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Greencoat Renewables Plc

Interim / Quarterly Report Sep 16, 2024

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Driving the transition

INTERIM REPORT FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED 30 JUNE 2024

2 CONTENTS

Main heading CONTENTS

At a Glance 3
Strategic Report
Chairman's Statement 4
Investment Manager's Report 6
Statement of Directors' Responsibilities 16
Financial statements
Condensed Consolidated Statement
of Comprehensive Income (unaudited)
17
Condensed Consolidated Statement
of Financial Position (unaudited)
18
Condensed Consolidated Statement
of Changes in Equity (unaudited)
19
Condensed Consolidated Statement
of Cash Flows (unaudited)
20
Notes to the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated
Financial Statements
21
Company Information 33
Defined Terms 34
Alternative Performance Measures 37
Forward Looking Statements
and other Important Information
38

Increasing demand for clean and secure energy

All capitalised terms are defined in the list of defined terms on pages 34 to 36 unless separately defined.

AT A GLANCE 3

AT A GLANCE

Summary

Greencoat Renewables PLC is a listed renewable energy infrastructure company, owning and operating a pan European portfolio of renewable energy and storage assets. The Company's aim is to provide investors with an annual dividend that increases progressively whilst growing the capital value of its investment portfolio in the long term through reinvestment of excess cash flow and the prudent use of leverage.

HIGHLIGHTS

Alternative performance measures are defined on page 34

4 CHAIRMAN'S STATEMENT

Main heading CHAIRMAN'S STATEMENT

Rónán Murphy Chairman

Powering >800,000

homes

>1.5m tonnes CO2 Displacing

We are pleased to present another strong set of results for the six-month period ended 30 June 2024. Whilst macro-economic factors have weighed down on the renewables sector, the opportunity to invest into and participate within the energy transition has never been greater.

Greencoat Renewables continues to deliver high cash generation underpinned by value-add asset management initiatives, a balanced approach to power price risk and a strong balance sheet. Sector leading dividend cover and confidence in its ability to generate high levels of secure cashflow represents a key differentiator, providing the Company with increased flexibility and strategic optionality.

We have taken action in response to downward movement in our share price performance by initiating our first share buyback scheme amounting to €25.0 million in May 2024 which, as at 30 June 2024, had acquired 11.3 million shares at an average discount to net asset value of 21%. In addition, we have increased our dividend to 6.74 cent representing an annual increase of 5%, at the higher end of Irish CPI. As a result, the Company expects to return more than €100.0 million to shareholders throughout 2024 representing c.8% of net asset value.

The business continues to execute on its strategy with a focus on strong cash generation, organically funded reinvestment, returns to investors and de-leveraging. With the core strategy unchanged, we remain fully committed to building a leading pan European owner and operator of renewable energy assets whilst generating attractive, risk adjusted returns for shareholders.

Market

The macroeconomic backdrop to H1 2024 has been, perhaps, the most complex in the Company's journey so far. In terms of progression towards net zero, 2023 saw record annual growth in wind and maintained growth for solar generation in Europe(1) , with renewable energy infrastructure build out driven by a marked increase in demand for clean energy.

A key driver in the increased demand for clean energy is the shift towards electrification across multiple sectors and services. New industries, including Big Tech, fuelled by AI, have publicly stated their dependence on clean energy, in supporting their growth and development.

Indeed, the emergence of AI has doubled the expected growth in electricity demand emanating from data centres in the next two years alone creating enormous challenges and opportunities for all stakeholders.

As the world's largest technology companies have accelerated their action on carbon emissions through the procurement of clean energy, we have been quick to identify and act on this opportunity. Accordingly, we were pleased to sign a 10-year PPA with Keppel DC REIT, a leading owner and operator of data centres and, following the completion of the South Meath solar farm shortly after period end, be in a position to help a large international technology company achieve their clean energy targets through the provision of a 15 year PPA.

Elevated interest rates continue to have a significant impact on investment activity and underlying financial performance. Due to our policy of hedging interest rate risk, the Company's earnings have not been adversely impacted by a higher interest rate environment. Conversely, the highly contracted and inflation protected nature of our portfolio, has enabled us to benefit from increased revenues through indexation whilst our weighted average cost of debt has reduced to 3.1% as a result of refinancing and debt repayments out of operating cashflow. 98% of the Company's term debt is fixed or effectively fixed through interest rate swaps.

With interest rates now on a downward trajectory, transactional volumes have remained subdued due to a mismatch in expectations between buyers and sellers. Our belief, and one shared by the majority of market commentators, is that interest rates in the Eurozone are likely to continue to track downwards in the short to medium term which, in turn, could signal an increase in investment activity.

Operational performance

During H1, the Company continued to focus on driving income growth through intensive asset management initiatives which, combined with the cash generative qualities of a highly contracted portfolio, resulted in net cash generation of €113.6(2) million (2023: €125.5 million) equating to dividend cover of 3.0x. The Company is confident of meeting its full year dividend target of 6.74 cents per share.

With power price movements less impactful to value over the six-month period, net asset value per share remained flat at 112.1 cents (2023: 112.1 cents)

(1) European Electricity Review 2024, Ember.

(2) Net cash generation is stated gross of scheduled SPV level debt repayments amounting to €3.9 million. After taking into account SPV level debt repayments, net cash generation amounted to €109.7 million and 2.9x dividend cover.

with continued strong cash generation offsetting the impact of depreciation and dividends paid.

Financial management

Main heading

The period under review was one where capital allocation discipline and prudent balance sheet management were amongst our highest priorities. As referenced above, we were pleased to announce a 5% increase in our annual dividend to 6.74 cents per share whilst also initiating a €25.0 million share buyback. The Company's structural cash generation capacity allows us to fund such commitments with confidence whilst maintaining a high degree of operational and strategic flexibility.

A summary of key capital allocation decisions taken in the period are set out below:

  • Increased our 2024 target dividend by 5% to 6.74 cents per share, at the higher end of Irish CPI
  • Optimised earnings and proactively managed gearing by using operating cashflows to repay €33.0m of RCF debt
  • Initiated a €25.0m share buyback programme that, as at H1 2024, had returned €9.9m to shareholders and increased NAV per share by 0.2c

The strength of our balance sheet and cash generative qualities affords us the flexibility to make further decisive decisions of a capital allocation nature should we consider them to be in the best interest of our shareholders. This flexibility and strategic optionality represent key competitive advantages and differentiators for Greencoat Renewables.

Dividends

The Company's dividend policy remains unchanged and aims to increase the dividend annually by an amount up to Irish CPI. As set out above, for the year ending 31 December 2024, the target dividend is 6.74 cents per share, representing a 5% increase on the dividends paid for 2023.

The Company paid a quarterly dividend of 1.685 cent per share for the quarter ended 31 March 2024 and is pleased to declare a dividend of 1.685 cents per share for the quarter ended 30 June 2024, payable on 23 August 2024.

2023 ESG Report

We were delighted to publish our 2023 ESG Report which outlines comprehensively what we do with regards to environmental, social and governance matters, and why we do it.

The report is published on our website: https://www.greencoat-renewables.com Greencoat Renewables provides investors with access to sustainable investments and clear, positive real-world outcomes. Greencoat Renewables is an Article 9 fund and we are committed to the very best in class ESG disclosures. In this context, my particular thanks go to our Investment Manager who leads our ESG efforts so diligently and with such commitment.

Principal Risks and Uncertainties

As detailed on pages 21 to 27 of the Company's Annual Report for the year ended 31 December 2023, the principal risks and uncertainties affecting the Company are generally unchanged and include:

  • Underperformance of the Investment Manager;
  • Regulatory risks;
  • Financing risks; and
  • Risks of investment returns becoming unattractive.

Further, as detailed on pages 21 to 27 of the Company's Annual Report for the year to 31 December 2023 the principal risks and uncertainties affecting the investee companies are summarised as follows:

  • Electricity prices (volatility in the market price of electricity);
  • Regulation (changes in government policy, laws on renewable energy and market structure);
  • Wind and solar resource (short term volatility);
  • Dispatch down (reduction of output due to grid constraints and curtailments);
  • Asset life (lower than expected life of the wind farm); and
  • Health and Safety and the Environment.

The principal risks outlined above remain the most likely to affect the Company and its investee companies in the second half of the year.

Board and Governance

I would like to express my thanks to my fellow Directors for their valued insight and collaboration. In particular, I would like to acknowledge the contribution of Kevin McNamara who joined the Board at inception in 2017 and who stepped down from his position as Audit Committee Chair in April 2024. Since appointment, Kevin has led the Audit Committee with assurance during a period of significant growth for the Company. I would like to thank Kevin and wish him every success following his planned retirement from the Board on 31 December 2024.

At the same time, we are delighted to welcome Niamh Marshall onto the Board as Non-Executive Director and Chair of the Audit Committee. Niamh joined the Board in April 2024 and brings a wealth of experience as a former audit partner in KPMG Ireland and as a non-executive Director. We very much look forward to her contribution.

Outlook

Whilst the influence of certain macroeconomic factors has impacted the sector over recent times, the opportunity to invest into and participate within the energy transition has never been greater.

Long term capital will continue to play a central role in the energy transition by providing liquidity and certainty to developers of renewable energy assets. European renewable energy capacity is expected to grow to more than 1,000 GW by 2030 necessitating an investment of c.€500 billion(3) . Accordingly, the renewables energy infrastructure investment universe will grow exponentially providing hugely significant opportunities for Greencoat Renewables.

The announcement of a dividend increase at the upper end of Irish CPI, the initiation of a €25.0 million share buyback and the continuation of debt repayments out of operating cashflows underpins a business with strong visibility on future cash generation and its ability to proactively manage gearing.

As the year progresses, we expect activity to pick up as investors look to participate in the energy transition by investing in an asset class at a highly attractive entry point. With a strong balance sheet, and best in class Investment Manager, we are well positioned to take advantage of opportunities as they arise.

