Clients successes

After the Fukushima nuclear disaster, the energy transition in Germany really gained speed. The goal? To obtain at least 80% of its electricity consumption from renewable energy sources by 2030 and achieve carbon neutrality by 2045. In this context, Nexans, a global leader in the design and manufacturing of cables and electrical solutions, secured a EUR 290...

To finance its second battery manufacturing plant in the UK, AESC Group Ltd, one of the world's leading battery technology companies, benefitted from Societe Generale’s expertise and experience in this sector.

As global copper demand is ever-growing, largely driven by demand for renewable infrastructure, Latin America, and particularly Chile, is in a leading position for copper production. The latest of several copper mining projects in the country, El Espino, will be partly funded with a $375 million financing. Leveraging its decade-long expertise in copper mining...

In just over fifteen years of existence, Technique Solaire has become an important player in renewable energy. The French company has secured the largest debt raise in its history to finance the construction of a pan-European photovoltaic portfolio and continue its deployment. Societe Generale acted as Mandated Lead Arranger in this ambitious operation.

Retina Holding secured the financing of one of the largest biomethane portfolios in Italy with strong ESG characteristics, underpinned by a 15-year CfD subsidy from the Italian government. Societe Generale acted as Mandated Lead Arranger and Hedge Provider in this transaction which will create 9 biomethane plants across Italy for direct injection into the...

Electrolyzers, which use electricity to split water into hydrogen and oxygen, are a critical technology for producing green hydrogen from renewable electricity. Sunfire, one of the world’s leading electrolysis companies, secured a EUR 200 million guarantee financing with the support from Societe Generale.

The rapid evolution of artificial intelligence is driving an unprecedented need for high-performance computing infrastructure. Societe Generale recently led the successful USD 600 million debt financing for a new AI and HPC (high-performance computing) data center project leased to CoreWeave, sponsored by Blue Owl, Chirisa Technology Parks and PowerHouse Data...

SolørBioenergi is a leading supplier of renewable energy based on wood fuels to homes, businesses and industries in the Nordic countries. In March 2024, Societe Generale delivered a comprehensive financing and hedging solution in the SEK 22bn (c. €1.94bn) long-term financing for the client to refinance its existing debt and to secure its development and...

A transformative waste-to-energy project in Vitré, France, is set to revolutionize waste management and energy production. The project involves constructing a new energy recovery facility, which will more than double the current site's capacity from 28,000 to 70,000 tons of waste valorized. Societe Generale has been instrumental in supporting this project,...

Faced with ever-increasing traffic flows in recent years, Beauvais airport (France) is expanding and modernising its infrastructure with an ambitious sustainable focus. Societe Generale acted as Structuring Bank and Mandated Lead Arranger in the EUR 180M financing of this project.

Chile has emerged as a leading destination for renewable energy investments in Latin America, with over 40% of its electricity consumption sourced from renewables in early 2024. This is supported by significant projects like Grenergy Renovables' Oasis de Atacama, the world's largest hybrid solar and battery storage initiative. Societe Generale played a crucial...

Masdar, the UAE’s clean energy powerhouse, has acquired Saeta Yield from Brookfield Renewable for an enterprise value of $1,4 billion. This deal will accelerate clean energy production in Iberia. Societe Generale acted as advisor to Brookfield.

The East Coast Cluster (ECC) is spearheading efforts to transform the Teesside and Humber regions into a low-carbon industrial hub by securing offshore CO2 storage and reducing the UK's industrial emissions. Central to this transformation is Net Zero Teesside Power (NZT Power), which recently announced financial close and entry into the execution phase of what...

Neinor Homes has successfully issued its second green bond, bringing to 325 million euros the proceeds the company will be able to invest in green projects.

Texas and California are leading the transition to solar energy, the fastest-growing renewable energy in the United States. Societe Generale partnered with Clearway Energy Group, one of the largest clean energy developers and operators in the US, to lead the financing of two major solar projects with the capacity to power roughly 150,000 homes across these two...