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Green bonds
In 2022, we carried out our fourth issue of green bonds. We issued
green debentures amounting to R$950 million at a term of 22 years
as a first stage to fund the implementation of the Cajuína Wind
Power Complex.
The Natural Intelligence (Nint) consulting firm issued a favorable opinion,
stating that our debenture issue is in line with the Green Bond Principles
indicators and, therefore, entitled to be classified as a green bond.
According to estimates included in the consulting firm's opinion, Cajuína
AB1, which accounts for a 230-MW installed capacity out of the project's
695-MW total installed capacity, will prevent the emission of 178,400
metric tons of CO2 every year.
In 2019, the Guaimbê and Ouroeste Solar Power Complexes received
our first green bonds. The assets prevented the release of over 75,000
tCO₂e and were recertified in 2022. We recertify such resources on an
annual basis, according to this green bond's requirements, and account
for the environmental benefits created by these projects, especially the
emissions prevented by renewable energy generation.
In 2021, we carried out two other issues, for Tucano Holding II and
Tucano Holding III projects, totaling R$500 million, at a term of 20 years
and half-yearly payments as from July 2024. The recertification of these
projects will take place in 2023. Funds were allocated in 2022.
Green bonds of the solar power complexes Guaimbê Solar Power Complex Ouroeste Solar Power Complex
Debenture investment
Generation units
Installed capacity
Assured energy
Total area
Energy generated in 2022
Emissions avoided in 20221
1 Considers the 2021 emission factor (0,1264 tCO₂e/MWh).
Green bonds of the Tucano Wind
Power Complex
Debenture investment
Municipalities covered
Generation units
Installed capacity
Assured energy
Total area
Yearly estimated avoided emissions¹
R$ 560 million
557,490
150 MW
29.5 MWavg
237 hectares
277,897.6
35,126.3
Issued by AES Tucano Holding II
S.A.
R$ 300 million
Tucano e Biritinga (BA)
27
167.4 MW
75.6 MWavg
237 hectares
98.5
1 Considers the 2021 emission factor (0,1264 tCO₂e/MWh).
Green bonds of the Cajuína Wind Power Complex
Debenture investment
Municipalities covered
Generation units
Installed capacity
Total area
Yearly estimated avoided emissions¹
1 Considers the 2021 emission factor (0,1264 tCO2e/MWh).
R$ 260 million
522,760
145.1 MW
35.8 MWavg
280 hectares
315,977.8
39,939.6
Issued by Tucano Holding III S.A.
R$ 200 million
Tucano (BA)
25
155 MW
71.5 MWavg
280 hectares
100.8
Issued by Cajuína AB1
R$ 950 million
Pedro Avelino, Angicos e Fernando Pedroza (RN)
39
230 MW
5,926 hectares
178.4
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