Rónán Murphy Chairman 15 September 2024

DEFINED TERMS

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

GREENCOAT RENEWABLES

Main heading INVESTMENT MANAGER'S REPORT

Strong cash generation and disciplined capital allocation

€113.6m Net cash generation

3.0x Gross dividend cover

Information about Investment Manager

Schroders Greencoat LLP, the Investment Manager, is responsible for the day-to-day management of the Group's investment portfolio in accordance with the Company's investment objective and policy, subject to the overall supervision of the Board.

The Investment Manager is an experienced manager of renewable infrastructure assets with €11.0 billion of assets under management, is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and is a full scope UK AIFM.

Overview

The Company reported net cash generation of €113.6 million(4) (2023: €125.5 million) for the six-month period ended 30 June 2024 equating to 3.0x dividend cover. Continued high cash generation has underpinned the Company's ability to increase its annual dividend by 5% and initiate a €25.0 million share buyback whilst continuing to deleverage through debt repayments funded out of operating cashflow. The Company's performance in the first half of the financial year positions it well to meet its full year dividend target of 6.74 cents per share.

Intensive asset management and maintaining a balanced approach to power price risk continued to be key focus areas during the period under review. Following the signing of two PPAs relating to the Butendiek offshore wind farm located in the German North Sea in December 2023, it was pleasing to complete a 10-year PPA with Keppel DC REIT, a leading data centre owner and operator, relating to 100% of the production of the Ballybane phase 1 wind farm located in County Cork, Ireland.

Further, the completion of the South Meath solar farm in County Meath, Ireland, shortly after the period end, saw the Group party to a long term PPA with a large international technology company that further demonstrates our ability to identify alternative routes to market and proactively manage power price risk. With demand for clean energy growing on an exponential basis and driven by Big Tech and AI, corporate off-takers are increasingly looking to secure their long-term clean energy requirements through PPAs.

(4) Net cash generation is stated gross of scheduled SPV level debt repayments amounting to €3.9 million. After taking into account SPV level debt repayments, net cash generation amounted to €109.7 million and 2.9x dividend cover.

Investment Portfolio

Main heading

As at 30 June 2024, the Group owned and operated a total of 39 renewable energy generation and storage assets with 2 additional assets to be acquired under forward sale agreements. The Group's portfolio is well diversified with assets located in 6 European jurisdictions. Further detail on the Group's portfolio is set out in the tables below.

Wind Farm Country Turbines Operator PPA Total
MW
Ownership
Stake
Net MW
Ballincollig Hill Republic of Ireland Enercon Statkraft Energia 13.3 100% 13.3
Ballybane Republic of Ireland Enercon EnergyPro Energia / Erova / Keppel 48.3 100% 48.3
Beam(1) Republic of Ireland Vestas/Enercon EnergyPro Prepay Power / Flogas 20.9 100% 20.9
Carrickallen Republic of Ireland Senvion EnergyPro SSE 20.5 50% 10.3
Cloosh Valley Republic of Ireland Siemens Gamesa SSE SSE 108.0 75% 81.0
Cloghan Republic of Ireland Vestas Statkraft Statkraft 37.8 100% 37.8
Cnoc Republic of Ireland Enercon EnergyPro Electroroute via Supplier Lite
Structure)
11.5 100% 11.5
Cordal Republic of Ireland GE Statkraft Electroroute via Supplier Lite
Structure
89.6 100% 89.6
Garranereagh Republic of Ireland Enercon Statkraft Bord Gais 9.2 100% 9.2
Glanaruddery Republic of Ireland Vestas EnergyPro Supplier Lite 36.3 100% 36.3
Glencarbry Republic of Ireland Nordex Ecopower Electroroute via Supplier Lite
Structure
35.6 100% 35.6
Gortahile Republic of Ireland Nordex Statkraft Energia 20.0 100% 20.0
Killala Republic of Ireland Siemens Gamesa EnergyPro Electroroute 20.4 100% 20.4
Killala Battery Republic of Ireland Fluence Fluence Grid Beyond / Statkraft 10.8 100% 10.8
Killhills Republic of Ireland Enercon EnergyPro Orsted 36.8 100% 36.8
Knockacummer Republic of Ireland Nordex EnergyPro Orsted 100.0 100% 100.0
Knocknalour Republic of Ireland Enercon Statkraft Flogas / Energia 9.2 100% 9.2
Letteragh Republic of Ireland Enercon Statkraft SSE 14.1 100% 14.1
Lisdowney Republic of Ireland Enercon EnergyPro Flogas 9.2 100% 9.2
Monaincha Republic of Ireland Nordex Statkraft Bord Gais 36.0 100% 36.0
Raheenleagh Republic of Ireland Siemens Gamesa ESB ESB 35.2 50% 17.6
Sliabh Bawn Republic of Ireland Siemens Gamesa Bord na Mona Supplier Lite 64.0 25% 16.0
Taghart Republic of Ireland Vestas Statkraft Statkraft 25.2 100% 25.2
Tullahennel Republic of Ireland GE Statkraft Microsoft 37.1 100% 37.1
Tullynamoyle II Republic of Ireland Enercon Statkraft Bord Gais 11.5 100% 11.5
Total Ireland 860.5 757.6
Borkum Riffgrund 1 Germany Siemens Gamesa Orsted Orsted 312.0 50% 156.0
Butendiek Germany Siemens Gamesa SGRE/DWT Danske Energy 288.0 22.5% 110.1
Total Germany 600.0 266.1
Arcy Precy France Vestas Volkswind Axpo Solutions AG 16.0 100% 16.0
Genonville France Nordex Volkswind Axpo Solutions AG 21.6 100% 21.6
Grande Piece France Vestas Volkswind Axpo Solutions AG 20.7 100% 20.7
Menonville France Enercon Volkswind Axpo Solutions AG 9.4 100% 9.4
Saint Martin France Senvion Greensolver Sorégies 10.3 100% 10.3
Sommette France Nordex Greensolver EDF 21.6 100% 21.6
Pasilly France Siemens Gamesa Greensolver EDF 20.0 100% 20.0
Total France 119.6 119.6
Soliedra Spain GE Alfanar Engie 24.0 100% 24.0
Torrubia Spain Suntech Grupotec Merchant 50.0 100% 50.0
Kokkoneva Finland Nordex ABO Energy Gasum Oy 43.2 100% 43.2
Erstrask North Sweden Enercon Enercon Skelleftea Kraft 134.4 100% 134.4
Erstrask South Sweden Enercon Enercon Skelleftea Kraft 101.1 100% 101.1
Total Spain, Finland and Sweden 352.7 352.7
Total Operating Portfolio 1,932.7 1,496.1
South Meath - Forward Sale 80.5 50% 40.3
Andelia - Forward Sale 50.0 100% 50.0
Contracted to acquire/forward sale 130.5 90.3
Total Operarting and Contracted Portfolio(2) 1,586.4

(1) Includes Beam Hill (14MW, Vestas turbines) wind farm and Beam Hill Extension wind farm (6.9MW, Enercon turbines).

(2) Includes Killala Battery which has 10.8MW of storate capacity.

GREENCOAT RENEWABLES

8 INVESTMENT MANAGER'S REPORT continued

Investment Portfolio continued

Main heading

Ballincollig Hill 1

Ireland

Ballybane 2
Beam Hill and Beam Hill Extension 3
Carrickallen 4
Cloghan 5
Cloosh Valley 6
Cnoc 7
Cordal 8
Garranereagh 9
Glanaruddery 10
Glencarby 11
Gortahile 12
Killala and Killala Battery(1) 13
Killhills 14
Knockacummer 15
Knocknalour 16
Letteragh 17
Lisdowney 18
Monaincha 19
Raheenleagh 20
Sliabh Bawn 21
South Meath (forward sale) 22
Taghart 23
Tullahennel 24

Tullynamoyle II 25

Finland
Kokkoneva 26
France
Arcy Precy 27
Genonville 28
Grande Piece 29
Menonville 30
Pasilly 31
Saint Martin 32
Sommette 33
Germany
Borkum Riffgrund 1
Butendiek
34
35
Spain
Andella (forward sale) 36
Soliedra 37
Torrubia Solar 38
Sweden
Erstrask North 39
Erstrask South 40

(1) Killala wind farm and Killala Battery are a single site on the above map as shown in location 13.

INVESTMENT MANAGER'S REPORT

GREENCOAT RENEWABLES

INTERIM REPORT 2024

Breakdown of operating portfolio by value as at 30 June 2024.

Main heading

Assets

Borkum Riffgrund 1 12%
Butendiek 12%
Cloosh Valley 8%
Clordal 7%
Knockacummer 7%
Erstrask North 6%
Other 49%

Principal Equipment Supplier

Siemens Gamesa 37%
Enercon 20%
Nordex 18%
GE 11%
Vestas 11%
Senvion 1%
Suntech 1%
Fluence 0%

< 3 years 17%
3–5 years 9%
5–10 years 69%
> 10 years 5%

Geography

Republic of Ireland 54%
Germany 23%
Sweden 10%
France 8%
Spain 3%
Finland 2%

The Group's portfolio is well diversified with a range of technologies located in multiple geographies. As at 30 June 2024, 78% of capacity related to onshore wind, 18% to offshore wind, 3% to solar and 1% to battery storage. The Group owns and operates a young fleet of assets benefitting from modern technology with 95% of assets less than 10 years old.

Operational Performance

Portfolio generation including compensated constraints amounted to 1,927GWh, 12.7% less than the budget of 2,207GWh largely due to availability issues impacting a handful of sites and less wind resource than expected.

Whilst wind resource in Europe was less than expected overall, generation in Germany was 2% above budget highlighting the benefits of a geographically diverse portfolio. Further, adjusting for assets where asset management initiatives are positively addressing ongoing operational issues, generation was 6.3% behind budget.

