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Disclaimer This presentation has been prepared by EDP Renováveis, S.A. (the "Company") solely for use at the presentation to be made on September, 2013. By attending the meeting where this presentation is made, or by reading the presentation slides, you acknowledge and agree to be bound by the following limitations and restrictions. Therefore, this presentation may not be distributed to the press or any other person, and may not be reproduced in any form, in whole or in part for any other purpose without the express consent in writing of the Company. The information contained in this presentation has not been independently verified by any of the Company's advisors. No representation, warranty or undertaking, express or implied, is made as to, and no reliance should be placed on, the fairness, accuracy, completeness or correctness of the information or the opinions contained herein. Neither the Company nor any of its affiliates, advisors or representatives shall have any liability whatsoever (in negligence or otherwise) for any loss howsoever arising from any use of this presentation or its contents or otherwise arising in connection with this presentation. This presentation does not constitute or form part of and should not be construed as, an offer to sell or issue or the solicitation of an offer to buy or acquire securities of the Company or any of its subsidiaries in any jurisdiction or an inducement to enter into investment activity in any jurisdiction. Neither this presentation nor any part thereof, nor the fact of its distribution, shall form the basis of, or be relied on in connection with, any contract or commitment or investment decision whatsoever. Neither this presentation nor any copy of it, nor the information contained herein, in whole or in part, may be taken or transmitted into, or distributed, directly or indirectly to the United States. Any failure to comply with this restriction may constitute a violation of U.S. securities laws. This presentation does not constitute and should not be construed as an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy securities in the United States. No securities of the Company have been registered under U.S. securities laws, and unless so registered may not be offered or sold except pursuant to an exemption from, or in a transaction not subject to, the registration requirements of U.S. securities laws and applicable state securities laws. Matters discussed in this presentation may constitute forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are statements other than in respect of historical facts. The words “believe”, “expect”, “anticipate”, “intends”, “estimate”, “will”, “may”, "continue”, “should” and similar expressions usually identify forward-looking statements. Forward- looking statements include statements regarding: objectives, goals, strategies, outlook and growth prospects; future plans, events or performance and potential for future growth; liquidity, capital resources and capital expenditures; economic outlook and industry trends; developments of the Company’s markets; the impact of regulatory initiatives; and the strength of the Company’s competitors. The forward-looking statements in this presentation are based upon various assumptions, many of which are based, in turn, upon further assumptions, including without limitation, management’s examination of historical operating trends, data contained in the Company’s records and other data available from third parties. Although the Company believes that these assumptions were reasonable when made, these assumptions are inherently subject to significant known and unknown risks, uncertainties, contingencies and other important factors which are difficult or impossible to predict and are beyond its control. Such risks, uncertainties, contingencies and other important factors could cause the actual results, performance or achievements of the Company or industry results to differ materially from those results expressed or implied in this presentation by such forward-looking statements. The information, opinions and forward-looking statements contained in this presentation speak only as at the date of this presentation, and are subject to change without notice unless required by applicable law. The Company and its respective agents, employees or advisors do not intend to, and expressly disclaim any duty, undertaking or obligation to, make or disseminate any supplement, amendment, update or revision to any of the information, opinions or forward-looking statements contained in this presentation to reflect any change in events, conditions or circumstances. 2
