We enable private and institutional investors to invest through the company in one of the largest investment funds which invests in renewable energy projects in Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago and the wider Caribbean region: the MPC Caribbean Clean Energy Fund LLC
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MPC Caribbean Clean Energy is a Caribbean-based investment company with the clear vision to boost investments into renewable energy projects in the Caribbean.
Investing into significant growth potential in renewable energy projects in the Caribbean region, where these energy sources are increasingly becoming an economical form of new electricity generation.
MPC Caribbean Clean Energy Announces Plans for Strategic Reorganization of its Group Structure
ST. MICHAEL, Barbados – 10 May 2023 – MPC Caribbean Clean Energy Limited (MPCCEL) has announced plans for a strategic reorganization of its group structure, which aims to simplify the organization and reduce administrative costs. The reorganization should also enhance the company’s corporate governance through the appointment of an additional independent director. The leaner structure is expected to reduce annual operating expenses by up to 25%.
Under the new structure, all assets of the MPC Caribbean Clean Energy Fund LLC (MPCCEF or the Fund) will be transferred to MPC Caribbean Clean Energy Limited, which will obtain full ownership of the Fund’s interests in renewable energy projects and operating assets across the Caribbean and Central America. The reorganization will only represent a change in legal structure with no change of ultimate beneficial ownership, while reducing one intermediate layer.
In 2019, MPC Caribbean Clean Energy Limited was a pioneer in becoming the first publicly listed company in Jamaica and Trinidad and Tobago with the sole focus on clean energy investments across the Caribbean Basin and selected Central American countries.
Martin Vogt, Managing Director, MPC Capital: “The Fund has closed its capital raising and investment period and we expect all remaining capital to be deployed in projects in 2023. We see a growing market opportunity and investment interest in this industry in the region. The transformation and reorganisation should enable the company not just to save significant administrative costs and provide for much greater financial and operational transparency, but most importantly position itself for future growth in the Caribbean’s renewable energy market. MPC Capital will continue to support the company as a key shareholder.”
The 14.31% shares in the MPC Caribbean Clean Energy Fund LLC currently held by MPC Capital AG will be transferred to MPC Caribbean Clean Energy Limited in exchange for additional Class B shares to be issued by the listed company. This swap will increase MPC Capital AG’s indirect stake in MPC Caribbean Clean Energy Limited from currently 3.19% to approximately 22.2%, ultimately becoming one of its Top 3 shareholders. There will be no economic dilution to the existing Class B Shareholders from the issuance of the additional Class B Shares to a nominee of MPC Capital AG.
Subject to MPCCEL shareholder approval at the upcoming annual general meeting and regulatory approvals, the contemplated transaction and group reorganization are expected to be completed by Q4 2023.
Notice of Material Change pursuant to Section 64(1)(b) of the Securities Act 2012 and the Trinidad and Tobago Stock Exchange Rules
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About MPC Caribbean Clean Energy Ltd MPC Caribbean Clean Energy Ltd (the Company) is a Caribbean-based investment company which was established with the clear vision to enable private and institutional investors from Jamaica and Trinidad and Tobago to invest through the Company into one of the few investment funds which invests in renewable energy projects in Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago and the wider Caribbean region: the MPC Caribbean Clean Energy Fund LLC (the Investment Company or the Fund). More details at www.mpc-cleanenergy.com
About MPC Capital AG MPC Capital is a global asset and investment manager for real assets in the areas of real estate, renewables, and shipping. Its range of services includes the selection, initiation, development and structuring of investments, through active management to divestment. With approximately 200 employees and over 25 years of experience, MPC Capital offers institutional investors access to investments in selected markets with attractive growth and return opportunities. As a responsible company with a family background that has been listed on the stock exchange since 2000, MPC Capital contributes to meeting the financing needs to achieve global climate goals. More details at www.mpc-capital.com
This communication is targeted at, and subscription in MPC Caribbean Clean Energy Limited (the "Company") is only open to, prospective investors that are resident in one or more of the following jurisdictions and not in any other jurisdiction: Jamaica and Trinidad and Tobago. Any offer or sale of securities may in certain jurisdictions be restricted by law. The communication does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy interests in the Company in any jurisdiction to any person to whom it is unlawful to make such offer or solicitation in such jurisdiction. In particular, this communication is not an offer of securities for sale in the United States or to any US person (as defined for purposes of US securities laws in general, and the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, in particular), and such offers and sales may not be made in the United States absent registration or exemption from registration. Any public offering of securities to be made in the United States will be made by means of a prospectus that will contain additional, detailed information regarding the statements made herein.
MPC Caribbean Clean Energy refinances loan for Tilawind project
ST. MICHAEL, Barbados – 9 January 2023 – MPC Caribbean Clean Energy Limited has announced today that refinancing for the Tilawind project has been finalized. Tilawind is an operational wind park in Costa Rica that is held by the MPC Caribbean Clean Energy Fund (the Investment Company of the regionally publicly listed MPC Caribbean Clean Energy Limited).
The new loan agreement was finalized with Banco Nacional and features a lower interest rate, a lower reserve balance and an improvement on repayment schedule.