Asset Management

Main heading

Intensive asset management sits at the core of the Company's strategy with the Investment Manager focussed on growing income and capital values through a wide range of initiatives including energy yield improvements, development of ancillary revenues, technical enhancements, and cost optimisation.

A dedicated team of asset management professionals with deep technical and commercial expertise drive the delivery of innovative initiatives that enhance operational performance and unlock value.

A selection of completed asset management initiatives in H1 2024 is set out below.

  • Signed a 10-year pay as produced PPA relating to the Ballybane wind farm in County Cork, Ireland with Keppel DC REIT.
  • Increased energy yield by c.1.5% through the installation of a power boost system in an offshore wind farm.
  • Upgraded software on the Saint Martin onshore wind farm in France with an expected increase in production of c.1%.
  • Completed trials relating to innovative anti-icing software on the Kokkoneva onshore wind farm in Finland expected to materially reduce icing losses
  • Signed a framework agreement with Enercon to perform full turbine life cycle O&M services on improved and standardised terms with additional assets expected to be added in H2 2024.
  • Active management of claims relating to availability underperformance.

In accordance with our asset performance improvement plan, a wide range of initiatives are in progress and expected to complete that will positively impact the portfolio over the second half of the financial year.

Power Prices & Contracting Strategy

Proactive management of power price risk and related contracting activity are central components to our asset management strategy and overall return profile. As set out in the table below, the Company's income profile remains highly secure and robust in the face of power price volatility.

2024(5) 2025 2026 2027 2028
Base case net cash
generation €'m 171 148 143 166 174
Dividends €76m €77m €78m €79m €79m
Dividend cover 2.3x 1.9x 1.8x 2.1x 2.2x
Sensitivities
€60/MWh 2.4x 2.1x 2.1x 2.1x 2.0x
€50/MWh 2.4x 1.9x 1.9x 1.9x 1.8x
€40/MWh 2.3x 1.8x 1.7x 1.7x 1.5x
€30/MWh 2.3x 1.6x 1.6x 1.5x 1.3x
Base case power forecast €44/MWh €52/MWh €49/MWh €62/MWh €68/MWh

All numbers in the table above to be considered illustrative only.

Basis of preparation:

  • Includes €124 million of forward sales commitments.
  • Assumes the reinvestment of 60% of excess cashflows into Irish RESS example assets yielding current market rates starting in 2025, equating to an investment of €205.0 million, which makes a cumulative contribution to net cash generation of €23.0 million
  • Dividend growth assumption c.1% per annum after 2024.
  • Excludes any potential power price upside impact.
  • Surplus cash used to repay debt and assumes debt facilities maturing in the period are refinanced at 4.5%.
  • Power price based on market futures to 2026 and external consultants price curves thereafter.
  • Real 2024 figures and prior to any applicable PPA discounts.

With 77% of revenues between 2024 and 2028 contracted and 69% of those providing inflation protection, the Company benefits from strong visibility on future cash generation. Excluding net cash generation in H1 2024, the Company expects to generate c.€685.0 million of cash through to 2028 representing c.60 cents per share providing it with confidence in its ability to progressively grow dividends whilst benefitting from material reinvestment opportunities.

The proactive management of power price risk remains central to the Company's asset management efforts with a target, over the medium term, for fixed revenues to represent c.70% of total revenue. Recent PPA activity, as referenced within this report, amounts to the provision of more than 500 GWh of clean energy on an annualised basis. Importantly, the counterparties to the Company's PPAs are well covenanted, highly reputable international businesses. With demand from corporates growing exponentially driven by AI and Big Tech, PPAs are expected to play an increasingly important role in maintaining a balanced approach to power price risk going forward.

Share Buyback

As part of its initial €25.0 million buyback launched in May 2024, the Company has acquired 11.3 million shares at an average discount to NAV of 21% as at 30 June 2024. Importantly, with sector high dividend cover and a strong balance sheet, the Company has the financial capacity to upsize its share buyback programme or allocate capital to alternative opportunities based on prevailing market conditions.

Investment Activity

With macro-economic conditions proving largely unfavourable to investment activity, transaction volumes remained subdued in core markets within the period under review. In the absence of new investment activity, the Investment Manager maintained close connectivity to the market through the assessment of 4GW of opportunities with varying characteristics. As expected, there has been a renewed focus by existing asset owners on funding and deal certainty and, as a result, an increased appetite to progress divestment and partnership discussions on a bilateral or exclusive basis. Further, with European interest rates on a downward trajectory, the current market is presenting compelling investment opportunities at historically attractive entry points for those with

(5) Includes actuals for H1 2024 and illustrative thereafter.

access to capital and established platforms to manage the risks commonly associated with operating renewable energy infrastructure assets.

Main heading

Shortly after the period end, the Group was pleased to complete the acquisition of a 50% stake in the 80.5MW South Meath solar farm located in County Meath, Ireland. The asset was acquired from Statkraft and originally committed to in July 2022 under a forward sale structure. The asset further diversifies the Group's portfolio, representing its first investment into the Irish solar market. The transaction was completed in partnership with other funds managed by the Investment Manager. As part of their commitment to operate with 100% renewable energy, a large international technology company has entered into a 15-year PPA for 100% of the production of the asset underling the Group's ability to take advantage of the exponential increase in demand for clean energy as a result of the global acceleration of technology and advancements in AI.

Forward Sale Commitments

In July 2023, the Group entered into a forward sale commitment to acquire the 50.0MW Andella wind farm located in Valladolid, Spain, on a fully merchant basis. The asset is fully funded with completion scheduled to take place once the asset becomes fully operational in H2 2024.

Financing

As at 30 June 2024, total aggregate debt amounted to €1,305.3 million equating to a gross gearing ratio of 50.8% (2023: 51.2%). Net debt, taking into account unrestricted cash balances, amounted to €1,206.7 million implying a net gearing ratio of 48.8% (2023: 49.7%). The Company remains committed to organic deleveraging, with RCF repayments of €33.0 million made in the period from operating cashflow.

The Group was pleased to enter into a new €150 million, 5-year term debt facility in February 2024 with a syndicate of existing and new lenders. The facility is fully hedged via an interest rate swap with an all-in rate of 4.1%, which is below the assumed long term interest rate underpinning its net asset valuation. The new debt facility saw a new institutional lender added to the Group's banking syndicate and, with a 145-bps margin, is indicative of the Group's robust credit profile. The new facility was used in full to repay the Group's RCF.

As a result of the refinancing activity as set out above and downward movement in European base rates, the Group's weighted average cost of total debt reduced from 3.3% to 3.1% in the period. The Group does not take interest rate risk with 98% of its term debt fixed or effectively fixed via interest rate swaps.

Financial Performance

Net cash generation amounted to €113.6 million1 (2023: €125.5 million) equating to 3.0x dividend cover and a six month return of 8.6% on the December 2023 NAV. Net cash generation, net of scheduled project level debt repayments, amounted to €109.7m equating to 2.9x dividend cover. Dividends totalling 3.3 cents were paid in the period, with the Company trading in line with its full year dividend target.

Total cash amounted to €151.1 million with €98.6 million unrestricted and available for use which, with predictable and secure future cashflow, provides significant financial capacity going into the second half of the year and beyond.

(1) Net cash generation is stated gross of scheduled SPV level debt repayments amounting to €3.9 million. After taking into account SPV level debt repayments, net cash generation amounted to €109.7 million and 2.9x dividend cover.

Cash Movements and Dividend Cover For the six months ended
30 June 2024
Net(1)
€'m
Gross(1)
€'m
Net cash generation 109.7 113.6
Dividends paid (37.5) (37.5)
Investment activity(2) 4.6 4.6
Debt facilities(3) (34.6) (38.5)
Buyback and related costs(4) (9.9) (9.9)
Other(5) (24.1) (24.1)
Movement in cash 8.2 8.2
Opening cash balance 142.9 142.9
Ending cash balance 151.1 151.1
Dividend cover 2.9x 3.0x
(1) Net column reflects cash generation stated net of scheduled project level debt repayments amounting to
€3.9 million.
(2) Investment activity relates to purchase price adjustment amounting to €4.8 million less €0.2 million of acquisition
costs.

(3) Movement in debt facilities made up of €150.0 million of drawdowns less €183.0 million of repayments, €3.9 million project level debt repayment and €1.6 million in upfront finance costs.

(4) 11,270,712 shares purchased at an average price of €0.89 per share.

(5) Includes repayment of €20.9 million of government price cap related liabilities and €3.2 million of capital expenditure relating to existing assets.

Net Cash Generation – Breakdown For the six months ended
30 June 2024
Net
€'m
Gross
€'m
Revenue 223.4 223.4
Operating expenses(1) (78.2) (78.2)
Implied EBITDA 145.2 145.2
Interest expense and finance costs(2) (22.3) (22.3)
Project level debt repayment (3.9)
Tax(3) (9.3) (9.3)
Net cash generation 109.7 113.6

(1) Operating expenses include €6.1 million in management fees paid to the investment manager.

(2) Includes project level interest expense amounting to €0.9 million.

(3) Tax paid relating to elevated power prices in prior periods.

GREENCOAT RENEWABLES

Main heading

Net Cash Generation – Reconciliation to Net Cash Flows from Operating Activities For the six months ended
30 June 2024
Net
€'m
Gross
€'m
Net cash flows from operating activities(1) 63.5 63.5
Movement in cash balances of SPVs(2) (20.8) (20.8)
SPV capex and PSO cash flow(3) 14.2 14.2
Repayment of project level debt(2) 0.0 3.9
Repayment of shareholder loan investment(1) 77.7 77.7
Movement in shareholder loan interest payable (2.9) (2.9)
Finance costs(1) (21.4) (21.4)
Net cash generation 109.7 113.6

(1) Refer to the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows.

(2) Refer to note 8.

(3) Includes €3.2 million of capital expenditure relating to acquired SPVs and €12.0 million of payments relating to government subsidies not included within net cash generation less €1.0 million of working capital movements.