EDPR top quality and diversified portfolio of 8.1 GW in 1H13 Canada Building the first wind farm 30 MW Belgium UK Offshore 57 MW Poland #1 #3 US under dev. up to 2.4 GW 320 MW 3,637 MW France 314 MW Romania #2 Italy 378 MW Brazil #1 Portugal Spain #3 40 MW 1,010 MW 2,310 MW 84 MW Notes: 1H13 Figures; Portugal installed capacity includes 391 MW from ENEOP (Equity Consolidated) 4
EDPR a worldwide renewable market leader An outstanding growth rate over the last 5 years #3 worldwide wind energy producer Electricity Production Evolution Top Wind Players (TWh) (TWh, 2012) +24% 31.0 CAGR 25.8 18.4 18.4 16.8 16.8 14.4 15.2 10.9 7.8 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Iberdrola Nextera EDPR Longyuan Acciona Source: Companies‘ Reports 5
Solid key metrics drivers… 1H13 Operating Metrics 1H13 Financial Metrics Electricity Output 10.7 TWh EBITDA €560m Ongoing growth +8% YoY Solid returns +11% YoY Load Factor 33% Net Profit €129m Quality assets +0.7bps YoY Increased profitability +29% YoY Selling Price €64.3/MWh Free Cash-Flow Low risk portfolio Self funding strategy €298m +5% YoY …delivering stronger profitability and robust cash-flow generation 6
Executing a clear strategy to enhance shareholder returns Quality assets delivering increased profitability Ongoing premium performance on key operating metrics: Load Factor, Availability and Cost Control Better visibility in the US: +250 MW PPA signed in the 1H13 for operating capacity Selective and profitable growth Targeting 0.5 GW of capacity additions for 2013: +163 MW YTD & remaining under or to start construction Increased visibility on growth: +0.4 GW of PPA structured for new capacity to be installed in 2014/15 in US Self-funding business model €368m cashed-in through asset rotation in the 1H13: 1st transaction with CTG concluded (Portugal) Self-funded growth to be enabled by additional transactions under negotiations with financial investors and CTG 7
Quality assets delivering increased profitability
First-class assets with 4.4 average years of age set to deliver premium returns Assets’ Average Age and Residual Useful Life Asset Base Invested Capital (Years; weighted average) (MW) (€ million) EDPR Assets Age Spain 5.8 2,310 Portugal 4.8 1,011 Property, Plant and Equipment France 4.1 314 Belgium 4.3 57 (-) PP&E, assets under construction Poland 1.4 320 (-) Cash grants received in the US Romania 1.4 378 Italy 0.5 40 (=) Invested Capital in Existing Assets US 4.1 3,637 Brazil 2.4 84 11,528 (gross) 10,371 (net) EDPR 4.4 8,150 0 5 10 15 20 25 EDPR has €11.5bn invested in a very young asset base with 21 years of useful life Notes: 1H13 Figures; Portugal installed capacity includes 391 MW from ENEOP (Equity Consolidated) 9
Premium performance based on a distinctive expertise Spanish Load Factor: EDPR vs. Market Average Energy Assessment & Engineering 28% 26% 27% 27% 25% 25% Spanish Market Wind assessment is knowledge-based and difficult to replicate Provides site selection criteria 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Load Factor: LT view on Current Assets Optimises layout for superior performance 32% 32% 27% 27% 27% 24% 24% 23% 24% Supports turbine selection Key value drivers to maximize load factors and revenues Strong in-house wind energy assessment knowledge delivering a structural competitive advantage 10
A diversified portfolio delivering balanced output 1H13 Electricity Output Breakdown Electricity Output Breakdown (GWh; %) (GWh, %) Brazil 6% 9% RoE US PPA 10% 8% Portugal 41% Brazil 1% 30% 28% Spain 37% 40% US PPA Spain US Spot 29% 11% 16% Portugal 14% US Spot Rest of 8% Europe 2010 2011 2012 9% Balanced generation portfolio with increased output in Eastern Europe and lower merchant exposure in US 11
Diversified portfolio with 88% of PPA/Regulated frameworks with a long-term maturity Capacity under Long-Term Remuneration Frameworks (MW; 1H13) Spot Maturity Portfolio exposed to a diversified set of economic regimes 44% 49% 44% 45% 88% of PPA/Regulated Frameworks with a long-term maturity beyond 2020 12% 7% 2025 Jun-13 PPA/ FiT Green LT Hedges Certificates (floors/caps) Notes: PPA/LT Hedges: US, Brazil, Specific Polish projects, Belgium 12
