Erfolgreicher Abschluss der finanziellen Umstrukturierung für das 640-MW-Offshore-Windparkprojekt Yunlin in Taiwan

• Finanzierung für Projektabschluss gesichert
• Fortschritt und Engagement für saubere Energie
• Stabiles Finanzierungskonsortium

(WK-intern) – Yunneng Wind Power Co., Ltd. (Yunneng), das Unternehmen, das für den Bau und Betrieb des 640-MW-Offshore-Windparkprojekts Yunlin in Taiwan (Yunlin-Projekt) verantwortlich ist, hat die erforderlichen Genehmigungen von den taiwanesischen Behörden, nämlich dem Ministerium für, erhalten Wirtschafts- und Energieverwaltung, um den erfolgreichen Abschluss der im August 2023 angekündigten finanziellen Umstrukturierung zu ermöglichen.

Seit seinem Finanzabschluss im Jahr 2019 hat das Yunlin-Projekt für Skyborn Renewables (Skyborn) und seine Partner in Yunneng, TotalEnergies, höchste Priorität. Electricity Generating Public Company Ltd. (EGCO) und Sojitz Corporation (Sojitz).

Thomas Karst, CEO von Skyborn, erklärte: „Dies ist der letzte Schritt, der erforderlich ist, um die Finanzierung für die Fertigstellung des Projekts sicherzustellen, nachdem im August 2023 eine Hauptvereinbarung mit Kreditgebern und Sponsoren getroffen wurde. Wir danken der taiwanesischen Regierung für ihre kontinuierliche Unterstützung das Projekt.“ Zum Fortschritt des Projekts fügte Karst hinzu: „Bisher wurden 34 von 80 Windturbinengeneratoren ans Netz gebracht, sodass das Projekt aktive Einnahmen aus dem in das taiwanesische Stromnetz eingespeisten Strom generieren kann.“ Darüber hinaus haben die Installationsteams ein Niveau von 45 Monopile-Fundamenten, 26 Inner Array Grids und 12 Exportkabeln verlegt. Der erfolgreiche Abschluss der Finanzierung und die erheblichen Baufortschritte, die in diesem Jahr erzielt wurden, zeigen unser Engagement für Taiwans Übergang zu sauberer Energie sowie unsere Projektmanagementfähigkeiten.“

Das Finanzierungskonsortium ist seit dem ersten Finanzabschluss unverändert geblieben und umfasst mehr als zwei Dutzend angesehene taiwanesische und globale Banken sowie Exportkreditagenturen. Die Hauptsponsoren des Projekts haben erhebliche zusätzliche Mittel bereitgestellt, um die Fertigstellung des Projekts sicherzustellen. Wenn die Finanzierung und die behördlichen Genehmigungen vorliegen, wird das Yunlin-Projekt voraussichtlich im Jahr 2024 mit der Installation fortfahren und das CoD (Commercial Operations Date) erreichen. Das Projektteam und alle Auftragnehmer arbeiten mit Hochdruck daran, die geplanten Ziele zu erreichen. Der geänderte Fertigstellungsplan sieht vor, alle 80 Windkraftanlagen im Laufe des Jahres 2024 zu installieren.

Das Yunlin-Projekt liegt in der Taiwanstraße, zwischen 8 und 17 Kilometer vor der Westküste Taiwans, bei Wassertiefen von 7 bis 35 Metern. Das 82 km² große Projektgebiet wird 80 Windkraftanlagen umfassen, deren erzeugter Strom über zwei Onshore-Umspannwerke in der Nähe der Townships Taixi und Sihu im Kreis Yunlin in das taiwanesische Stromnetz eingespeist wird.

Der Strom aus dem Projekt wird im Rahmen von zwei 20-jährigen Stromabnahmeverträgen an Taiwan Power Co. (Taipower) geliefert. Nach seiner Fertigstellung wird das 640-MW-Yunlin-Projekt einer der größten Offshore-Windparks in Taiwan sein und genug saubere Energie produzieren, um den Energiebedarf von mehr als 600.000 taiwanesischen Haushalten zu decken.

Successful Completion of Financial Restructuring for 640 MW Yunlin Offshore Wind Farm Project in Taiwan

• Financing secured for project completion
• Progress and commitment to clean energy
• Stable financing consortium

Yunneng Wind Power Co., Ltd. (Yunneng), the company responsible for the construction and operation of the 640 MW Yunlin offshore wind farm project in Taiwan (Yunlin Project), has received the necessary approvals from Taiwanese authorities, namely, the Ministry of Economic Affairs, and Energy Administration, to enable the successful completion of its financial restructuring announced in August 2023. Since its financial close in 2019, the Yunlin Project has been a key priority for Skyborn Renewables (Skyborn) and its partners in Yunneng, TotalEnergies, Electricity Generating Public Company Ltd. (EGCO), and Sojitz Corporation (Sojitz).

