Swedbank Provides EUR 77.5 Million Loan for Green Energy Projects in Latvia

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Swedbank Lithuania and Swedbank Latvia have granted a joint loan of EUR 77.5 million to Ignitis Renewables to finance the development of solar farms in Latvia. The funding will aid in the completion of the Stelpe and Varme solar farms, with a combined installed capacity of 239 MW, and is expected to reach commercial operation this year. The loan amount is shared equally between the two banks. According to Jonas Rimavicius, CFO at Ignitis Group, the project will significantly increase local green energy generation in the region. Swedbank's commitment to financing green energy projects aligns with their goal of strengthening the energy sector's resilience and reducing emissions in the region.

Key Takeaways:

  • Swedbank Lithuania and Swedbank Latvia provided a joint loan of EUR 77.5 million to Ignitis Renewables for green energy projects in Latvia.
  • The loan will finance the completion of the Stelpe and Varme solar farms, with a total installed capacity of 239 MW.
  • The solar farms are expected to reach commercial operation this year and generate enough energy to power around 96,000 households in Latvia.
  • The investment in the projects is estimated to reach around EUR 178 million, including construction and project acquisition costs.
  • The loan amount is shared equally between Swedbank Lithuania and Swedbank Latvia.
  • Ignitis Renewables has a financing agreement with Swedbank for other projects, including the Vilnius Combined Heat and Power Plant and a wind farm in Jurbarkas.
  • Swedbank's Green Loan Portfolio has reached EUR 1.45 billion, with 800 MW of installed renewables capacity in total.

Statistics:

  • EUR 77.5 million: the joint loan amount provided by Swedbank Lithuania and Swedbank Latvia to Ignitis Renewables.
  • 239 MW: the total installed capacity of the Stelpe and Varme solar farms.
  • 96,000: the number of households that will be powered by the solar farms.
  • EUR 178 million: the estimated investment in the projects, including construction and project acquisition costs.
  • EUR 1.45 billion: the total value of Swedbank's Green Loan Portfolio.
  • 800 MW: the total installed renewables capacity in Swedbank's Green Loan Portfolio.

Sources:

  • Gulfoilandgas.com.
  • SyndiGate Media Inc.