Solid price performance supported by low risk portfolio EDPR Average Selling Price Breakdown of Average Selling Price per MWh (€/MWh) 2010 2011 2012 1H13 YoY% €79 €83 €88 €85 -3% +5% YoY €94 €99 €102 €108 +1% 63 64 58 58 RoE €94 €96 €107 €111 +4% PPA/ Hedge $54 $51 $52 $52 +1% Spot $31 $30 $31 $31 +24% R$254 R$278 R$286 R$309 +11% 2010 2011 2012 1H13 1H13 average selling price of 64.3€ per MWh, meaning +5% YoY 13
Operational excellence is at the core of EDPR throughout the projects’ life cycle 1. Performance Optimisation Innovative product Continuous improvement enhancements Remote control system and Power-enhancing retrofits performance management Systematic review of pioneered by EDPR to boost underperformance, root cause Data from over 2 million sensors annual production analysis and implementing in >5,000 WTG, monitored and improvement initiatives to controlled in real time maximize availability, efficiency Proprietary management and reduce costs systems to analyse WTG performance 2. Comprehensive O&M Strategy Closely manage the initial Post initial warranty End of warranty warranty contracts O&M contract 1. Full Scope agreements Proactive supervision with O&M contractors Exhaustive end of warranty through quality assurance inspections before 2. Modular Maintenance and control inspections to launching competitive Model (M3), keeping high identify serial/infancy tenders value-added activities defects in-house 14
EDPR’s O&M strategy is successfully implemented, resulting in lower O&M costs Breakdown by O&M Contracts Latest O&M Service Tenders (GW; 2012) (€k per MW) 8.0 GW M3 -20% Contracts Expiration Date -15% >2015 Full scope contracts 68% Adequate for Initial wind farms with 6% very stable warranty 16% 10% 2013 track-record 2015 2014 Dec-12 Initial Full Scope M3 Warranty Contracts Estimated Cost Cost Cost 84% of O&M costs predictable/fixed Combination of O&M strategic options, competitive for the medium/long-term tenders and market context yielding lower O&M costs 15
Strong discipline of controllable operating costs Operating costs breakdown(1) Opex/MW Evolution (€ million, %) (€k) 10% 13% 14% 21% Levies -3% 48.8 47.3 90% 87% 86% 79% Opex O&M represent 40% of opex (2010-1H13) 2010 2011 2012 1H13 2010 2012 Operating costs have been mostly penalised by the …while on controllable costs EDPR has been introduction of new levies (e.g. 7% tax in Spain)… demonstrating higher efficiency Notes: (1) Excludes write-offs. 16
Stronger business metrics resulting in higher profitability since 2011 EBITDA per Average Installed Capacity (€k) 2011 131 +5% YoY • Decreasing merchant exposure and 129 electricity price depressing EBITDA 120 2012… • Increased exposure to the higher realised prices in Eastern Europe • PPAs signed in the US guaranteed lower exposure to spot market, accretive to EBITDA 2010 2011 2012 1H13 Selective growth towards most attractive markets and reduction of merchant exposure enabling increased returns 17
Selective and profitable growth
EDPR to keep benefiting from a diversified portfolio… • Decree-Law published in Feb-13 respecting the agreement reached between the wind sector and the government to extend Win-win solution and the remuneration framework improved visibility Portugal • RDL 9/2013 changes the remuneration framework for the sector with key details still pending to be published Structurally changes • Return conceptually defined as Spanish 10Y Bond Yield + 300bps remuneration for regulatory life Spain • New law maintain number of GC per technology, although re- profiles the projects’ cash-flows. Rights preserved and limited • Draft proposal for new wind farms, reduction to 1.5 GC until 2017 impact on profitability Romania and 3GC for solar PV • Enactment of the new RES Law has been postponed, impacting the Green Certificate market prices and new long-term contracts New Law to potentially solve negotiations current price environment Poland • Italy: 2013 YTD renewable tenders successfully completed (EDPR securing 60 MW with a 20-year PPA) Long-term visibility for • Brazil: Upcoming tenders in the 4Q13 to award 20-year PPA new projects Italy, Brazil, France • France: Stable regulatory framework • PTC extension enabling a favourable environment in the US triggering new RfP for PPAs (2013 YTD EDPR secured a total of 380 New growth opportunities on MW PPA for operating projects) the short-term US 19
