ACEN Australia has completed the AUD 750 million portfolio debt financing of its operating renewables assets and financing for new projects in Australia, cementing the company’s position as a long-term investor in Australia’s clean economy.
The transaction supports the financing of ACEN Australia’s near-complete 400MW Stubbo Solar project in NSW and follows first generation from Stage 1 of the company’s New England Solar project (400MW) in 2023.
The transaction was supported by a group of 11 leading Australian and international lenders, broadening ACEN Australia’s financial partnerships and underscoring strong market confidence in the company’s track record and growth strategy.
ACEN Australia Managing Director David Pollington said the financing establishes a robust funding base for the company’s diverse portfolio of wind, solar, pumped hydro and battery storage projects, which includes more than 1,000MW of renewable capacity in operation and under construction, and a further 13GW in development across the National Electricity Market.
“Our ability to attract top-tier financial partners reinforces our position as a trusted, long-term developer, owner and operator of assets, and reflects growing investor appetite for high-quality, renewable infrastructure in Australia,” Mr Pollington said.
ACEN Australia Chief Financial and Investments Officer Phillip Mak said the transaction demonstrates the company’s ability to independently access and structure competitive capital solutions as a key portfolio business of its PSE listed parent, ACEN Corporation.
“This transaction strengthens our funding platform, accelerates our delivery pipeline, and positions us as a capable partner backed by a stable and diverse capital base,” Mr Mak said.
Financial institutions involved in the transaction are:
- ANZ Banking Group
- Commonwealth Bank of Australia
- CTBC Bank Co. Ltd, Singapore Branch
- CTBC Bank (Philippines) Corp.
- Cathay United Bank
- Deutsche Bank AG, Sydney Branch
- DBS Bank Ltd, Australia Branch
- Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corp. Ltd, (HSBC) Sydney Branch
- MUFG Bank, Ltd
- Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, Sydney Branch
- UOB
- Westpac Banking Corporation
Macquarie Capital and Morgan Stanley were joint financial advisors to the transaction. Allens was the legal adviser for ACEN Australia and Hebert Smith Freehills legal adviser for the lenders.
