Investment: Mobilizing Capital for a Greener Romania

WHT Energy facilitates sustainable investments by offering institutional-grade renewable energy assets. With over €300 million in equity deployed and financing partnerships with EIB, EBRD, US DFC, and EXIM, we provide secure and profitable investment opportunities in the 20 MW to 454 MW range.

Diversified Investment Models

Turnkey Development

Fully permitted, ready-to-build renewable energy projects offering attractive internal rates of return, strong profitability, and rapid execution timelines.

Key Benefits:

  • Elimination of regulatory and permitting delays
  • High-yield opportunities with reduced development risk
  • Projects positioned as top-tier investment opportunities
  • Full clarity on construction and grid connection

Joint Ventures

Co-development models delivering strong expected returns and solid long-term value creation, supported by robust financial performance and collaborative risk management.

Advantages Include:

  • Shared investment and operational responsibilities
  • Leverage of local and international expertise
  • Agile project delivery with aligned interests
  • Flexible exit and profit-sharing structures

Build‑Own‑Operate

Long-term investment options providing predictable income, operational control, and sustainable cash flow over extended periods.

Why Choose BOO Models?

  • Full ownership of energy assets
  • Long-term return visibility with stable operations
  • Ideal for infrastructure investors and funds seeking steady performance
  • Strong alignment with ESG and impact goals

Advanced Financing Structures

Project Finance

Our project finance structures include up to 80% leverage with strong DSCRs, while EU Innovation and Modernization Funds help reduce upfront CAPEX.

Financing Characteristics:

  • Debt-to-equity ratios up to 80:20
  • Repayment periods ranging from 15-20 years
  • Competitive interest rates linked to European indices
  • Limited or no personal guarantees

Diverse Funding Sources:

  • International and local commercial banks
  • Development financial institutions
  • Specialized investment funds
  • Capital markets

European Funds and Grants

European Innovation Fund: Support up to 40% of CAPEX for innovative projects.
Modernization Fund: Direct funding for projects in eligible member states.
InvestEU Program: Guarantees and credit facilities to reduce investment risks.
European Regional Development Fund: Support for projects with regional impact.

Contracts for Difference (CfD)

Utilizing Upcoming Romanian Regulatory Frameworks: To secure long-term predictable revenues.
Revenue Stability: Guaranteeing minimum revenues with potential to benefit from price increases.
Market Risk Reduction: Protection from energy price volatility.
Investor Attractiveness: Improving project attractiveness to investors and lenders.

Financial Solutions for Corporate Clients

Financial Solutions for Corporate Clients

Zero-Upfront PPA Options: Delivering energy solutions without initial investment from clients.
Embedded Cost Savings: Guaranteeing energy cost savings from day one.
Contractual Flexibility: Diverse contractual options suitable for different customer needs.
Risk Management: Assuming performance and maintenance risks on behalf of clients.

Green Financing and Compliance

ESG Reporting: Supporting clients in preparing environmental, social, and governance reports.
EU Taxonomy Compliance: Ensuring project compliance with European taxonomy standards.
Carbon Reduction Targets: Helping clients achieve their environmental goals.
Green Certificates: Providing renewable energy and carbon neutral certificates.

Comprehensive Financial Advisory

Development from Concept to Construction

Financial Feasibility Assessment: Comprehensive financial studies to assess project viability.
Financing Structuring: Designing optimal financing structures for each project.
Risk Management: Identifying and managing financial and commercial risks.
Lender Negotiations: Leading negotiations with financial institutions.

Investor-Ready Instruments

Investor-Aligned Financial Instruments: Developing investment packages ready for investors.
Legal Documentation: Preparing all required legal and financial documentation.
Due Diligence: Conducting comprehensive due diligence processes.
Financial Close Management: Efficiently managing the financial close process.

Innovation in Financing

Innovative Financial Instruments

Green Bonds: Issuing and structuring green bonds to finance projects.
Specialized Investment Funds: Developing investment funds dedicated to renewable energy.
Blended Finance: Combining public and private financing to improve financing terms.
Performance-Based Financing: Linking financing to environmental and financial performance indicators.

Digital Financial Technologies

Digital Financing Platforms: Developing digital platforms to facilitate financing processes.
Smart Contracts: Using blockchain technology in financing contracts.
Advanced Financial Analysis: Using artificial intelligence in financial analysis.
Digital Portfolio Management: Advanced digital systems for investment portfolio management.

