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Financing Value Will Be Invested in the Anemus Wind Farm in Rio Grande do Norte – RN, and in Other Growth Projects of the Company
2W Energia, one of the largest energy sales platforms and investors in renewable energy generation projects in Brazil, has signed a financing agreement with the investment manager Darby International Capital. Under the agreement, financing of US$ 45 million (R$ 252 million at the current dollar exchange rate) will be provided for investment in the Anemus wind energy project in Rio Grande do Norte – RN, as well as for other investments focused on the company’s growth in the coming years.
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Darby International Capital, a private debt fund manager based in Washington (DC), United States, and operating throughout Latin America, invests in companies with high growth potential and excellence in corporate governance practices, with an active agenda of ESG actions (environmental, social, and governance).
The majority of the funds will be used for CAPEX investments in the Anemus project, a wind farm with 33 wind turbines and an installed capacity of 138.6 MW. The clean and renewable energy generated by this complex will be primarily directed to clients in 2W’s Retail division, composed of small and medium-sized companies eager to migrate to the free energy market.
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“With this new financing, 2W begins the construction and operation of the Anemus wind farm, which will also count on investments from its own capital and long-term debt, the latter structured in partnership with Banco BTG Pactual,” explains Walter Tatoni, Chief Investment Officer of 2W Energia.
The financing also includes around R$ 56 million, equivalent to US$ 10 million, for investments in other growth projects of 2W Energia. This amount can be converted into new shares of 2W when there is a liquidity event for the company.
“The flexibility of the operation allows not only the completion of our first wind generation project but also broadens our investment alternatives to accelerate the growth of 2W,” adds Claudio Ribeiro, CEO of the company.
Expansion of the Brazilian Energy Matrix
For Ricardo Roccia, managing director of Darby International Capital in Brazil, the success of this operation validates the investment thesis of the manager: “Our team worked closely with 2W’s management team in analyzing its generation and expansion projects for wind energy commercialization. As a result, we delivered a highly customized operation, with the necessary support for the company’s growth.”
The business plan of 2W Energia foresees the construction of several wind and solar projects by 2024 in the states of Rio Grande do Norte and Ceará, reaching an installed capacity of 1.1 GW and a total capex of around R$ 4.5 billion. Wind energy generation is one of the pillars of the company’s expansion strategy.
All generated energy will be directed for commercialization in the Free Market, where 2W already has over 2,150 clients. Based on historical information and trend analysis, we believe it is possible to add around 1,000 new clients in the coming years.
About 2W Energia
2W Energia has a unique business model in the sector, leading the second wave of investments in the Brazilian energy market, focusing on the customer, democratization, digitalization, and innovation, always backed by its own generation assets to offer clean and renewable energy to its clients. We are a digital and integrated platform of energy solutions that reduce electricity bills by up to 30%, using renewable energy for consumers.
With a portfolio of 2,150 clients, we have a sales team spread throughout the country and a generation project with 1.1 GW of installed capacity. We have over 200 independent agents in all regions of Brazil. For more information, visit: 2wenergia.com.br.
About Darby International Capital
Darby International Capital is a pioneer in private debt investments in Latin America, having invested over US$ 1.15B / R$ 6.5B in 30 companies based in 10 countries. The team at Darby International Capital has extensive experience in financing companies in emerging markets, enabling the creation of tailored credit solutions for refinancing and growth.
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