Ayg-1 Solar Power Plant Revolving Facility (EBRD-53284)

Regions
  • Europe and Central Asia
Geographic location where the impacts of the investment may be experienced.
Countries
  • Armenia
Geographic location where the impacts of the investment may be experienced.
Specific Location
Talin, Ashnak, Katnaghbyur, Dashtadem (Aragatsotn Region)
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Financial Institutions
  • European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)
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Project Status
Proposed
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Bank Risk Rating
B
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Voting Date
Nov 28, 2023
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
Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC - Masdar (Parent Company)
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Sectors
  • Energy
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Investment Type(s)
Loan
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Investment Amount (USD)
$ 6.00 million
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Loan Amount (USD)
$ 6.00 million
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Project Cost (USD)
$ 186.60 million
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Primary Source

Original disclosure @ EBRD website

Updated in EWS Oct 18, 2023

Disclosed by Bank Oct 17, 2023

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Project Description
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As stated by the EBRD, the project consists of a revolving facility to finance VAT payments during construction of a 200MWac solar photovoltaic power plant located in towns of Talin and Dashtadem of the Aragatsotn Region in the west of Armenia. The Borrower is a limited liability company incorporated in Armenia and 85% owned by Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC - Masdar.

The Project will contribute to the strategic priority of the Government of Armenia to increase the share of renewable projects in the national energy mix and decrease its reliance on the fossil-fueled generation. It will contribute to the mitigation of climate impact by adding 200 MWac of solar generation capacity to the national energy system corresponding to expected reduction of CO2 emissions by up to 169,000 tonnes per annum.

The area of land required for the solar photo-voltaic site is 525ha which is located in modified habitat on low quality agricultural land in Talin community. The short (c. 300m) new overhead line will connect to an existing sub-station line passing through adjacent to the site.

Investment Description
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Private Actors Description
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As stated by Bloomberg, Masdar Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company provides renewable energy solutions. The Company offers clean energy development, sustainable procurement, and supply chain consultancy services. Masdar Abu Dhabi Future Energy serves customers worldwide.

The Borrower is a limited liability company incorporated in Armenia and 85% owned by Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC - Masdar.

Private Actor 1 Private Actor 1 Role Private Actor 1 Sector Relation Private Actor 2 Private Actor 2 Role Private Actor 2 Sector
- - - - Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC - Masdar Parent Company Energy

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Parent Company - Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC (Masdar):

Vipul Goyal
Email: vgoyal@masdar.ae
Website: https://masdar.ae/
Address: PO Box 54115, Abu Dhabi, UAE

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