CEFC backs clean energy developer ACEN to develop 8 GW renewables portfolio

MANILA,Philippines,Nov. 2,2022 -- RenewablesdeveloperACENandtheCEFChavejoined forcestodevelop large-scale clean energy assets across Australia,powered by a $75 million CEFC investment that will accelerate an 8 GW clean energy portfolio that includes solar,wind,battery and pumped hydro.

The CEFC finance is part of an ACEN Australia debt raise targeting AUD [$600] million and follows an AUD$140m long-term,green loan agreement with Japanese lender MUFG and a AUD$100m facility agreement with DBS Bank.

ACEN is the listed energy platform of Philippine diversified group Ayala,with an 18 GW development portfolio throughout the Asia Pacific region. ACEN Australia will use the loan to further develop its portfolio of Australian clean energy assets.

ACENAustraliahasmorethan1.5GWofprojects atanadvancedstage of development,including the New England Solar project currently under construction,New England Battery,Stubbo Solar and Valley of the Winds projects in the NSW New England and Central-West Orana Renewable Energy Zones,as well as the Robbins Island and Jim's Plain Wind project in North-West Tasmania.

CEFCCEOIanLearmonthsaid:"Australianeeds significantinvestmenttocreatea21stcentury energy mix that decarbonises the grid while delivering a reliable and secure energy supply. With this investment,the CEFC is helping deliver the assets that are critical to reaching net zero emissions by 2050.

"Renewableenergy,transmissioninfrastructureandbattery andpumpedhydrostorageallhave an important part to play in the clean energy transition. Rapid-responding storage assets will underpin a balanced grid and capitalise on Australia's unparalleled renewable energy generation potential.

"Importantly,theCEFCisconfirmingitscommitmenttothedeveloperswhoaredeliveringmore clean energy generation. For ten years we have led the way in developing Australia's solar sector.Asdevelopersfacenewchallengesfromsupplychainconstraintsandincreasedcosts,the CEFC continues to stand by them to ensure that the momentum it helped build in those early years is maintained and strengthened."

ACEN Australia CEO Anton Rohner said: "ACEN Australia is pleased to be working with the CEFC in decarbonising Australia.The debt facilities provided will allow ACEN Australia to expedite our fully developed 400MW Stubbo Solar project. The project has signed key agreementsincludingConnectionAgreementswithTransgrid,with other construction and panelagreementsabouttosigned. TogetherwithacommitmenttoStubboSolarfromtheACEN Board in early October the project is expected to be in construction in January 2023."

ACEN International COO Patrice Clause said:"CEFC plays a critical role in helping us enable renewable developments in Australia.Theworld is geared towards net zero,and collaboration across industries and the society isvitalin thisjourney.ACEN is at the forefront of this decarbonizationmovement,andaim todeliver 20GW of renewableenergy capacity by 2030."

The ACEN Australia loan facility complies with parent company ACEN Corporation's Green Finance Framework. In a move designed to build confidence in the market,it is structured to be classified as a "Green Loan" under the Loan Market Association Green Loan Principles2021.

AbouttheCEFC

TheCEFCisaspecialistinvestoratthecentreofeffortstohelpdeliver onAustralia'sambitions forathriving,lowemissionsfuture. Withastronginvestmenttrackrecord,wearecommitted to accelerating our transition to net zero emissions by 2050. In addressing some of our toughest emissions challenges,we are filling market gaps and collaborating with investors,innovators andindustryleaderstospursubstantialnewinvestmentwhere itwillhavethegreatest impact. TheCEFCinvests onbehalfoftheAustralianGovernment,withastrongcommitmenttodeliver a positive return for taxpayers across our portfolio.

AboutACEN

ACEN is the listed energy platform of the Ayala Group. The company has ~4,000 MW of attributable capacity in the Philippines,Vietnam,Indonesia,India,and Australia,with a renewable share of 87%,which is among the highest in the region.

ACEN'saspirationistobethelargest listedrenewablesplatform inSoutheastAsia,withagoal ofreaching20GWofrenewablescapacity by2030.In2021,ACENannounceditscommitment to achieve Net Zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. This will involve the early retirement of its remaining coal plant by 2040 and transition the company's generation portfolio to 100% renewable energy by 2025.

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