Portfolio Valuation

The Company's NAV represents the summation of the Group's underlying investments, its other assets and liabilities including its cash resources net of Group debt. The primary driver of NAV is the valuation of the Group's underlying investments. To provide visibility on underlying portfolio performance the Company has broken down the movement in NAV as set out in the tables below.

GREENCOAT RENEWABLES INTERIM REPORT 2024

Main heading

GREENCOAT RENEWABLES

INTERIM REPORT 2024

€'000 Cents per share
NAV as at 31 December 2023 1,279,361 112.1
Net cash generation 113,601 10.0
Dividends paid (37,547) (3.3)
Depreciation (46,603) (4.1)
Power Price (1,550) (0.1)
Buyback (9,918) 0.2
Others(1) (30,850) (2.7)
NAV as at 30 June 2024 1,266,494 112.1
(1)
Primarily includes movement in working capital and changes due to other long-term assumptions.
As at
30 June 2024
As at
31 December 2023
€'000 €'000
DCF valuation 2,417,725 2,463,585
Other relevant assets (SPVs) 6,637 15,420
Cash (SPVs) 108,721 129,545
Fair value of investments(1) 2,533,083 2,608,550
Cash (Group) 42,349 13,378
Other relevant (liabilities)/assets (3,727) (419)
GAV 2,571,705 2,621,509
Aggregate Group Debt(2) (1,305,211) (1,342,148)
NAV 1,266,494 1,279,361
Shares in issue 1,129,968,226 1,141,238,938
NAV per share (cent) 112.1 112.1

(1) The fair value of investments excludes €83.3 million of debt and swap values held at SPV level that are not included in the equivalent figure in the consolidated Statement of Financial Position.

(2) Aggregate Group debt includes €83.3 million of debt and swaps held at SPV level, term debt of €1,075.0 million and RCF debt of €147.0 million.

With power price movements broadly neutral to value over the six-month period, net asset value per share remained flat at 112.1 cents (2023: 112.1 cents) with continued strong cash generation offsetting the impact of depreciation and dividends paid.

NAV Assumptions

Discount Rates

The base case discount rate is a blend of a lower discount rate applied to contracted cashflows and a higher discount rate applied to merchant cashflows. The blended portfolio unlevered discount rate at 30 June 2024 was 7.1%, unchanged from 31 December 2023.

The DCF valuation is produced by aggregating the unlevered individual asset level discounted cashflows. The portfolio implied levered discount rate, based on a long-term gearing ratio of 40% and cost of debt of 4.7%, was 9.2%. Based on the Company's cost ratio of c.1.2%, the implied net return to shareholders is c.8.0% assuming investment at NAV

Power Prices

Short term power prices are based on the futures market with long term price forecasts being provided by reputable, external market providing inflation consultants.

The Company maintains a balanced approach to power price risk with 77% of total revenues between 2024 and 2028 contracted. Further, over the life of the portfolio, contracted cashflows make up 45% of the total DCF with the remaining 55% made up of merchant cashflows. The table below illustrates the base case power price profile (before any PPA discounts) relating to the Company's merchant revenues.

Having seen a recovery in H1 2024, short term prices are expected to remain steady before normalising to higher levels from the mid to late 2020s onwards.

Inflation

The Company's inflation assumptions are based on individual central bank forecasts over the short term with an assumption of 2% over the long term, in line with European central bank forecasts. There were no changes to underlying inflation assumptions from 31 December 2023.

NAV Sensitivity

Main heading

The Company performs regular sensitivity on its NAV adjusting key inputs to reflect a range of potential scenarios. The table below illustrates the impact to NAV of changes to key inputs.

Impact on NAV

Environmental, Social and Governance

The Company is proud to make a direct and meaningful contribution to a more sustainable economy. Our current portfolio generates enough renewable electricity to avoid over 1.5 million tonnes6 of CO2 emissions on an annualised basis.1

In addition to generating renewable energy, we continue to be dedicated to maintaining the responsible management of the Company's assets and remain committed to best practice disclosures on sustainability, including reporting in accordance with SFDR Article 9 and TCFD requirements. Furthermore, the Company is aligned with the EU Taxonomy for Climate Change Mitigation.

Climate related financial disclosures, as required under the FCA's Product Level TCFD requirements (FCA Handbook, ESG 2.3), for the Company were published ahead of the 30th June deadline. Both the Greencoat Renewables PLC Product level disclosures and the Schroders Greencoat LLP Entity-level TCFD Report, as referenced in the Greencoat Renewables PLC product-level disclosure, are available here:

https://www.schroders.com/en-gb/uk/institutional/funds-and-strategies/tcfd-entity-and-product-reports/ TCFD Entity and Product Reports – Institutional Clients (schroders.com)

Key highlights from H1 2024 include the approval of funding grants totalling €1.4 million as part of the 2024 Community Benefit Fund, which directly supports and benefits communities in which we operate and we were delighted to publish our 2023 ESG Report in May, which outlines comprehensively what we do with regards to environmental, social and governance matters, and why we do it. These projects may have been put in place as part of a community agreement, or regulations to protect the habitat and local wildlife. The report can be found on our website www.greencoat-renewables.com and we look forward to providing a detailed review of our ESG accomplishments in our 2024 Annual Report and Accounts.

DEFINED TERMS

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

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INTERIM REPORT 2024

Health and safety

Main heading

Matters of health and safety are the number one priority for both the Group and the Investment Manager and subject to detailed monthly reporting underpinned by stringent governance procedures.

As part of its evolving work programme, in the first half of the year, the Investment Manager commissioned its first 'Wind Turbine Safety Rules' audit and looks forward to receiving and acting on the results when they are made available.

In addition, the Investment Manager continued to ensure its teams received the very latest in training and support on health and safety best practice through a variety of means including attending the Wind Energy Ireland Health & Safety committee meetings and, for the first time, the G+ H&S conference(7). 2

A total of 164 operational audits took place across the portfolio in the first half of the year as part of ongoing quality control efforts. Three lost time incidents occurred with no significant injuries noted.

Outlook

The future for renewable energy infrastructure in Europe is hugely bright with unprecedented investment required to be deployed into a sector expected to grow to €1.3 trillion(8) by 2030 and increasing to €2.5 trillion(8) by 2050. With demand for clean energy continuing to accelerate and with European interest rates now on a downward trajectory, attractive investment opportunities are increasingly available for those with the capability to execute and manage effectively.

With a highly contracted, cash generative portfolio and well managed balance sheet, the Company is structurally set up to take advantage of such opportunities as they arise and continue its growth trajectory as a leading listed owner and operator of renewable energy infrastructure assets in Europe.

(7) G+ is the global health and safety organisation bringing together the offshore wind industry to pursue shared goals and outcomes.

(8) Aurora Energy Research (January 2024).

Main heading STATEMENT OF DIRECTORS'

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Directors acknowledge responsibility for the interim results and approve this Half Year Report. The Directors confirm that to the best of their knowledge:

  • a) the condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with IAS 34 "Interim Financial Reporting" and give a true and fair view of the assets, liabilities and financial position and the profit of the Group as required by DTR 4.2.4R;
  • b) the interim management report, included within the Chairman's Statement and Investment Manager's Report, includes a fair review of the information required by DTR 4.2.7R, being the significant events of the first half of the year and the principal risks and uncertainties for the remaining six months of the year; and
  • c) the condensed consolidated financial statements include a fair review of the related party transactions, as required by DTR 4.2.8R.

Rónán Murphy Chairman 15 September 2024

CONDENSED Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income (UNAUDITED)

For the six months ended 30 June 2024

Note For the six
months
ended
30 June
2024
€'000
For the six
months
ended
30 June
2023
€'000
Return on investments 3 68,035 68,506
Other income 432
Total income and gains 68,035 68,938
Operating expenses 4 (8,258) (8,238)
Investment acquisition costs (89) (562)
Operating profit 59,688 60,138
Finance expense 13 (22,761) (14,886)
Profit for the period before tax 36,927 45,252
Taxation 5 (2,329)
Profit for the period after tax 34,598 45,252
Profit and total comprehensive income attributable to:
Equity holders of the Company 34,598 45,252
Earnings per share
Basic and diluted earnings from continuing
operations during the period (cent)
6 3.04 3.97

The accompanying notes on pages 21 to 32 form an integral part of the condensed consolidated interim financial statements.

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Condensed Consolidated Statement of Financial Position (unaudited) 18

As at 30 June 2024

30 June 31 December
Note 2024
€'000
2023
€'000
Non-current assets
Investments at fair value through profit or loss 8 2,449,873 2,524,986
2,449,873 2,524,986
Current assets
Receivables 10 1,719 980
Cash and cash equivalents 11 42,349 13,378
44,068 14,358
Current liabilities
Payables 12 (10,882) (10,359)
Net current assets/(liabilities) 33,186 3,999
Non current liabilities
Loans and borrowings 13 (1,216,565) (1,249,624)
Net assets 1,266,494 1,279,361
Capital and reserves
Called up share capital 15 11,299 11,412
Share premium account 15 11,796 22,954
Other distributable reserves 858,089 895,636
Capital redemption reserves 1,353
Retained earnings 383,957 349,359
Total shareholders' funds 1,266,494 1,279,361
Net assets per share (cent) 16 112.1 112.1

Authorised for issue by the Board on 15 September 2024 and signed on its behalf by:

Chairman Director

Rónán Murphy Niamh Marshall

The accompanying notes on pages 21 to 32 form an integral part of the condensed consolidated interim financial statements.

