ReNew raises $400 million by issuing Green Bonds

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ReNew Energy Global Plc (NASDAQ: RNW, RNWWW) has successfully raised US$400 million through the issuance of senior secured dollar notes at an interest rate of 4.5%. These are certified green bonds, listed on the Singapore Exchange, with a tenor of 5.25 years. The funds will be used for refinancing existing high-cost debt and financing renewable energy projects. This marks the first High Yield issuance from the ASEAN and South Asian regions for 2022. ReNew has raised over US$3.5 billion via similar issuances, demonstrating strong investor interest.

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• Successfully raised US$400 million at 4.5% interest.
• Funds will refinance existing high-cost debt and support renewable energy projects.
• First High Yield issuance from ASEAN and South Asian regions in 2022.
• Total raised exceeds US$3.5 billion across eight issuances.

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GURUGRAM, India, Jan. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ReNew Energy Global Plc ("ReNew" or "the Company") (NASDAQ: RNW) (NASDAQ: RNWWW), India's leading renewable energy company, today announced that India Clean Energy Holdings, a Mauritian entity, and a wholly owned subsidiary of ReNew Energy Global Plc (the parent company of ReNew Power Private Limited), has raised US$400 million at 4.5% by issuing senior secured dollar notes.

The dollar notes are certified green bonds by Climate Bond Initiative and will be listed on the Singapore Exchange (SGX). These Green Bonds have a tenor of 5.25 years. This is the first High Yield issuance out of the ASEAN and South Asian regions in 2022.

These notes were subscribed to by investors from the US and Asia at about 40% each and the balance by EMEA-based investors. The bulk of notes were subscribed to by long-only fund managers and pension funds. So far the Company, through its subsidiaries, has raised in excess of US$3.5 billion across eight such issuances, of which seven are outstanding.

The amount raised would be used by ReNew's subsidiaries to refinance existing high-cost debt and fund capital expenditure in renewable energy assets or for other purposes as permitted by law

Speaking about the amount raised, President Corporate Finance, Mr. Kailash Vaswani, said: "In line with our rapid expansion plans to accelerate India's energy transition, this issuance goes a long way in helping us meet our robust growth objectives and reduce our cost of capital. We will continue to seek fundraising opportunities to refinance our existing debt with lower-cost fixed rate green bonds."

About ReNew: ReNew is one of the largest renewable energy Independent Power Producers (IPPs) in India and globally. ReNew develops, builds, owns, and operates utility-scale wind and solar energy projects, hydro projects and distributed solar energy projects. As of November 30, 2021, ReNew had a total capacity of approximately 10.3 GW of renewable energy projects across India including commissioned and committed projects. For more information, please visit: www.renewpower.in; Follow ReNew Power on Twitter @ReNew_Power

 

 

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SOURCE ReNew Power Private Limited

FAQ

What amount did ReNew raise by issuing green bonds?

ReNew raised US$400 million by issuing green bonds.

What is the interest rate on ReNew's new green bonds?

The interest rate on the new green bonds is 4.5%.

How will ReNew use the funds raised from the green bonds?

The funds will be used to refinance existing high-cost debt and for capital expenditures in renewable energy assets.

What is significant about ReNew's bond issuance in 2022?

It is the first High Yield issuance out of the ASEAN and South Asian regions in 2022.

What is the tenor of ReNew's newly issued green bonds?

The tenor of the newly issued green bonds is 5.25 years.