Zelestra, a client-focused, multi-technology, global renewable energy company has connected the 108 MW La Mata solar plant to the grid in Colombia. This plant will generate an amount of energy equivalent to the annual electricity consumption of more than 106,000 households and will displace more than 98,000 tonnes of CO2 in annual emissions.
Zelestra has closed an increase of EUR 225 million to its EUR 310 million sustainability-linked loan signed in 2023, incorporating, ABN AMRO, BNP Paribas, CIBC, Mizuho and Rabobank to the existing lenders ICO, HSBC, Crédit Agricole CIB (CACIB), Natixis CIB, Santander CIB, Société Générale and BBVA.
Zelestra leverages multiple generation and energy storage technologies, including solar, wind, batteries and green hydrogen, to drive the energy transition forward. Zelestra has evolved from a centralized renewable developer to a global, customer-centric platform, providing decarbonization solutions. Backed by EQT, one of the world’s largest private equity firms, Zelestra boasts global capabilities, local expertise, and a strong balance sheet to deliver results for its clients.
The company aims to build a billion-euro business in Germany, equipped with a strong senior executive team to facilitate rapid growth, targeting a 7 GW multi-technology renewables pipeline, and 1 GW of signed PPAs by the end of 2026.
We are pleased to announce the appointment of Robert Hienz as the new CEO of the Germany Business Unit, effective May 6. With over two decades of experience in the energy sector, including a notable tenure at E.ON where he led the German multi-billion sales business, and recently as CEO of Mobility House, Robert brings deep industry expertise and leadership to his new role.