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED Statement of CHANGES IN EQUITY (UNAUDITED)

For the six months ended 30 June 2024

For the six months
ended 30 June 2024
Note Share
capital
€'000
Share
premium
€'000
Other
distributable
reserves
€'000
Capital
redemption
reserve
€'000
Retained
earnings
€'000
Total
€'000
Opening net
assets attributable
to shareholders
(1 January 2024)
11,412 22,954 895,636 349,359 1,279,361
Dividends paid in the
period
7 (37,547) (37,547)
Share buyback 15 (113) (11,158) 11,271 (9,918) (9,918)
Profit and total
comprehensive
income for the period
34,598 34,598
Closing net assets
attributable to
shareholders
11,299 11,796 858,089 11,271 374,039 1,266,494

For the six months ended 30 June 2024

After taking account of cumulative unrealised gains in fair value of investments of €150,161,424 the total reserves distributable by way of a dividend as at 30 June 2024 were €898,250,729.

For the six months ended 30 June 2023

For the six months
ended 30 June 2023
Note Share
capital
€'000
Share
premium
€'000
Other
distributable
reserves
€'000
Retained
earnings
€'000
Total
€'000
Opening net assets attributable to
shareholders (1 January 2023)
11,412 942,954 48,219 279,872 1,282,457
Dividends paid in the period (35,949) (35,949)
Reduction in Share Premium account (920,000) 920,000
Profit and total comprehensive
income for the period
45,252 45,252
Closing net assets attributable to
shareholders
11,412 22,954 932,270 325,124 1,291,760

After taking account of cumulative unrealised gains in fair value of investments of €188,068,567 and the transfer from the share premium account of €920,000,000, the total reserves distributable by way of a dividend as at 30 June 2023 were €1,069,325,332.

The accompanying notes on pages 21 to 32 form an integral part of the condensed consolidated interim financial statements.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

GREENCOAT RENEWABLES

Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows (UnaUdited) 20

For the six months ended 30 June 2024

Note For the six
months
ended
30 June 2024
€'000
For the six
months
ended
30 June 2023
€'000
Net cash flows from operating activities 17 63,507 88,715
Cash flows from investing activities
Acquisition of investments 8 (4,250) (302,661)
Investment acquisition costs (201) (1,510)
Capitalised loan interest 8 (3,791)
Repayment of shareholder loan investments 8 77,133 91,137
Net cash flows from investing activities 68,891 (213,034)
Cash flows from financing activities
Share capital buyback 15 (9,918)
Dividends paid 7 (37,547) (35,949)
Amounts drawn down on loan facilities 13 150,000 388,000
Amounts repaid on loan facilities 13 (183,000) (175,000)
Finance costs (22,962) (18,052)
Net cash flows from financing activities (103,427) 158,999
Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents during the period 28,971 34,680
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period 13,378 26,841
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period 42,349 61,521

The accompanying notes on pages 21 to 32 form an integral part of the condensed consolidated interim financial statements.

For the six months ended 30 June 2024

1. Significant accounting policies

Basis of accounting

The condensed consolidated financial statements included in this Half Year Report have been prepared in accordance with IAS 34 "Interim Financial Reporting". The same accounting policies, presentation and methods of computation are followed in these condensed consolidated financial statements as were applied in the preparation of the Group's consolidated annual financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2023 and are expected to continue to apply in the Group's consolidated financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2024.

The Group's consolidated annual financial statements were prepared on the historic cost basis, as modified for the measurement of certain financial instruments at fair value through profit or loss and in accordance with IFRS to the extent that they have been adopted by the EU and with those parts of the Companies Act 2014 (including amendments by the Companies (Accounting) Act 2017) applicable to companies reporting under IFRS.

These condensed consolidated financial statements are presented in Euro ("€") which is the currency of the primary economic environment in which the Group operates and are rounded to the nearest thousand, unless otherwise stated.

These condensed consolidated financial statements do not include all information and disclosures required in the annual financial statements and should be read in conjunction with the Group's consolidated annual financial statements as of 31 December 2023. The audited annual accounts for the year ended 31 December 2023 have been delivered to the Companies Registration Office. The audit report thereon was unmodified.

Review

The Interim Report has not been audited or formally reviewed by the Company's Auditor in accordance with the International Standards on Auditing (ISAs) (Ireland) or International Standards on Review Engagements (ISREs).

Going concern

The financial position of the Group, its cash flows, liquidity position and borrowing facilities are described within the financial results section of this report. As at 30 June 2024, the Group had net current assets of €33 million (31 December 2023: net assets of €4 million) and cash balances of €42 million (31 December 2023: €13 million) which are considered sufficient to meet current obligations as they fall due.

On 1 February 2024, the Group entered into a new 5-year non-amortising term debt arrangement ("Facility E"), with a syndicate of lenders including two existing lenders NAB and CBA and a new lender Rabobank. The aggregate term debt commitment under the facility is €150 million with each lender committing €50 million. This loan has a floating rate with a 1.45% margin plus EURIBOR. Further, an interest rate swap was entered into to fix the debt for the term of the agreement. The all in rate for the debt (including margin) is fixed at 4.07%.

At 30 June 2024, the Group's gross gearing ratio was 50.8% (31 December 2023: 51.2%). The Group has sufficient headroom on its financing covenants which relate to interest cover ratios, gearing limits and fixed income requirements.

The Directors have reviewed Group cash forecasts and projections which cover a period of at least 12 months from the date of approval of this report, taking into account foreseeable changes in investment and trading performance, which show that the Group has sufficient financial resources to continue in operation for at least the next 12 months from the date of approval of this report.

On the basis of this review, and after making due enquiries, the Directors have a reasonable expectation that the Company and the Group have adequate resources to continue in operational existence until at least September 2025. Accordingly, they continue to adopt the going concern basis in preparing the financial statements.

Segmental reporting

Operating segments are reported in a manner consistent with the internal reporting provided to the chief operating decision-maker. The chief operating decision-maker, who is responsible for allocating resources and assessing performance of the operating segments, has been identified as the Board of Directors, as a whole. The key measure of performance used by the Board to assess the Group's performance and to allocate resources is the total return on the Group's net assets, as calculated under IFRS, and therefore no reconciliation is required between the measure of profit or loss used by the Board and that contained in the condensed consolidated financial statements.

The Group is engaged in a single segment of business, being investment in renewable energy infrastructure assets to generate investment returns. The Group presents the business as a single segment comprising a homogeneous portfolio.

All of the Group's income is generated within Ireland and Continental Europe. All of the Group's non-current assets are also located in Ireland and Continental Europe.

Seasonal and cyclical variations

The Group's results do not vary significantly during reporting periods as a result of seasonal activity.

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For the six months ended 30 June 2024 continued

2. Investment management fees

Under the terms of the Investment Management Agreement, the Investment Manager is entitled to a management fee from the Company, which is calculated quarterly in arrears and remains at 0.25% of NAV per quarter on that part of NAV up to and including €1.0 billion, 0.2% of NAV per quarter on that part of NAV from €1.0 billion to €1.75 billion and 0.1875% of NAV per quarter on that part of NAV over €1.75 billion.

For the six
months
ended
30 June 2024
€'000
For the six
months
ended
30 June 2023
€'000
Investment management fees 5,929 6,235
5,929 6,235

As at 30 June 2024, €3.0 million was payable in relation to investment management fees (31 December 2023: €3.2 million).

3. Return on investments

For the six
months
ended
30 June 2024
€'000
For the six
months
ended
30 June 2023
€'000
Dividends received (Note 18) 30,869 62,266
Interest on shareholder loan investment (Note 18) 46,042 31,807
Unrealised movement in fair value of investments (Note 8) (8,876) (25,567)
68,035 68,506

4. Operating expenses

For the six
months
ended
30 June 2024
€'000
For the six
months
ended
30 June 2023
€'000
Investment management fees (Note 2) 5,929 6,235
Other expenses 1,765 1,563
Group and SPV administration fees 161 191
Non-executive Directors' remuneration 293 170
Fees to the Company's Auditor:
for audit of the statutory financial statements 107 76
for other services 3 3
8,258 8,238

Other expenses primarily relate to costs associated with consulting, legal and other professional services.

The fees to the Company's Auditor include €3,300 (30 June 2023: €3,300) payable in relation to a limited review of these interim financial statements, and estimated accruals apportioned across the year for the audit of the statutory financial statements.

5. Taxation

Tax charge for the period ended 30 June 2024 is €2.3million (30 June 2023: €nil) and relates to Irish corporation tax.

For the six months ended 30 June 2024 continued

6. Earnings per share

For the six
months
ended
30 June 2024
For the six
months
ended
30 June 2023
Profit attributable to equity holders of the Company – €'000 34,598 45,252
Weighted average number of ordinary shares in issue 1,139,659,213 1,141,238,938
Basic and diluted earnings from continuing operations in the period (cent) 3.04 3.97

7. Dividends paid and declared during the period

Dividends paid during the period ended 30 June 2024 Dividend per
Share cent
Total
Dividend
With respect to the quarter ended 31 December 2023 1.605 18,317
With respect to the quarter ended 31 March 2024 1.685 19,230
3.290 37,547
Dividends declared after 30 June 2024 and not accrued in the period Dividend per
Share cent
Total
Dividend
With respect to the quarter ended 30 June 2024 1.685 18,940
1.685 18,940

As disclosed in note 19, the Board approved a dividend of 1.685 cent per share on 25 July 2024 in relation to the quarter ended 30 June 2024, bringing total dividends declared with respect to the six month period to 30 June 2024 to 3.37 cent per share. The record date for the dividend is 02 August 2024 and the payment date is 23 August 2024.

8. Investments at fair value through profit or loss

For the period ended 30 June 2024 Total
€'000
Opening balance 1 January 2024 2,524,986
Additions 4,250
Repayment of shareholder loan investments (77,133)
Capitalised interest 3,791
Unrealised movement in fair value of investments (6,021)
Closing balance 30 June 2024 2,449,873
For the period ended 30 June 2023 Total
€'000
Opening balance 1 January 2023 2,109,570
Additions 302,661
Repayment of shareholder loan investments (91,137)

Unrealised movement in fair value of investments (28,779) Closing balance 30 June 2023 2,292,315

CHAIRMAN'S STATEMENT

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

For the six months ended 30 June 2024 continued

8. Investments at fair value through profit or loss (continued)

The investments made in underlying assets are carried at fair value through profit and loss. The investments are typically made through a combination of shareholder loans and equity into the SPVs which own the underlying asset. The nominal value of the shareholder loan investments are shown in the table below for illustrative purposes.

