<p>Eolus and Hydro REIN have signed an agreement with MEAG regarding the sale of 75% of the shares in the 260 MW wind power project Stor-Skälsjön in Sweden. The transaction covers 75% of the shares in the project company at an enterprise value of EUR 361.4 million (100% basis). Eolus is to sell all its shares amounting to 51% for a purchase price of EUR 18.4 million. Hydro REIN will sell 24% of the shares for a purchase price of EUR 8.7 million and will remain as co-owner of the project with a 25% interest. Eolus and Hydro REIN acquired the project, which is located in Sundsvall and Timrå municipalities in Sweden, from Enercon in June 2021.</p><p>The wind farm will comprise of 42 Siemens Gamesa SG 6.6-170 wind turbines (turbine supply agreement communicated on December 30, 2021). Construction has started and commissioning is planned for autumn 2023.</p><p>Eolus and Hydro REIN will jointly construct the wind farm on behalf of the investors under a Construction Management Agreement (CMA). Revenues under the CMA are estimated to approximately EUR 42.3 million to be shared 51/49 between Eolus and Hydro REIN. As part of the agreement Eolus has also been entrusted to provide technical, operational and administrative services for the wind farm on a 15-year contract.</p><p>The transaction is subject to customary approvals from competition authorities and is expected to be completed later this year.</p><p>Hydro REIN was established in 2021 as part of Hydro’s strategy to grow in renewables. The company aims at becoming the preferred supplier of renewable power and other energy solutions for industrial clients. Hydro REIN has a significant pipeline of wind and solar projects in Brazil and the Nordics for long-term power supply to Hydro and other industrial offtakers. Hydro REIN is also developing a range of energy solutions to assist industries with the management and optimization of its energy consumption and storage behind-the-meter.</p>
<p>Eolus and Hydro REIN have signed an agreement with MEAG regarding the sale of 75% of the shares in the 260 MW wind power project Stor-Skälsjön in Sweden. The transaction covers 75% of the shares in the project company at an enterprise value of EUR 361.4 million (100% basis). Eolus is to sell all its shares amounting to 51% for a purchase price of EUR 18.4 million. Hydro REIN will sell 24% of the shares for a purchase price of EUR 8.7 million and will remain as co-owner of the project with a 25% interest. Eolus and Hydro REIN acquired the project, which is located in Sundsvall and Timrå municipalities in Sweden, from Enercon in June 2021.</p><p>The wind farm will comprise of 42 Siemens Gamesa SG 6.6-170 wind turbines (turbine supply agreement communicated on December 30, 2021). Construction has started and commissioning is planned for autumn 2023.</p><p>Eolus and Hydro REIN will jointly construct the wind farm on behalf of the investors under a Construction Management Agreement (CMA). Revenues under the CMA are estimated to approximately EUR 42.3 million to be shared 51/49 between Eolus and Hydro REIN. As part of the agreement Eolus has also been entrusted to provide technical, operational and administrative services for the wind farm on a 15-year contract.</p><p>The transaction is subject to customary approvals from competition authorities and is expected to be completed later this year.</p><p>Hydro REIN was established in 2021 as part of Hydro’s strategy to grow in renewables. The company aims at becoming the preferred supplier of renewable power and other energy solutions for industrial clients. Hydro REIN has a significant pipeline of wind and solar projects in Brazil and the Nordics for long-term power supply to Hydro and other industrial offtakers. Hydro REIN is also developing a range of energy solutions to assist industries with the management and optimization of its energy consumption and storage behind-the-meter.</p>
