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Akuo Advances Strategic Refocus with 1.9 GW of Clean Energy Capacity

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Akuo, a global renewable energy developer and producer, reported revenue of โ‚ฌ251 million and EBITDA of โ‚ฌ136 million for the 2024 fiscal year.

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Excluding the impact of the inframarginal rent contribution (โ‚ฌ1.5 million in 2024 vs. โ‚ฌ20.6 million in 2023), adjusted revenue increased nearly 3% to โ‚ฌ249 million. Adjusted EBITDA rose 6% to โ‚ฌ135 million, with a margin of 54%, up from 52% in 2023. No inframarginal rent contribution is expected in 2025.

Growth was driven by the full-year performance of solar plants commissioned in 2023 and new plants added in 2024. However, production was partially affected by unfavorable weather, especially for wind power. Hydro activity also faced pricing challenges. Despite these headwinds, cost savings and a shift in geographic focus helped support results.

Revenue Breakdown:

  • Energy sales (consolidated): โ‚ฌ232 million
  • Services to third parties: โ‚ฌ18.5 million
  • Total energy sales (including SPVs): โ‚ฌ334 million

Financial Results:

  • Operating profit: โ‚ฌ22 million (down from โ‚ฌ27 million in 2023)
  • Net loss: โ‚ฌ70 million
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The decline in operating profit includes one-time charges linked to:

  • Geographic restructuring (especially in Spain)
  • Asset revaluations under accounting standards
  • Provisions related to Chile and Mayotte (due to cyclone Chido)
  • Project development write-downs

The net loss was mainly due to increased financial costs tied to higher debt at the project (SPV) level and rising interest rates, along with a sharp rise in non-cash tax charges.

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