…to execute a flexible growth model… 2014-15 Growth Breakdown (MW) New New Markets Markets PPA based growth to provide & Techs & Techs very high visibility on future returns Strong interest from institutional investors on US PPA assets to enhance asset rotation program US to be at the core of EDPR growth 0% - 30% EDPR global growth not to exceed 500 MW/year Original Strategy Growth Shift …enabling EDPR to capture opportunities in the most attractive countries 20
US emerging after PTC extension and improved fundamentals PTC extension Increasing demand EDPR competitive projects RFPs by Utilities for new PPA (GW) 2013YTD EDPR New PPAs • 10-year PTC starting from COD 2.3 Operating • Start of construction to begin 250 MW before YE2013 projects 1.6 Wind (no time limit for COD) competiti- veness 2014 COD 280 MW • Two options: 0.8 i) Demonstrate physical works of continuous natures RPS 2015 COD 100 MW based ii) 5% capex spending “safe harbour” 630 MW 1H12 2H12 1H13 Regulatory Clarity + Market Opportunity + Top Notch Projects 21
EDPR is securing PPAs for 2014-15 projects at attractive returns EBITDA per MW - Portfolio vs New PPAs 2013: PPAs for new projects in US ($k) Headwaters Rising Tree Arbuckle +50% MW 200 80 100 State Indiana California Oklahoma c180 RPS Yes Yes No COD 2014 2014 2015 PPA 117 Duration 20yr 20yr 20yr New PPA vs. EDPR PPA US Installed Capacity (1H13) Load Factor ▲ ▲ ▲ 1st year PPA Price ▼ ▲ ▼ Price EDPR US installed capacity New PPAs Escalator ▲ ▼ ▲ (including merchant) PPA duration ▲ ▲ ▲ EDPR continues to execute a flexible business, adding high quality projects to the portfolio 22
Self-funding business model
Operating cash-flow and asset rotation as key sources of funding of EDPR Operating Cash-Flow Balance sheet discipline to clearly cover Capex needs EDPR to keep debt levels and cost of debt under >120% control in a growth environment Operating Cash-Flow as % CAPEX (2012-15E) Sources of funds to both cover capex levels and allow for a reduction of Net Debt/EBITDA ratio Asset Rotation target €2bn Asset rotation program as key to support Proceeds from Asset different capex scenarios Rotation (2012-15E) 24
EDPR’s high quality and low risk projects to be the focus of asset rotation and value crystallisation Cost of Capital throughout the life cycle of a wind farm (WACC; %) Operating Assets Cumulative value creation Accelerate value growth through asset rotation: 1. Crystallise existing projects’ NPV (capture value created) 2. Re-invest in new value accretive projects Assets to target Co-Development High Risk Risk Reduction Low Risk As an option to expand to other markets or technologies Development Construction Operation 25
EDPR has already executed two significant asset rotation transactions November 2012: China Three Gorges December 2012: Borealis acquires a 49% Corporation CTG acquires a 49% interest in US wind farms in equity shareholding and Oregon, Minnesota, Texas 25% of the outstanding and Illinois shareholder loans of wind farms in Portugal Transaction Scope: Total consideration: Transaction Scope: Total consideration: 599 MW $230m 615 MW €359m Implied Transaction Average asset age: Implied Transaction Average asset age: Value (EV/MW): Value (EV/MW): $1.3m 4.5y €1.6m 6y $2.4m(1) €2.4m(1) Notes: (1) including all cash-flows generated by the projects since inception 26
Asset rotation program to be enhanced by Institutional Investors and US strategy China Three Gorges Institutional Investors • Looking for top quality projects with stable and visible • Looking for projects with electricity output contracted cash flows mainly through PPA/LT Hedges schemes • Partnering with CTG for the sale of minority stakes in • Ongoing negotiations for operating assets, specially in wind farms and for a co-capex program through 2015 the US, but also in European FiT asset type • US growth PPA based strategy to be an enabler of the • 2nd transaction with CTG in progress asset rotation strategy Further news on asset rotation deals expected to be announced throughout 2013 27
Spanish Regulation
