defined in Part XI (Glossary of Terms) of the Prospectus) |
| Scope 1 Emissions | Direct emissions from owned or controlled sources |
| Scope 2 Emissions | Indirect emissions from the generation of purchased energy |
| Scope 3 Emissions | All indirect emissions (not included in Scope 2) that occur in the value chain of the reporting company, including both upstream and downstream emissions |
| SDGs | Sustainable Development Goals |
| SDR | The proposed UK Sustainability Disclosure Requirements |
| SEC | US Securities and Exchange Commission |
| SFDR | The EU Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation |
| Solar power assets | Utility-scale solar power plants and associated infrastructure, which may include transmission and co- located or remotely located energy storage systems such as batteries (as defined in Part XI (Glossary of Terms) of the Prospectus) |
| TCFD | Taskforce on Climate-related Financial Disclosures |
| Total dividend cover | Non-GAAP measure. Total dividend cover is calculated as net operating cash generated divided by dividends payable for the 12 month period to 30 June 2025, with an adjustment for one-off items such as excess proceeds from the refinancing. As this measure is presented on a portfolio basis, there is no near comparable in the financial statements |
| TNFD | Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures |
| TSR | Total Shareholder Return. Non-GAAP measure. Share price appreciation plus dividends assumed to be reinvested since IPO. The total return based on the NAV appreciation plus dividends paid since the IPO. There is no direct reconciliation to the financial statements, being a calculation instead derived from the Company's share price. However a nearest comparison were this measure based on a figure in the financial statements is provided in the Strategic Report, Investor Relations, Total Shareholder Return and NAV total return paragraph |
| Transition Risk | Transition risks include policy changes, reputational impacts, and shifts in market preferences, norms and technology. Transition opportunities include those driven by resource efficiency and the development of new technologies, products and services, which could capture new markets and sources of funding |
| USPAP | Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice |
| Utility Scale Solar Power Plants |
Large-scale grid connected solar power plants, being solar photovoltaic generation power plants with capacity of at least 1MW but typically in a range of 20MW to 200MW (as defined in Part XI (Glossary of Terms) of the Prospectus) |
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