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 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.”