New framework in Spain still to be implemented structurally changes the remuneration scheme Spanish Energy Reform consists of several events with impact on Renewable Energy Royal-Decree Law Royal-Decree Ministerial Order Approved Draft Published Pending RDL 9/2013 Draft of RD sent to the Government to announce Project of Electricity Sector Law Energy Regulator (CNE) remuneration components • Changes the remuneration • Defines remuneration • Government will have 3 framework for Renewable methodology: based on past months after the RD approval Energy Sector and future (Revenues-Costs) to develop a Ministerial Order • Outlines principles: return of standard asset • Key parameters definition will defined as Spanish • Sets 6 year regulatory periods determine renewable energy 10Y Bond Yield + 300 bps for • Efficient asset will continue to remuneration for each the regulatory life receive above-average returns segment of assets Details of new regulation expected to be published in the 4Q13 Only after the publication of key parameters and standards the economic impact can be assessed 29
Ministerial Order will define key parameters for each group of assets to yield an average 7.5% return How to compute the 7.5% return for a standard asset? 1 COD Today 1 Define the standard asset standard capex • When was the asset installed? A • What was the standard investment cost? (MW x average load factor x regulated price) • Which cash-flows received a standard asset? - ( standard opex ) • What is today the Net Asset Value of a standard asset? B Net Asset Value Capitalised at 2 Define future key parameters 10Year Bond + 300bps A - B • How many years of regulatory life? What is the future pool price? End of • • What is average load factor for the standard asset? 2 Today Regulation • What are the operating costs of a “well managed company”? Net Asset • What is the required capacity complement (on a per Value MW basis) for a standard asset to obtain a 7.5% return? C + D (MW x standard load factor x pool price(1) with cap & floor) 3 Regular regulatory revision C - ( standard opex ) • Complement will be revisited every 6 years, following the capacity complement per MW update of the Net Asset Value of the standard asset. D • There will be interim revisions (every 3 years) to correct Discounted at 10Year Bond + 300bps deviations from the expected pool price. Notes: (1) Forecasted. 30
EDPR has younger assets with above market operating metrics Installed Capacity in Spain EDPR continuously delivering better load factors (%, MW) Spanish Load Factor: EDPR vs. Market Average Installed Capacity: EDPR vs. Market Average % Average annual premium of 230bps EDPR: 5.8 years; Market: 7.2 years Spanish 100% Market 27% 27% 29% 29% 27% 28% 27% 25% 26% 25% 27% Spanish Market 50% 2002 2004 2006 2008 2010 2012 2002 2004 2006 2008 2010 2012 Higher load factor represents EDPR has younger assets, with premium annual electricity sales (+c10% per MW) 19 years of remaining useful life 31
1H13 Results
Delivering a sound 1H13 performance • 8.1 GW of installed capacity (+648 MW YoY and +163 MW YTD) Premium assets and • Top-notch load factors of 33% (wind index at 105%) diversified portfolio • +8% YoY on electricity output growth to 10.7 TWh • Revenues up 12% YoY: Output (GWh) +8% and Avg. Price +5% Strong financial • EBITDA +11% YoY with performance more than offsetting new 7% tax in Spain growth • Net Profit up 29% YoY to €129m (or +17% adjusted) • Operating cash-flow increased 31% YoY (€472m) largely… Cash generation • …covering the €104m Capex in the period capabilities • Net Debt of €3.0bn (-€0.3bn YTD) reflecting operating performance and execution of asset rotation strategy 33
Strong growth allied to top performing assets Electricity Production Load Factor and Technical Availability (TWh) 1H12 1H13 1H3 vs. +8% average 10.7 27% 31% 110% 9.9 +0.2 +0.6 38% 36% 101% 25% 27% 96% 32% 33% 105% EDPR Technical 97.6% 97.7% 1H12 Capacity Load Factor 1H13 Availability Growth Performance Assets delivering leading operating metrics 34
Selling price increased +5% YoY to €64/MWh supported on higher output from Europe EDPR Price Evolution (€/MWh) 1H13 % YoY +5% Higher prices in RoE EU €94 -0.4% hampered by the end of the Transitory Regime (SP) 64.3 61.4 Mix impact: +€2.4/MWh Benefiting from higher US $48 +5% Forex impact: PPA prices and output -€0.4/MWh Inflation + working hours BR R$309 +11% adjustment 1H12 1H13 Higher output in Europe and stronger prices in the US driving the +5% YoY avg. selling price 35
Revenues increased 12% YoY to €756m... Revenues Main drivers for Revenues performance (€ million) +12% Quality assets: +648 MW YoY 756 Top-notch load factor: 33% High availability: 97.7% 673 Solid electricity output: +8% YoY EU +19%; US +0.2%; BR +5% Stronger average selling prices: +5% YoY EU -0.4%; US +5%; BR +11% 1H12 1H13 ...driving a continuous improvement in the portfolio’s metrics 36
