Renewable Energy
Introduction
In order to complete a successful renewable energy project, it is vital to design the optimal capital structure and determine the best source of capital. At Connected Capital, we have the knowledge and the network to assist experienced developers succeed in their renewable energy projects.
With our deep understanding of renewables, flexible approach and wide lender network we can offer more and better-tailored financial solutions than those available from traditional banks.
We work very closely with our clients to understand their requirements, find the best source of financing and create a bespoke solution for their project or asset portfolio.
Our team has over 50 years of investment banking experience and a vast network that brings together:
Wide range of lenders ranging from specialist banks, renewable energy debt funds and family offices
Flexible financing of the full capital stack from equity to debt and mezzanine
Understanding of complex projects and bespoke solutions
Quick response and approval times
Vast knowledge across various sources of capital
Why Us
Construction
Finance
Connected Capital has deep expertise in advising, structuring, and executing transactions for experienced developers in solar, onshore wind, biomass and energy storage.
With our experience, relationships with dedicated renewable energy lenders and understanding of lending criteria, we can propose lending solutions tailored to our clients’ renewables projects.
Lending Criteria
1. Amount: £5 million plus
2. Loan to Value: up to 60%
3. Term period: up to 36 months
4. Tailored according to needs of the project
5. Available to UK and offshore developers
Mezzanine
Finance
Experienced developers seeking additional leverage in order to maximise return with a smaller equity investment, may consider mezzanine financing for their renewable energy project. Mezzanine financing can form an essential part of the capital structure obviating the need for developers to sell more equity to finance their projects.
Connected Capital can provide bespoke advice on defining and aligning the right type of capital structure for the target return and the various combinations of senior debt, mezzanine, and equity financing.
Lending Criteria
1. Amount: from £2 million plus
2. Loan to Cost: up to 30% of the project costs
3. Term period: up to 36 months
4. Tailored according to needs of the simple or complex project
5. Available to UK and offshore developers
Long-Term
Finance
Transitioning from construction finance to a long-term finance solution is crucial for renewable energy projects. As assets start generating cash flow and project returns, having the appropriate capital structure and term loan can have a massive impact on cash flows.
Lending Criteria
1. Amount: from £5 million plus
2. Loan to Value: up to 60%
3. Tailored according to needs of the simple or complex project
4. Available to UK and offshore corporates
Portfolio
Refinancing
Developers and asset owners with high value and complex project portfolios can benefit from our refinancing for complex projects services. With Connected Capital’s deep understanding of renewable energy sector, we can assist with refinancing for complex wind, solar or battery storage projects both to be built from ground up or with heavy refurbishment.
Lending Criteria
1. Amount: £5 million plus
2. Loan to Value up to 75%
3. Short Term financing or long-term term loans
4. Tailored according to needs of the simple or complex project
5. Available to UK and offshore corporates
We can optimise the interest rate over your portfolio giving you opportunity to improve the project or portfolio returns.
