Energy Transition
Financing solutions for a sustainable future.
£500 million
of deals advised on over last 2 years
10
ongoing and executed advisory deals
100
relationships with equity, debt and government backed funding sources
of deals advised on over last 2 years
ongoing and executed advisory deals
relationships with equity, debt and government backed funding sources
Centrus supports clients in delivering capital structures and financial modelling for renewable energy projects. These structures meet immediate funding requirements and are scalable to support and drive sustainable long-term growth in the fast-changing energy transition space. We deliver the right capital to enhance growth and to maximise shareholder returns.
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Hydrogen & Green Gas:
Our team works with clients to ensure that their assets reflect the gradual move towards a hydrogen economy.
Onshore and Offshore Wind:
The Infrastructure team have helped devise innovative solutions to support the delivery of wind energy projects.
Energy Storage and Charging Infrastructure:
This is an exciting area of development as we continue to branch out from established renewable energy subsectors.
Geothermal:
Renewable energy is a dynamic industry, so we ensure clients meet capital-related guidelines while managing risks associated with geothermal projects.
Energy from Waste:
We can help developers navigate the unique funding requirements for waste-to-energy projects, helping them capitalise on this burgeoning market.
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Centrus advises Peel on £45m NRE financing
05.08.24“Centrus worked hard on this transaction to deliver a new standalone debt facility for our NRE division. Centrus led the process from end-to-end, resulting in a well-structured, cost-effective solution and providing a strong foundation for Peel NRE to grow. We look forward to working with Centrus again in the future”
Centrus advises UK Power Networks Services on the acquisition of United Utilities on-site generation portfolio from SDCL Energy Efficiency Income Trust PLC
07.05.2024 “Centrus supported us in identifying the opportunity to invest in this strategic asset portfolio which supports the growth of our client led electrical services business in the North of England.”
Centrus advises firmus energy in securing £285m financing package
15.01.2024 “Centrus advised us through each stage of the refinancing. They became a seamless and valuable extension of our team through this process. Their analysis, and in depth understanding of the lenders in the market allowed us to achieve the optimal financing solution for our business…”
Consortium acts as financial adviser to Ofgem on transfer of offshore wind farm transmission link
19.12.2023 “Offshore windfarms are critical to the UK’s energy transition targets with a fivefold increase to 50GW target by 2030 with OFTO transactions playing a key part in the process. We are pleased to close this transaction with our consortium colleagues and player our part in contributing to the UK’s renewable energy and Net Zero targets.”
Centrus advises TRIG on power price hedging for a UK solar portfolio
06.09.2023 “Centrus advised us throughout each stage of the power price hedging process and we benefitted from their extensive market knowledge and expertise to ensure a successful outcome was reached. We look forward to working with Centrus again in the future.”
Centrus advises Finerge on c.€1.6bn Hedge Restructure
01.09.2023 “Centrus supported us through every step of the process, implementing effective hedging strategies to support our restructure. Their advice was always transparent and they helped us understand the crucial effects of each step. Our experience with Centrus was commendable and we wouldn’t hesitate to work with them again.”
Centrus arranges a €60m Private Placement for Impax Environmental Markets plc
27.07.2023 “Using structural debt with the aim of enhancing returns for shareholders is a key advantage of the investment trust structure. This financing provides attractive long-term debt capital to be deployed for the benefit of shareholders for many years to come and comes at a time when the Board and the Manager believe that portfolio valuation makes gearing desirable”.
Consortium acts as financial adviser to Ofgem on the £1.14bn transfer of offshore wind farm transmission assets
20.07.2023 “Offshore Windfarms are playing a critical role in the UK’s transition to renewable energy and Net Zero targets. It is a fantastic for Centrus and our consortium colleagues to play their part in closing out this important deal and its contribution to energy transition”.
Centrus advises Pennon on acquisition of four solar PV projects and co-located battery storage
11.07.2023 “Centrus has been an integral and highly valued part of our project evaluation and acquisition team. Their technical and commercial skills have been central in ensuring that we have identified the right assets and have had a plan to build out and commercialise those assets on the right terms.”
Centrus arranges funding for DBE Energy anaerobic digestion plant
04.01.23 “Centrus supported throughout, actively managing the process from start to finish. The team used their specific sector knowledge and expertise in structuring complex financings to run a sale process. We are delighted with the outcome and look forward to the future in partnership with Lazard Investment Management.”
Centrus consortium appointed to advise Ofgem under new four-year contract for offshore electricity transmission assets
02.01.22 “Centrus is delighted that Ofgem has chosen its consortium to continue to act as financial adviser on the sales processes to select the offshore transmission owners (“OFTOs”) for the transmission assets related to offshore wind farms.”
Centrus advises ESB on £550m multi-tranche derivative portfolio
“ESB engaged Centrus to support in formulating its strategy to manage inflation risk on certain UK assets, particularly its existing UK RPI derivative portfolio.”
Centrus advises TRIG on its first ESG-linked inflation hedging transaction
“TRIG is delighted to have worked with Centrus and its hedging banks to implement a ground-breaking sustainability-linked inflation hedging agreement. We are committed to embedding sustainability into all our activities across the full investment cycle to help ensure sustainable returns for our investors.”
Centrus and fellow Smith Square Partners’ consortium members advise Ofgem on preferred bidder for £600m offshore wind transmission asset
“Ofgem has announced that ETEPCO, the Equitix and Japanese utility TEPCO Power Grid consortium, has been selected as preferred bidder for the offshore wind transmission asset connecting the 850MW Triton Knoll wind farm to the Lincolnshire coast. The asset is valued at over £600 million.”
Centrus advises Ventient Energy on €1bn of interest rate swaps
“This landmark transaction for Ventient successfully allows it to establish a renewable platform outside of the UK. Centrus was able to assist in the evaluation of the associated pre-hedging and long-term hedging strategy to manage risk in the current negative interest rate environment. This ultimately led to an effective and value accretive solution for our clients at relatively low cost.”
Centrus advises USS on £100m preferred equity renewables investment
“Centrus advised The Universities Superannuation Scheme (“USS”) on the completion of a £100m Preferred Equity investment in NextEnergy Solar Fund Ltd (“NESF”), made via USS’ L1 Renewables investment vehicle. USS is one of the UK’s largest pension schemes, providing pension plans to 440,000 members and has in excess of £68bn invested in public and private markets.”