Strong discipline of operating costs with performance penalised by new 7% tax in Spain Opex (excluding Other Operating Income) (€ million) Opex/MW +20% (€k) +13% 221 7% Tax 184 19 in Spain 1H12 1H13 Opex/MW (ex-7% Tax in Spain & write-offs) 202 (€k) +10% +1% 1H12 1H13 1H12 1H13 Other Operating 14 +€11m 25 Income (1) Ongoing focus on efficiency and control over Opex Notes: (1) 1H13 impacted by $18m (€14m) from the restructuring of the off-taking volumes of a long-term PPA in the US (200 MW). 37
Solid financial growth from top to bottom EBITDA to Net Profit (€ million) D% YoY EBITDA 560 +11% Strong top-line growth and costs under control D&A 233 +5% New capacity, impairments and grants amort. EBIT 327 +16% Performance benefiting from operational leverage Financial 121 -6% Lower interest costs (-4%) due to lower net debt Results Taxes 56 +18% Tax Rate of 27.3% (vs. 31.1% in 1H12) Minorities 21 +282% Borealis transaction and performance in Iberia Net Profit 129 +29% Net Profit benefits from top-line performance 38
Operating Cash-Flow increased 31% YoY Free Cash-Flow totalled €298m 1H13: Source and Use of Funds (€ million) Source of Funds Use of Funds 93 Free Cash-Flow 104 €298m 368 +31% 337 92 100 35 472 263 Operating Cash Asset Rotation Net Interest Capex PP&E Other Dividends Debt Cash-Flow Grant (CTG) Costs(1) suppliers Payments Reduction Net Debt decreased €263m YTD (€464m QoQ) CTG-EDPR Portugal transaction concluded in 1H13 as expected (€368m) Notes: (1) Net Interest cost (post capitalisation). 39
Debt reduction and lower cost of debt leading to a decrease of Net Interest Costs 1H13 Debt Breakdown 1H13 Operating Metrics (%) 4% Bank =2018 -10bp YoY Net Debt €3,042m with EDP 81% 60% 77% €101m Net Interest Costs -4% YoY Debt Currency Type Maturity 40
Annex
IFRS 11
IFRS 11 rules and impact in EDPR IFRS 11 rules… …with impact in EDPR from 2014 onwards Joint ventures previously consolidated EDPR his currently consolidating using proportional method will be proportionally assets in the US and in Spain consolidated by equity method from 50/50 partnerships Capacity included in reported EBITDA MW 277 MW Proportional consolidation will only be allowed when from 50/50 partnerships the partner has control over the assets and obligation for the liabilities, as defined in the agreement between the partners Estimated impact in 2014E EBITDA from c€30m IFRS11 implementation Estimated impact in Implementation of IFRS in EDPR will happen in 2014 2014E Net Income from none IFRS11 implementation 43
Regulation Pack
Spain: New regulatory review yet to be fully disclosed 7% General Tax over electricity sales generated in Spain was introduced in January, 2013 RD 2/2013 RD 9/2013 Compulsory for all the assets RD 2/2013 to lose its effect once under the special regime full framework enters into force (reference date Jul-2013) Feed-in Tariff Return • Established as the Spanish 10-year Bond yields plus • First 20 Years: €81.247/MWh (2013) 300bps (currently 7.5%) • After Year 20: €67.902/MWh • Remuneration method based on past and future returns of a standard asset Inflation Adjustments Visibility yet limited • Annual inflation excluding energy products and food, and • Legislation still pending to be published and approved any impact of tax changes, minus “x” (50 bps). Further details expected in the 4Q13 45
Portugal: Feed-in tariff according to wind farms’ COD All the capacity contributing to EDPR’s EBITDA is ENEOP’s capacity is remunerated under the “old” regime under the “new” regime Before DL 33A/2005 After DL 33A/2005 Applicable to wind farms Applicable to licensed until February, 2006. ENEOP’s wind farms Feed-in Tariff Feed-in Tariff • Duration: 15 years + 7 years • Duration: 15 years (or the first 33 GWh (per MW). • Initial duration (15 years): Feed-in tariff updated with • Price defined in a international competitive tender inflation • €74 established tariff for first year. CPI monthly update • Duration extension (7 years): market price with a for following years. cap/floor system (€74/MWh - €98/MWh) • After the initial period wind farms are to receive the • Tariff is indexed to operating hours and is inversely market electricity price and Green Certificate, if a GC correlated with load factor. market exists. 46
