Hydro Rein and Macquarie Asset Management Join Forces, Leveraging Renewable Energy for Industrial Sectors
The merger between Hydro Rein and Macquarie Asset Management marks a new chapter in the history of renewable energy. The recent agreement stipulates that Macquarie acquires a significant 49.9% stake in Hydro Rein, one of the leaders in the renewable energy sector under the Hydro umbrella.
A Leap Toward Sustainability
The pact between the two giants brings forth a joint venture, where Hydro retains a majority stake of 50.1%. Macquarie’s strategy to invest substantial $332 million to secure its position in Hydro Rein values the company at an impressive $333 million, according to data from June 30, 2023. With the capital injection from Macquarie, the future looks promising for Hydro Rein, which aims to self-finance its ventures.
This is not the first time the two companies have collided. They already have a proven track record of successful collaboration on wind projects, including a prominent wind farm under construction in Northeast Brazil. Through power purchase agreements, this farm will significantly contribute to Hydro’s renewable energy efforts.
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The CEO of Hydro, Hilde Merete Aasheim, sees this agreement as a milestone in the company’s growth trajectory in the realm of renewable energy. In less than three years since the launch of Hydro Rein, the company has demonstrated its competence in assembling a robust project portfolio. These will be vital in the quest to reduce CO2 emissions, not just for Hydro, but also for other industrial sectors.
Since 2021, Hydro Rein has been making waves in the sector, accumulating an extensive portfolio of 6.9 GW in renewable energy and forming strategic partnerships with industrial buyers. Exciting projects are on the horizon, with four of them scheduled for completion by the end of 2024.
Hydro Rein’s vision is not limited to wind and solar projects. They are exploring innovative energy solutions, including battery storage and local generation in Europe and North America. With 75 dedicated professionals and offices in strategic locations like Oslo and Rio de Janeiro, the future looks bright.
Heading Toward a New Horizon
It is important to mention that all of Hydro Rein’s assets in countries such as Brazil, Denmark, and Sweden, as well as all its energy solutions projects, will be part of this joint venture. The transaction is pending regulatory approvals and is expected to be finalized in the second quarter of 2024.
Both Hydro Rein and Macquarie Asset Management share a unique vision focused on a greener future. Macquarie, for example, manages around €536 billion in assets globally and is part of the Macquarie Group, with more than 20,500 dedicated professionals in 34 markets.
The future of renewable energy looks bright with this partnership, and the world is watching.
Source: Renata Grieco – inpresspni.

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