Gözde Kurusoy, Director of Banking and Finance for Renewable Energies at MPC Capital, said: “With the improvement on the existing loan terms and conditions, we are able to increase the projected yield for investors. This again shows our active management of the assets and our strong commitment to support the energy transition towards a low carbon economy in the region.”
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About MPC Caribbean Clean Energy Ltd MPC Caribbean Clean Energy Ltd (the Company) is a Caribbean-based investment company which was established in 2017 with the clear vision to enable private and institutional investors from Jamaica and Trinidad and Tobago to invest through the Company into one of the few investment funds which invests in renewable energy projects in Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago and the wider Caribbean region: the MPC Caribbean Clean Energy Fund LLC (the Investment Company or the Fund). More details atwww.mpc-cleanenergy.com
This communication is targeted at, and subscription in MPC Caribbean Clean Energy Limited (the "Company") is only open to, prospective investors that are resident in one or more of the following jurisdictions and not in any other jurisdiction: Jamaica and Trinidad and Tobago. Any offer or sale of securities may in certain jurisdictions be restricted by law. The communication does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy interests in the Company in any jurisdiction to any person to whom it is unlawful to make such offer or solicitation in such jurisdiction. In particular, this communication is not an offer of securities for sale in the United States or to any US person (as defined for purposes of US securities laws in general, and the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, in particular), and such offers and sales may not be made in the United States absent registration or exemption from registration. Any public offering of securities to be made in the United States will be made by means of a prospectus that will contain additional, detailed information regarding the statements made herein.
MPC Caribbean Clean Energy completes acquisition of solar park in the Dominican Republic
ST. MICHAEL, Barbados – 12 May 2022 – MPC Caribbean Clean Energy Fund LLC announced the completion of the acquisition of the operational Monte Plata solar park in the Dominican Republic. MPC Caribbean Clean Energy Fund (the Investment Company of the regionally publicly listed MPC Caribbean Clean Energy Limited) indirectly holds a shareholding of approximately 36% in the asset.
The Monte Plata solar park, which currently sells all of its generated power under a 20 year US-dollar denominated PPA to the state-owned Dominican Corporation of State Electrical Companies, was the first utility-scale power station in the Dominican Republic and was also the largest project of its kind in the Caribbean at the time of commissioning in 2016. The project attracted USD 38 million of senior debt from the Dutch and German development finance institutions FMO and DEG in 2018. The solar park has an operational capacity of 33.4 MWp.
The project will be expanded to 75.6 MWp of installed solar PV capacity. For the capacity expansion, a 15 year US-dollar denominated PPA for an additional 42.2 MWp of solar PV capacity was signed in October 2021. Since then all project development activities have been completed in parallel and construction was initiated in April 2022. The commissioning and commercialization of a combined annual energy production of approximately 118,000 MWh and then annual energy sales of 68,500 MWh from the expended capacity is expected to take place in Q2/Q3 2023. Financial closing with the current lenders FMO and DEG is expected to be achieved shortly. Over the course of its operational lifespan the expanded solar park will help avoid the production of nearly 2 million tonnes of CO2.
With regards to the social and economic benefits for neighboring communities, the project expects to generate around 300 direct jobs and close to 1,000 indirect jobs at its peak stage of construction similar to how it did during phase 1.
Gözde Kurusoy, Director Banking and Finance at MPC, said: “The Dominican Republic is the largest existing renewables independent power producer market in the Caribbean, with about 780 MW of installed wind and solar power capacity. The Dominican government intends to generate 25% of its energy from renewable sources by 2030 and plans to be CO2 neutral by 2050. To achieve these goals, the Dominican government has made the development of renewable energy projects a priority. Diversifying the country’s energy matrix and reducing reliance on fossil fuels will be important steps for the Dominican Republic’s future. With the financial close of this acquisition, MPC Caribbean Clean Energy Fund shows the commitment to accelerate economic growth, support the transition towards a low carbon economy and drive community and social impact.”
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About MPC Caribbean Clean Energy Ltd MPC Caribbean Clean Energy Ltd (the Company) is a Caribbean-based investment company which was established in 2017 with the clear vision to enable private and institutional investors from Jamaica and Trinidad and Tobago to invest through the Company into one of the few investment funds which invests in renewable energy projects in Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago and the wider Caribbean region: the MPC Caribbean Clean Energy Fund LLC (the Investment Company or the Fund). More details atwww.mpc-cleanenergy.com
This communication is targeted at, and subscription in MPC Caribbean Clean Energy Limited (the "Company") is only open to, prospective investors that are resident in one or more of the following jurisdictions and not in any other jurisdiction: Jamaica and Trinidad and Tobago. Any offer or sale of securities may in certain jurisdictions be restricted by law. The communication does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy interests in the Company in any jurisdiction to any person to whom it is unlawful to make such offer or solicitation in such jurisdiction. In particular, this communication is not an offer of securities for sale in the United States or to any US person (as defined for purposes of US securities laws in general, and the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, in particular), and such offers and sales may not be made in the United States absent registration or exemption from registration. Any public offering of securities to be made in the United States will be made by means of a prospectus that will contain additional, detailed information regarding the statements made herein.
