EQR: Enerjisa Distribution & Solar Projects (EBRD-55988)

Regions
  • Europe and Central Asia
Geographic location where the impacts of the investment may be experienced.
Countries
  • Turkiye
Geographic location where the impacts of the investment may be experienced.
Specific Location
Toroslar Region
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Financial Institutions
  • European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)
International, regional and national development finance institutions. Many of these banks have a public interest mission, such as poverty reduction.
Project Status
Approved
Stage of the project cycle. Stages vary by development bank and can include: pending, approval, implementation, and closed or completed.
Bank Risk Rating
B
Environmental and social categorization assessed by the development bank as a measure of the planned project’s environmental and social impacts. A higher risk rating may require more due diligence to limit or avoid harm to people and the environment. For example, "A" or "B" are risk categories where "A" represents the highest amount of risk. Results will include projects that specifically recorded a rating, all other projects are marked ‘U’ for "Undisclosed."
Voting Date
Jun 25, 2025
Date when project documentation and funding is reviewed by the Board for consideration and approval. Some development banks will state a "board date" or "decision date." When funding approval is obtained, the legal documents are accepted and signed, the implementation phase begins.
Borrower
Enerjisa Enerji A.S.
A public entity (government or state-owned) provided with funds or financial support to manage and/or implement a project.
Sectors
  • Energy
The service or industry focus of the investment. A project can have several sectors.
Investment Type(s)
Loan
The categories of the bank investment: loan, grant, guarantee, technical assistance, advisory services, equity and fund.
Investment Amount (USD)
$ 150.00 million
Value listed on project documents at time of disclosure. If necessary, this amount is converted to USD ($) on the date of disclosure. Please review updated project documents for more information.
Loan Amount (USD)
$ 150.00 million
Value listed on project documents at time of disclosure. If necessary, this amount is converted to USD ($) on the date of disclosure. Please review updated project documents for more information.
Project Cost (USD)
$ 150.00 million
Value listed on project documents at time of disclosure. If necessary, this amount is converted to USD ($) on the date of disclosure. Please review updated project documents for more information.
Primary Source

Original disclosure @ EBRD website

Updated in EWS Aug 20, 2025

Disclosed by Bank Aug 18, 2025


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Project Description
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As stated by the EBRD, the project consists of a senior unsecured loan of up to USD 150 million equivalent in TRY to Enerjisa Enerji A.S..

The proceeds of the Loan will be used to finance (i) the modernization and reconstruction of the electricity network in the Toroslar Region, affected by the destructive earthquakes of 6 February 2023, amounting to USD 125 million equivalent in TRY, and (ii) the development and construction of solar power plants of up to 35MW installed capacity by Enerjisa Customer Solutions, 100% owned by Enerjisa Enerji, amounting to USD 25m equivalent in TRY.

The Bank's additionality stems from (i) supporting an energy market player in the green transition in the adverse macro-economic environment, where the EBRD is seen as an essential partner for reliable long-term local currency financing, and (ii) ensuring security of electricity supply in the earthquake affected cities.
The Project is Gender Additional as the Company will promote women's enhanced access to board positions in energy sector in Turkiye by supporting the creation of a female talent pool for independent board member positions. This will be achieved through the adaptation of Bank's "Director Nomination Toolkit for Companies in Turkiye" and the development of a tailored online training programme.

Investment Description
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Private Actors Description
A Private Actor is a non-governmental body or entity that is the borrower or client of a development project, which can include corporations, private equity and banks. This describes the private actors and their roles in relation to the project, when private actor information is disclosed or has been further researched.

As stated by the EBRD, Enerjisa Enerji is an existing client of the Bank, operating electricity distribution and electricity retail business in Turkiye, serving a quarter of Turkiye's population.

Enerjisa Enerji is one of the leading private utility players in Turkiye, listed on the Borsa Istanbul. The Company operates electricity distribution networks and retail electricity supply companies in three regions: Ankara, Asian side of Istanbul and central southern part of Turkiye. It operates as a JV between Haci Omer Sabanci Holding A.S. ("Sabanci Holding") and E.ON International Participations N.V. (fully owned by E.ON SE ("E.ON")), with each partner holding 40%. The remaining 20% of shares are in a free float on Borsa Istanbul following an IPO in February 2018.

Private Actor 1 Private Actor 1 Role Private Actor 1 Sector Relation Private Actor 2 Private Actor 2 Role Private Actor 2 Sector
E.ON SE Investor Energy invests in ENERJISA ENERJI AS Client Energy
Haci Omer Sabanci Holding A.S. Investor Industry and Trade invests in ENERJISA ENERJI AS Client Energy

Contact Information
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Client - Enerjisa Enerji AS:

Müge Cevirgen
Email: muge.cevirgen@enerjisa.com
Phone: +905325523828
Website: https://www.enerjisa.com.tr/
Address: Barbaros Mah. Begonya Sok. No: 1/1 Nida Kule, Bati Atasehir Istanbul / Türkiye

ACCESS TO INFORMATION

You can request information by emailing: accessinfo@ebrd.com or by using this electronic form: https://www.ebrd.com/eform/information-request

ACCOUNTABILITY MECHANISM OF EBRD

The Project Complaint Mechanism (PCM) is the independent complaint mechanism and fact-finding body for people who have been or are likely to be adversely affected by an European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)-financed project. If you submit a complaint to the PCM, it may assess compliance with EBRD's own policies and procedures to prevent harm to the environment or communities or it may assist you in resolving the problem that led to the complaint through a dialogue with those implementing the project. Additionally, the PCM has the authority to recommend a project be suspended in the event that harm is imminent.

You can contact the PCM at: pcm@ebrd.com or you can submit a complaint online using an online form at: http://www.ebrd.com/eform/pcm/complaint_form?language=en

You can learn more about the PCM and how to file a complaint at: http://www.ebrd.com/work-with-us/project-finance/project-complaint-mechanism.html

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