Greenvolt Group

Our role

Investec took a Mandated Lead Arranger role on a c.£100m financing to support Greenvolt – Energias Renovaveis SA's (“Greenvolt”) strategic acquisition of a 100% equity interest in Kent Renewables Energy Limited - the owner of a 28 MW operational renewable biomass energy plant in Sandwich, Southeast England.

This acquisition marks a significant milestone for Greenvolt positioning the group as a leading UK player in energy generation from renewable biomass, with approximately 69 MW of installed operating capacity.

The transaction also establishes a new partnership with Greenvolt, setting the stage for future collaborations aimed at fostering sustainable energy solutions.

About Greenvolt Group

The Greenvolt Group develops its activities in three strategic pillars, including Utility Scale projects, Distributed Generation and Biomass. In Utility Scale, the Group holds a portfolio of 7.7 GW in wind and solar photovoltaic projects in 15 countries across Europe and the USA. In Distributed Generation, the Greenvolt Group continues to grow its pan-European self-consumption platform, now present in 10 geographies, including the United Kingdom and Ireland through its subsidiary Enerpower. In the electricity production segment from biomass, it is present in Portugal and England, owning six plants before the acquisition of the Kent plant.

Kent Renewables Energy

Kent Renewables Energy Limited operates a 28 MW biomass renewable heat and power generation plant located in Sandwich, Southeast England. The facility plays a crucial role in the local energy infrastructure, producing approximately 210 GWh of energy annually, which is sufficient to power around 50,000 homes. The operation leverages locally sourced biomass and benefits from the UK's Renewable Obligations Scheme (ROC) until 2037 and the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) until 2039, aligning with the principles of the circular economy and supporting the UK’s climate goals and decarbonization targets.