For the period ended 30 June 2024 Loans
€'000
Equity
interest
€'000
Total
€'000
Opening balance 1 January 2024 1,544,464 980,522 2,524,986
Additions 4,250 4,250
Repayment of shareholder loan investments (77,133) (77,133)
Capitalised interest 3,791 3,791
Unrealised movement in fair value of investments 2,855 (8,876) (6,021)
Closing balance 30 June 2024 1,478,227 971,646 2,449,873
For the period ended 30 June 2023 Loans
€'000
Equity
interest
€'000
Total
€'000
Opening balance 1 January 2023 1,266,417 843,153 2,109,570
Additions 160,642 142,019 302,661
Repayment of shareholder loan investments (91,137) (91,137)
Unrealised movement in fair value of investments (3,212) (25,567) (28,779)
Closing balance 30 June 2023 1,332,710 959,605 2,292,315

The unrealised movement in fair value of investments of the Group during the period was made up as follows:

For the six
months
ended
30 June 2024
€'000
For the six
months
ended
30 June 2023
€'000
Decrease in valuation of investments (58,227) (94,728)
Movement in swap fair values at SPV level 81 74
Repayment of debt at SPV level 3,857 3,523
Prepayment of debt at SPV level 12,211
Loan Additions (4,250)
Capitalised interest (3,791)
Repayment of shareholder loan investments (Note 18) 77,133 91,137
Movement in cash balances of SPVs (20,824) (49,311)
Post acquisition capex 6,743
Investment acquisition costs 1,572
Unrealised movement in fair value of investments (6,021) (28,779)

Fair value measurements

As disclosed on pages 73 and 74 of the Company's Annual Report for the year ended 31 December 2023, IFRS 13 "Fair Value Measurement" requires disclosure of fair value measurement by level. The level of fair value hierarchy within the financial assets or financial liabilities ranges from level 1 to level 3 and is determined on the basis of the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement.

The fair value of the Group's investments is ultimately determined by the underlying fair values of the SPV investments. Due to their nature, they are always expected to be classified as level 3, as the investments are not traded and contain unobservable inputs. There have been no transfers between levels during the six months ended 30 June 2024. All other financial instruments are classified as level 2.

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8. Investments at fair value through profit or loss (continued)
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For the six months ended 30 June 2024 continued

Sensitivity analysis

The fair value of the Group's investments is €2,450 million (31 December 2023: €2,525 million). The following analysis is provided to illustrate the sensitivity of the fair value of investments to a change in an individual input, while all other variables remain constant. The Board considers these changes in inputs to be within reasonable expected ranges. This is not intended to imply the likelihood of change or that possible changes in value would be restricted to this range.

Input Base case Change
in input
Change in
fair value of
investments
€'000
Change in NAV
per
share cent
Discount rate 6 – 7% - 0.25% 41,156 3.6
+ 0.25% (39,893) (3.5)
Energy yield P50 10-year P10 157,206 13.9
10-year P90 (158,408) (14.0)
Power price Forecast by leading + 10% 195,172 17.3
consultant - 10% (197,484) (17.5)
Inflation rate 2.0% + 0.5% 80,790 7.1
- 0.5% (75,806) (6.7)
Asset Life 30 years onshore / 35 + 5 years 144,417 12.8
years offshore - 5 years (202,100) (17.9)

The sensitivities above are assumed to be independent of each other. Combined sensitivities are not presented.

9. Unconsolidated subsidiaries, associates and joint ventures

There are no changes to unconsolidated subsidiaries of the Group and there are no other changes to associates and joint venture of the group as disclosed on pages 61 and 62 of the Company's Annual Report for the year ended 31 December 2023.

As the Company is regarded as an investment entity under IFRS, these subsidiaries have not been consolidated in the preparation of the financial statements:

There have been no material changes to security deposits or guarantees as disclosed on page 62 of the Company's Annual Report for the year ended 31 December 2023.

10. Receivables

30 June
2024
€'000
31 December
2023
€'000
Sundry receivables 8
Prepayments 134 33
VAT receivable 50
Amounts due from SPVs 1,585 889
1,719 980

11. Cash and cash equivalents

The total of Group cash is €42.3 million (2023: €13.4 million).

For the six months ended 30 June 2024 continued

12. Payables

30 June
2024
€'000
31 December
2023
€'000
Investment management fees payable 3,047 3,225
Other payables 2,082 2,274
Deferred consideration 301 301
Acquisition costs payable 208 320
Loan interest payable 1,026 1,484
Commitment fee payable 412 97
VAT payable 148
Corporation tax payable 3,658 2,658
10,882 10,359

13. Loans and borrowings

30 June
2024
€'000
31 December
2023
€'000
Opening balance 1,249,624 846,080
Revolving Credit Facility
Drawdowns 573,000
Repayments (183,000) (343,000)
Finance costs capitalised during the period (4,066)
Amortisation of finance costs 595 1,290
Term Debt Facilities
Drawdowns 150,000 175,000
Finance costs capitalised (1,570) (49)
Amortisation of finance costs 916 1,369
Closing balance(9) 1,216,565 1,249,624
Non-current liabilities 1,216,565 1,249,624
For the six For the six
months
ended
30 June 2024
€'000
months
ended
30 June 2023
€'000
Finance expense 22,761 14,886
Amortisation of capitalised finance costs 1,511 1,262
Commitment fees 682 521
Professional fees 56 41
Loan interest 20,512 13,062

In relation to non-current loans and borrowings, the Directors are of the view that the current market interest rate is not significantly different to the respective instruments' contractual interest rates, therefore the fair value of the non-current loans and borrowings at the end of the reporting period is not significantly different from their carrying amounts.

RCF

The Group maintains a €350 million RCF provided by CIBC, RBC and Commerzbank at a margin of 1.4% per annum plus EURIBOR, with a repayment date of 13 February 2026.

The Group is obliged to pay a quarterly commitment fee of 0.49% per annum of the undrawn commitment available under the facility.

(9) Closing balance stated net of €5.4 million of capitalised finance costs.

For the six months ended 30 June 2024 continued

13. Loans and borrowings (continued)

As at 30 June 2024, the principal balance of the RCF was €147 million (31 December 2023: €330 million), which is recorded as a non current liability

Facility A

In April 2021, the Group increased the aggregate 5-year term debt arrangements adding ING into the banking syndicate. Details of the Group's term debt facilities and associated interest rate swaps are set out in the tables below:

Facility A Provider Maturity date Loan margin
%
Swap fixed
rate
%
Loan
principal
€'000
CBA 7 October 2025 1.55 (0.399) 75,000
ING 7 October 2025 1.55 (0.300) 75,000
NAB 7 October 2025 1.55 (0.399) 75,000
NatWest 7 October 2025 1.55 (0.396) 50,000
275,000

These loans contain swaps that are contractually linked. Accordingly, they have been treated as single fixed rate loan agreements. The weighted average cost of debt of Facility A is 1.2%.

Facility B

In July 2021, the Group entered into a 7-year term debt arrangement with AXA. This fixed rate non-amortising term debt of €200 million was utilised in three tranches on 30 September 2021 (€100 million), 10 December 2021 (€50 million) and 17 December 2021 (€50 million). Details are set out in the table below:

Facility B Provider Maturity date Loan margin
%
Mid swap
rate
%
Loan
principal
€'000
AXA 30 September 2028 1.85 (0.141) 150,000
AXA 30 September 2028 1.85 (0.045) 50,000
200,000

The weighted average cost of debt of Facility B is 1.7%.

Facility C

In April 2022, the Group entered into a 5-year term debt arrangement with the existing term debt lenders, being, CBA, ING, NAB and NatWest. Details of the Group's term debt facilities under Facility C and associated interest rate swaps are set out in the below table:

Facility C Provider Maturity date Loan margin
%
Swap fixed
rate
%
Loan
principal
€'000
CBA 01 April 2027 1.45 2.0620 75,000
ING 01 April 2027 1.45 2.0587 75,000
NAB 01 April 2027 1.45 2.0570 75,000
NatWest 01 April 2027 1.45 2.0770 50,000
275,000

These loans contain swaps that are contractually linked. Accordingly, they have been treated as single fixed rate loan agreements. The weighted average cost of debt of Facility C is 3.5%.

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For the six months ended 30 June 2024 continued

13. Loans and borrowings (continued)

Facility D

In March 2023, the Group entered into a 7-year term debt arrangement with AXA and NNIP. The term debt of €175 million was utilised in two tranches on 29 March 2023 (€152.5 million and €22.5 million). Details are set out in the below table:

Facility D Provider Maturity date Loan margin
%
Base Rate
%
Loan
principal
€'000
NNIP 29 March 2030 1.85 2.94 50,000
AXA 29 March 2030 1.85 2.94 102,500
AXA 29 March 2030 1.85 EURIBOR 22,500
175,000

The weighted average cost of debt of Facility D is 4.8%.

Facility E

On 1 February 2024, the Group entered into a new 5-year non-amortising term debt arrangement ("Facility E"), with a syndicate of lenders including two existing lenders NAB and CBA and a new lender Rabobank. The aggregate term debt commitment under the facility is €150 million with each lender committing €50 million. This loan has a floating rate with a 1.45% margin plus EURIBOR. Further, an interest rate swap was entered into to fix the debt for the term of the agreement. The loan was fully drawn on 15 February 2024. Details are set out in the below table:

Facility E Provider Maturity date Loan margin
%
Swap fixed
Rate
%
Loan
principal
€'000
CBA 01 February 2029 1.45 2.6230 50,000
Rabobank 01 February 2029 1.45 2.6210 50,000
NAB 01 February 2029 1.45 2.6180 50,000
150,000

The weighted average cost of debt of Facility E is 4.07%.