France and Belgium: Stable regulatory environment France Belgium Feed-in Tariff Market Price + Green Certificates • First 10 years: Feed-in tariff is fixed at €82/MWh, • National market for electricity or bilateral contracts inflation-type adjusted. • 1 GC /MWh for wind during 10 years, with 5-year validity • Years 11-15: Tariff is revised in year 10, inversely and tradable on established market. correlated with historical load factor: • Cap and floor for GC: €82/MWh for an average 27% Load Factor Wallonia (€65-110) €28/MWh for an average 41% Load Factor Flanders (€80-125) 47
Italy: Remuneration with long-term profile COD before 2013 COD equal to 2013 or later Market Price + Green Certificates / Feed-in Premium PPA through competitive auctions • Market price + GC until 2015. GCs are bankable for 3 • Competitive annual tenders awarding 20-year PPAs years. • GSE has obligation to buy GCs issued until 2015 at 0.78*(€180/MWh – “P-1”), where “P-1” is the previous year average market price. • GSE buying price for 2013 is €80.3. • After 2015, remuneration is absorbed into a Feed-in Premium scheme with premium defined as 0.78*(€180/MWh – “P-1”), where “P-1” is the previous year average market price. 48
Poland: Green Certificate system Framework for Existing Assets Draft for New Assets Market Price + Green Certificates Market Price + Green Certificates • Price achieved in market, bilateral contracts or selling to • Enactment of the new RES Law has been suffering delays. distributor at regulated price (PLN201.4/MWh in 2013) • New RES Law will define key parameters for new assets: • Wind receive 1 GC/MWh which can be traded in the Number of Green Certificates per technology market. Quota of GCs for energy suppliers • Electric suppliers have a substitution fee for non compliance with GC obligation. In 2013, the substitution fee was set at PLN297. Substitution fee is updated with inflation.. 49
Romania: Green Certificate system Framework for Existing Assets Draft for New Assets Market Price + Green Certificates Market Price + Green Certificates • Wind assets receive until 2017 2GC/MWh and after 2017 • Draft proposal for new wind farms: 1.5 GC until 2017 and until completing 15 years receive 1GC/MWh. 1 out of the 0.75 GC from 2018 onwards until completing 15 years. 2 GC earned until Dec-2017 can only be sold from Jan- • Draft proposal for new solar power plants: 3CG for solar 2018 PV for 15 years. • Solar assets receive 2GC/MWh for 15 years. 2 out of the 6 GC earned until Mar-2017 can only be sold after Apr- 2017. • GC are tradable on market under a cap and floor system (cap €58.8 / floor €28.9) 50
US: Electricity Sales + Tax Incentives Framework for Existing Assets Draft for New Assets Market Price + Green Certificates Market Price + Green Certificates • Sales can be agreed under PPAs, Hedges or Merchant • Sales can be agreed under PPAs, Hedges or Merchant prices. prices, with region being a determinant • Green Certificates (Renewable Energy Credits, REC • Green Certificates (Renewable Energy Credits, REC subject to each state regulation subject to each state regulation Tax Incentives Tax Incentives • Depending on the COD, wind also collect Production Tax • Projects that start construction or have COD until Dec- Credits (10-year period starting from COD) or Investment 2013 are ilegible for a 10-year PTC / 30% ITC. Tax Credit (in the amount of 30%, which – dependind on • Accelerated depreciations (MACRS) allows to fiscal COD – could be monetised through the Cash Grant depreciate wind farms (around 95%) over the first 5 option) years • Accelerated depreciations (MACRS) allows to fiscal depreciate wind farms (95%) over the first 5 years 51
Brasil: Long-term PPA Framework for Existing Assets New Assets PPA PPA through competitive auctions • Electricity sold under 20-year PPA with price annualy • Competitive annual tenders awarding 20-year PPAs updated according with inflation-type adjustment. • Contracts established under incentive programs for renewable energy 52
IR Contacts Rui Antunes, Head of IR Francisco Beirão Maria Fontes Emanuel Sousa E-mail: ir@edpr.com Phone: +34 914 238 402 Fax: +34 914 238 429 Serrano Galvache 56, Edificio Olmo, 7th Floor 28033, Madrid - Spain EDP Renováveis online Next Events Site: www.edpr.com September 10th – Roadshow London September 11th – BBVA Conference (London) Link Results & Presentations: September 12th – Morgan Stanley Conference (London) www.edpr.com/investors September 13th – BPI Conference (Oporto) September 19th & 20th – Boston & NYC Roadshow September 19th – ESN Conference (Frankfurt) September 27th – Paris Roadshow
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