Thomas Karst, CEO of Skyborn, stated, “This marks the final step required to secure the financing for the project’s completion, following the principal agreement with Lenders and Sponsors in August 2023. We extend our appreciation to the Taiwanese government for their continuous support throughout the project.” Commenting on the project’s progress, Karst added, “So far, 34 of 80 wind turbine generators have been put online enabling the project to generate active revenues from the electricity fed into the Taiwanese power grid. Moreover, the installation teams have reached a level of 45 monopile foundations, 26 inner array grid and 12 export cables laid. The successful completion of the financing and the significant construction progress achieved this year demonstrate our commitment to Taiwan’s clean energy transition as well as our project management capabilities.“

The financing consortium has remained unchanged since the initial financial close and includes more than two dozen esteemed Taiwanese and global banks, along with export credit agencies. The project’s key sponsors have committed significant additional funds to ensure the project’s completion. With financing and regulatory approvals in place, the Yunlin Project is set to proceed with installations in 2024 and achieve CoD (Commercial Operations Date). The project team and all contractors are working at full pace to meet the scheduled targets. The amended completion plan targets to install all 80 wind turbines during the course of 2024.

The Yunlin Project is located in the Taiwan Strait, between 8 and 17 kilometers off the west coast of Taiwan, at water depths from 7 up to 35 meters. The 82 km² project area will comprise 80 wind turbine generators whose generated electricity will be fed into the Taiwanese power grid via two onshore substations near the townships of Taixi and Sihu in Yunlin County.

Electricity from the project is provided to Taiwan Power Co. (Taipower) under two 20-year power purchase agreements. Once completed, the 640 MW Yunlin Project will be one of the largest offshore wind farms in Taiwan, producing enough clean energy to serve the energy needs of more than 600,000 Taiwanese households.

Shareholders of Yunneng Wind Power Co., Ltd.

Skyborn Renewables

Skyborn Renewables (Skyborn) is an accomplished offshore wind developer and operator with more than 20 years’ experience, headquartered in Germany. Our capabilities cover the entire offshore wind value chain, including greenfield development, project engineering and design, procurement, financing, corporate power purchase agreements, construction management and asset management. Skyborn is a portfolio company of Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP), a leading infrastructure investor headquartered in New York, USA.

TotalEnergies

TotalEnergies is a global multi-energy company, active in more than 130 countries, that produces and markets energies: oil and biofuels, natural gas and green gases, renewables and electricity. As part of its ambition to get to net zero by 2050, TotalEnergies is building a world class cost-competitive portfolio combining renewables (solar, onshore and offshore wind) and flexible assets (CCGT, storage) to deliver clean firm power to its customers. At the end of 2023, TotalEnergies’ gross renewable electricity generation installed capacity is 22 GW. TotalEnergies will continue to expand this business to reach 35 GW in 2025 and more than 100 TWh of net electricity production by 2030.

The Electricity Generating Public Company Ltd. (EGCO)

EGCO Group, the first Independent Power Producer in Thailand, is focused on clean and socially responsible power businesses in Asia and North America. The Company’s facilities generate electricity using a variety of fuel sources and the Company has established an internal target to achieve carbon neutrality within its businesses by 2040.

Sojitz Corp. (Sojitz)

Sojitz Corporation is a major investment and trading firm in Japan conducting its wide-ranging operations in approximately 50 countries around the world through approximately 440 consolidated subsidiaries and affiliated companies located in Japan and overseas. Sojitz was formed out the union of Nichimen and Nissho Iwai Corp. both with long world-wide investment histories of more than 160 years, Sojitz is a publicly listed company on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.

About Skyborn Renewables

Skyborn Renewables is driving global decarbonization by accelerating offshore wind energy across the world. We believe offshore wind is a cornerstone of the clean energy transition and an enabler for achieving net-zero targets, ensuring energy security and developing a sustainable energy supply for future generations. Skyborn is an accomplished offshore wind developer and operator with more than 20 years’ experience. Our capabilities cover the entire offshore wind value chain, including greenfield development, project engineering and design, procurement, financing, corporate power purchase agreements, construction management and asset management.

For more information, visit www.skybornrenewables.com

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