All borrowing ranks pari passu with a debenture over the assets of Holdco 1 and Holdco 2 and a floating charge over Holdco 1 and Holdco 2's bank accounts.

14. Contingencies & Commitments

In July 2022, the Group entered into an acquisition agreement to acquire the 80.5MW South Meath Solar Farm from Statkraft. The Group agreed to acquire a 50% stake in the asset with the remaining 50% being acquired in partnership with a pension fund, investing through a fund also managed by Schroders Greencoat LLP, the Group's Investment Manager. The asset became operational in July 2024 and was acquired on 30 July 2024 as disclosed in note 19.

In August 2023, the Group entered into an acquisition agreement to acquire the 50.0MW Andella Wind Farm in Valladolid, Spain. The asset is currently under construction with commencement of commercial operations expected in H2 2024.

15. Share capital – ordinary shares

At 30 June 2024, the Company had authorised share capital of 2,000,000,000 ordinary shares of €0.01 each.

At 30 June 2024, the Company had issued share capital of 1,129,968,226 ordinary shares of €0.01 each.

Date Issued and fully paid Number of
shares
issued
Share capital
€'000
Share
premium
€'000
Total
€'000
1 January 2024 Opening balance 1,141,238,938 11,412 22,954 34,366
To 30 June 2024 Share buyback (11,270,712) (113) (11,158) (11,271)
30 June 2024 1,129,968,226 11,299 11,796 23,095

Shareholders are entitled to all dividends paid by the Company and, on a winding up, provided the Company has satisfied all its liabilities, the Shareholders are entitled to all of the residual assets of the Company.

During the period, the Company purchased 11,270,712 shares at an average price of €0.89 per share (total cost €9.9m). Following the cancellation of these shares, the number of shares issued at 30 June 2024 was 1,129,968,226.

For the six months ended 30 June 2024 continued

16. Net assets per share

30 June
2024
31 December
2023
Net assets – €'000 1,266,494 1,279,361
Number of ordinary shares issued 1,129,968,226 1,141,238,938
Total net assets – cent 112.1 112.1

17. Reconciliation of operating profit for the period to net cash from operating activities

For the six
months
ended
30 June 2024
€'000
For the six
months
30 June 2023
€'000
Operating profit for the period 59,688 60,138
Adjustments for:
Unrealised movement in fair value of investments (Note 8) 6,021 28,779
Investment acquisition costs 89 562
Amortisation of finance costs 1,262
Corporation tax paid (1,329)
(Increase) in receivables (739) (804)
Increase/(decrease) in payables 523 (1,222)
Movement in non-operating payables (746)
Net cash flows from operating activities 63,507 88,715

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For the six months ended 30 June 2024 continued

18. Related party transactions

During the period, Holdco made repayments of €1.1 million (30 June 2023: €44.3 million) to the Company.

The below table shows the Group's dividend income:

For the six
months
ending
30 June 2024
For the six
months
ending
30 June 2023
Dividend
Income
€000
Dividend
Income
€000
Ballincollig Hill 250 400
Ballybane 2,500 3,200
Beam 200 140
Carrickallen 200 1,050
Cloghan 1,100
Cloosh Valley 6,188 8,250
Cnoc 600
Cordal 5,826
Garranereagh 400
Glencarbry 800
Gortahile 1,750 1,100
Killhills 1,750 3,800
Knockacummer 5,600 15,100
Knocknalour 500 1,750
Kostroma 2,531 2,000
Letteragh 800 5,150
Lisdowney 1,600 3,200
Raheenleagh 500 1,500
Taghart 1,900 900
Tullahennel 2,300 8,300
30,869 62,266

For the six months ended 30 June 2024 continued

Loans at
1 January
2024
€ millions(1)
Loans
advanced
in the
period
€ millions
Capitalised
interest
€ millions
Loan
repayments
€ millions
Loans at
30 June
2024
€ millions
Accrued
interest
at 30 June
2024
€ millions
Total
€ millions
Interest on
Shareholder
loan
€ millions
Ballincollig Hill 5.8 (0.5) 5.3 5.3 0.2
Ballybane 33.2 33.2 33.2 0.3
Beam Extension 7.6 (0.2) 7.4 7.4 0.2
Borkum Riffgrund 211.9 (33.6) 178.3 0.4 178.7 8.2
Butendiek I 79.2 3.8 (8.8) 74.2 3.5 77.7 3.5
Butendiek II 98.9 (15.5) 83.4 2.6 86.0 2.6
Carrickallen 12.5 (0.9) 11.6 11.6 0.5
Cloghan 41.1 41.1 41.1 1.2
Cloosh Holdings 87.0 87.0 87.0 2.6
Cnoc 12.1 12.1 12.1 0.4
Cordal 138.7 (3.8) 134.9 134.9 4.1
Erstrask North 137.4 137.4 5.5 142.9 5.5
Erstrask South 37.5 37.5 0.8 38.3 1.5
Garranereagh 11.5 (0.4) 11.1 11.1 0.1
Genonville 1.4 (0.5) 0.9 0.1 1.0
Glanaruddery 40.0 40.0 40.0 0.4
Glencarbry 56.6 (2.3) 54.3 54.3 1.7
Gortahile 15.0 15.0 15.0 0.2
Grande Piece 0.7 (0.4) 0.3 0.3
GRP Sweden 25.2 25.2 3.8 29.0 1.0
Killala 26.6 26.6 0.4 27.0 1.0
Killhills 12.8 12.8 12.8 0.1
Knockacummer 35.6 35.6 35.6 1.3
Knocknalour 5.4 (0.3) 5.1 5.1 0.2
Kokkoneva 57.5 4.3 61.8 1.1 62.9 1.1
Kostroma 13.6 13.6 13.6 0.1
Letteragh 23.8 (0.9) 23.0 22.9 0.8
Lisdowney 9.4 (0.1) 9.3 9.3 0.1
Menonville 5.9 (1.0) 4.9 0.2 5.1 0.2
Monaincha 57.8 (2.6) 55.2 55.2 0.6
Pasilly 21.8 (0.7) 21.1 21.1 0.6
Saint Martin 14.6 14.6 14.6 0.4
Sliabh Bawn 3.3 (1.1) 2.2 2.2
Soliedra 21.3 (0.4) 20.9 0.1 21.1 0.4
Sommette 36.8 (0.5) 36.3 36.3 1.1
Taghart 27.4 27.4 27.4 0.8
Torrubia 33.8 (0.2) 33.6 0.7 34.3 1.4
Tullahennel 51.3 (1.5) 49.9 49.9 1.4
Tullynamoyle II 13.1 (0.2) 13.0 13.1 0.1
1,528.0 3.8 4.3 (77.1) 1,458.9 19.3 1,478.2 46.0

The table below shows the Group's shareholder loans with SPV's:

(1) Excludes accrued interest as at 31 December 2023 of €16,474,255 compared to €19,328,787 as at 30 June 2024 representing a movement of €2,854,532.

GREENCOAT RENEWABLES

For the six months ended 30 June 2024 continued

19. Subsequent events

On 30 July 2024, the Group completed the acquisition of a 50% share of the South Meath solar farm located in County Meath, Ireland.

On 25 July 2024, the Board approved a dividend of €18.9 million, equivalent to 1.685 cent per share in relation to the quarter ending 30 June 2024. The record date for the dividend was 2 August 2024 and the payment date was 23 August 2024.

20. Board approval

The Group's Interim Report and Financial Statements were approved by the Board of Directors on 15 September 2024.

Directors (all non-executive)

Rónán Murphy Emer Gilvarry Kevin McNamara Marco Graziano Eva Lindqvist Niamh Marshall (appointed 25 April 2024)

Investment Manager

Schroders Greencoat LLP 4th Floor, The Peak 5 Wilton Road London SW1V 1AN

Company Secretary

Ocorian Administration (UK) Limited Unit 18 Innovation Centre Northern Ireland Science Park Queens Road Belfast BT3 9DT

Administrator

Ocorian Fund Services (Ireland) Limited 1st Floor 1 Windmill Lane Dublin 2 D0 2F206 Ireland

Depositary

Ocorian Depositary Services (Ireland) Limited 1st Floor 1 Windmill Lane Dublin 2 D0 2F206 Ireland

Registrar

Computershare Investor Services (Ireland) Limited Heron House, Corrig Road Sandyford Industrial Estate Dublin 18