Financial Risk Management

Risk Analysis and Assessment

1 – Risk Modeling: Developing advanced models for financial risk assessment.
 
2 – Stress Testing: Conducting comprehensive stress tests for projects and portfolios.
 
3 – Sensitivity Analysis: Analyzing project sensitivity to different variables.
 
4 – Active Risk Management: Implementing active risk management strategies.

Hedging and Protection Tools

1 – Financial Hedging: Using hedging instruments to protect against interest rate and currency risks.
 
2 – Specialized Insurance: Arranging specialized insurance coverage for projects.
 
3 – Financial Guarantees: Obtaining financial guarantees from reputable institutions.
 
4 – Emergency Funds: Establishing emergency funds to face exceptional circumstances.

Investment Model

WHT Energy employs a versatile investment model designed to maximize returns while effectively managing risk across our renewable portfolio. Our approach allows participation from diverse capital sources with varying risk appetites and return expectations.

WHT Energy’s flexible investment approach enables optimization of financial structures based on project specifics and investor requirements.

Flexible Capital Structures

Projects can be structured as on-balance sheet investments, special purpose vehicles (SPVs), or joint ventures with strategic partners, allowing customized risk allocation and governance frameworks.

Staged Investment

Our development process includes clear stage gates with defined investment tranches, enabling risk mitigation through progressive capital deployment as project milestones are achieved.

Exit Flexibility

Multiple exit strategies are incorporated into investment structures, including operational asset sales to infrastructure funds, IPP portfolios, or long-term hold options for stable yield generation.

Finance Partners and Funds

WHT Energy collaborates with a diverse ecosystem of financial partners to support our ambitious renewable energy portfolio. These strategic relationships provide access to the substantial capital required for our 5 GW development pipeline.

International Funds

Partnerships with specialized renewable energy funds from the USA, Europe, and Asia provide equity capital with deep sector expertise. These relationships include dedicated funding facilities for specific technology verticals within our portfolio.

Financial Institutions

Strong relationships with commercial banks, multilateral development institutions, and export credit agencies secure attractive debt financing terms for our projects, including green bonds and sustainability-linked loans.

Strategic Investors

Participation from industrial partners, energy utilities, and infrastructure investors provides not only capital but also valuable operational expertise and potential offtake arrangements.

WHT Finance

Our dedicated finance arm structures optimal financing packages for each project, coordinating between multiple capital sources and ensuring efficient allocation of resources across the portfolio.

Project Financing Structure

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Capital Secured

Since 2022, WHT Energy has successfully raised over €425 million in project finance, equity investments, and green bonds to fund our rapidly expanding renewable portfolio in Romania.

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BESS Financing

Landmark financing package for a 150 MW/300 MWh battery energy storage system, representing one of Eastern Europe's significant dedicated BESS investments, syndicated with partners from three continents.

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Solar Portfolio

Secured project financing for 125 MW solar portfolio with innovative merchant/PPA hybrid revenue structure, demonstrating lender confidence in Romania's maturing renewable market.

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Green Bond

Successfully issued a substantial corporate green bond, securing long-term capital for mixed technology projects with strong ESG performance metrics and independent verification.

Recent Investment Highlights

WHT Energy employs sophisticated financial structures tailored to each project’s specific characteristics, market conditions, and investor requirements. Our approach optimizes capital efficiency while appropriately allocating risk among stakeholders.

Equity Investment

Typically 20-30% of project costs, sourced from WHT Energy's balance sheet, strategic partners, and specialized renewable energy funds. Equity investors receive priority returns and potential upside from merchant operations.

Project Finance

Non-recourse debt financing representing 50-60% of capital structure, secured against project assets and cash flows. Loan terms typically range from 15-18 years with competitive interest rates reflecting Romania's improving risk profile.

Public Funding

Strategic use of NRRP grants, EU innovation funds, and other public support mechanisms for 5-10% of project costs, particularly for innovative technology applications and grid connection infrastructure.

Green Bonds

Medium to long-term debt instruments representing 10-15% of financing, providing access to ESG-focused institutional investors. All bonds adhere to ICMA Green Bond Principles with independent verification and impact reporting.

Pursuing the Vision, Accomplishing the Mission, Realizing the Dream