Registered Company Number 598470

Registered Office

Riverside One Sir John Rogerson's Quay Dublin 2

Registered Auditor

BDO Block 3, Miesian Plaza 50-58 Baggot Street Lower Dublin 2

Legal Advisers

McCann Fitzgerald Riverside One Sir John Rogerson's Quay Dublin 2

Euronext Growth Listing Sponsor, NOMAD and Broker

J&E Davy Davy House 49 Dawson Street Dublin 2

Joint Broker

RBC Capital Markets 100 Bishopsgate London EC2N 4AA

Joint Broker

Barclays 1 Churchill Place London E14 5RB

Deposit Bank

Allied Irish Banks plc. 40/41 Westmoreland Street Dublin 2

33

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

GREENCOAT RENEWABLES

DEFINED TERMS 34

Admission Document means the Admission Document of the Company published on 31 December 2019 Aggregate Group Debt means the Group's proportionate share of outstanding third-party debt. AI means Artificial Intelligence AIB means Allied Irish Bank plc AIC means the Association of Investment Companies AIC Code of Corporate Governance sets out a framework of best practice in respect of the governance of investment companies. It has been endorsed by the Financial Reporting Council as an alternative means for our members to meet their obligations in relation to the UK Corporate Governance Code AIC Guide means the AIC's Corporate Governance Guide for Investment Companies AIF means Alternative Investment Funds (as defined in AIFMD) AIFM means Alternative Investment Fund Manager (as defined in AIFMD) AIFMD means Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive AIM means Alternative Investment Market AGM means Annual General Meeting of the Company AXA means funds managed by AXA Investment Managers UK Limited Ballincollig Hill means Tra Investments Limited Ballybane means Ballybane Windfarms Limited BDO means the Company's Auditor as at the reporting date Beam means Beam Hill and Beam Hill Extension Beam Hill means Beam Wind Limited Beam Hill Extension means Meenaward Wind Farm Limited Board means the Directors of the Company Borkum Riffgrund 1 means Borkum Riffgrund oHG Boston Holding means Boston Holding A/S Brexit means the withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union Butendiek means OWP Butendiek GmBH, Butendiek Asset Beteilgungs GmBH and OWP Butendiek Asset GmBH Butendiek HoldCo means GRP Luxembourg Holding S.a r.l Carrickallen means Carrickallen Wind Limited CBA means Commonwealth Bank of Australia CBI means the Central Bank of Ireland CDP means Carbon Disclosure Project CFD means Contract for Difference CIBC means Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce Cloghan means Cloghan Wind Farm Limited Cloosh Valley means Cloosh Valley Wind Farm Holdings DAC and Cloosh Valley Wind Farm DAC Cnoc means Cnoc Windfarms Limited Company means Greencoat Renewables PLC Cordal means Cordal Windfarm Holdings Limited, Oak Energy Supply Limited and Cordal Windfarms Limited CPI means Consumer Price Index DCF means Discounted Cash Flow DS3 means Delivering a Secure, Sustainable Electricity System EGM means Extraordinary General Meeting of the Company Erstrask North means Erstrask Vind North AB

  • Erstrask South means Erstrask Vind South AB
  • ESG means the Environmental, Social and Governance

DEFINED TERMS

GREENCOAT RENEWABLES

INTERIM REPORT 2024

Euronext means the Euronext Dublin, formerly the Irish Stock Exchange EURIBOR means the Euro Interbank Offered Rate

EU means the European Union

Eurozone means the area comprising 19 of the 28 Member States which have adopted the euro as their common currency and sole legal tender

FCA means Financial Conduct Authority

FIT means Feed-In Tariff

FRC means Financial Reporting Council

Garranereagh means Sigatoka Limited

GAV means Gross Asset Value as defined in the Admission Document

Genonville means Ferme Eolienne de Genonville

Glanaruddery means Glanaruddery Windfarms Limited and Glanaruddery Energy Supply Limited

Glencarbry means Glencarbry Windfarm Limited

Gortahile means Gortahile Windfarm Limited

Grande Piece means Ferme Eolienne de la Grande Piece

Group means the Company, Holdco, Holdco 1 and Holdco 2

GRP Sweden means GRP Sweden Holding AB

Holdco means GR Wind Farms 1 Limited

Holdco 1 means Greencoat Renewables 1 Holdings Limited

Holdco 2 means Greencoat Renewables 2 Holdings Limited

Holdcos mean GR Wind Farms 1 Limited, Greencoat Renewables 1 Holdings Limited and Greencoat Renewables 2 Holdings Limited

IAS means International Accounting Standards

IFRS means International Financial Reporting Standards

ING means ING Bank N.V.

Investment Management Agreement means the agreement between the Company and the Investment Manager

Investment Manager means Greencoat Capital LLP

IPEV means the International Private Equity and Venture Capital Valuation Guidelines

IPO means Initial Public Offering

Irish Corporate Governance Annex is a corporate governance annex addressed to companies with a primary equity listing on the Main Securities Market of Euronext

IRR means internal rate of return

I-SEM means the Integrated Single Electricity Market, which is the wholesale electricity market arrangement for Ireland and Northern Ireland

Joint Broker means RBC and J&E Davy

Killala means Killala Community Wind Farm DAC

Killhills means Killhills Windfarm Limited

Knockacummer means Knockacummer Wind Farm Limited

Knocknalour means Knocknalour Wind Farm Holdings Limited and Knocknalour Wind Farm Limited

Kostroma Holdings means Kostroma Holdings Limited

Letteragh means Seahound Wind Developments Limited

Lisdowney means Lisdowney Wind Farm Limited

Menonville means Ferme Eolienne de la Butte de Menonville

Monaincha means Monaincha Wind Farm Limited

NAB means National Australia Bank

Natwest means National Westminster Bank

PSO means Public Support Obligation Rabobank means Cooperatieve Rabobank U.A. Raheenleagh means Raheenleagh Power DAC RBC means Royal Bank of Canada RCF means the Group's Revolving Credit Facility REFIT means Renewable Energy Feed-In Tariff RESS means Renewable Energy Support Scheme Saint Martin means Parc Eolien Des Courtibeaux SAS

Santander means Abbey National Treasury Services Plc (trading as Santander Global Corporate Banking)

SEM means the Single Electricity Market, which is the wholesale electricity market operating in the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland

SFDR means Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation

Sliabh Bawn means Sliabh Bawn Holding DAC, Sliabh Bawn Supply DAC and Sliabh Bawn Power DAC

SMSF means SMSF Holdings Limited

Solar PV means a solar photovoltaic system, which is a power system designed to supply usable solar power by means of photovoltaics.

Soliedra means Parque Eolico Soliedra

Sommette means Parc Eolien Des Tournevents SAS

South Meath means SMSF Holdings Limited

SPVs means the Special Purpose Vehicles, which hold the Group's investment portfolio of underlying operating wind farms

TCFD means Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures

Torrubia means Energia Inagotable de Eolo SLU

TSR means Total Shareholder Return

Tullahennel means Ronaver Energy Limited

Tullynamoyle II means Tullynamoyle Wind Farm II Limited

UK means United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

UK Code means UK Corporate Governance Code issued by the FRC.

NAV means Net Asset Value as defined in the Admission Document

NAV per Share means the Net Asset Value per Ordinary Share

NNIP means NN Investment Partners B.V.

NOMAD means a company that has been approved as a nominated advisor for the Alternative Investment Market (AIM), by Euronext Dublin and London Stock Exchange

O&M means operations and maintenance

Pasilly means Société d'Exploitation du Parc Eolien du Tonnerois

PPA means Power Purchase Agreement entered into by the Group's wind farms

Alternative Performance Measures

DEFINED TERMS

Performance Measure Definition
CO2 emissions avoided per annum The estimate of the portfolio's annual CO2 emissions avoided through the displacement
of thermal generation, based on the portfolio's estimated generation as at the relevant
reporting date.
Homes powered per annum The estimate of the number of homes powered by electricity generated by the portfolio,
based on the portfolio's estimated generation as at the relevant reporting date.
Generation The amount of energy generated by the underlying SPV's (investments) in the portfolio over
the period.
NAV movement per share
(adjusting for dividends)
Movement in the ex-dividend Net Asset Value per ordinary share during the year.
NAV per share The Net Asset Value per ordinary share.
Net cash generation The operating cash flow of the Group and renewable generation and storage SPVs.
Premium/(Discount) to NAV The percentage difference between the published NAV per ordinary share and the quoted
price of each ordinary share as at the relevant reporting date.
Total return (NAV) The movement in the ex-dividend NAV per ordinary share, plus dividend per ordinary share
declared or paid to shareholders with respect to the year.
Total Shareholder Return The movement in share price, combined with dividends paid during the year, on the
assumption that these dividends have been reinvested.

Forward Looking Statements and other Important Information 38

This document may include statements that are, or may be deemed to be, "forward-looking statements". These forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology, including the terms "believes", "estimates", "anticipates", "expects", "intends", "may", "plans", "projects", "will", "explore" or "should" or, in each case, their negative or other variations or comparable terminology or by discussions of strategy, plans, objectives, goals, future events or intentions.

These forward-looking statements include all matters that are not historical facts. They may appear in a number of places throughout this document and may include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the intentions, beliefs or current expectations of the Company, the Directors and/or the Investment Manager concerning, amongst other things, the investment objectives and investment policy, financing strategies, investment performance, results of operations, financial condition, liquidity, prospects and distribution policy of the Company and the markets in which it invests.

By their nature, forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties because they relate to future events and depend on circumstances that may or may not occur in the future. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance. The Company's actual investment performance, results of operations, financial condition, liquidity, distribution policy and the development of its financing strategies may differ materially from the impression created by, or described in or suggested by, the forward-looking statements contained in this document.

In addition, even if actual investment performance, results of operations, financial condition, liquidity, distribution policy and the development of its financing strategies, are consistent with any forward-looking statements contained in this document, those results or developments may not be indicative of results or developments in subsequent periods. A number of factors could cause results and developments of the Company to differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements including, without limitation, general economic and business conditions, global renewable energy market conditions, industry trends, competition, changes in law or regulation, changes in taxation regimes, the availability and cost of capital, currency fluctuations, changes in its business strategy, political and economic uncertainty. Any forward-looking statements herein speak only at the date of this document.

As a result, you are cautioned not to place any reliance on any such forward-looking statements and neither the Company nor any other person accepts responsibility for the accuracy of such statements.

Subject to their legal and regulatory obligations, the Company, the Directors and the Investment Manager expressly disclaim any obligations to update or revise any forward- looking statement contained herein to reflect any change in expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any statement is based.

In addition, this document may include target figures for future financial periods. Any such figures are targets only and are not forecasts. Nothing in this document should be construed as a profit forecast or a profit estimate.

This Annual Report has been prepared for the Company as a whole and therefore gives greater emphasis to those matters which are significant in respect of Greencoat Renewables PLC and its subsidiary undertakings when viewed as a whole.

Registered Address

Riverside One Sir John Rogerson's Quay Dublin 2 D02 X576, Ireland Investment Manager

Schroders Greencoat LLP The Peak, 5 Wilton Road London, SW1V 1AN +44 20 7832 9400 [email protected]

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