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WIND ENERGY HAMBURG
Latin American Forum
September 25th, 2014
Dr. Winfried Weigel [email protected]
Cr. Gustavo [email protected]
CleanTechCapital
LATIN AMERICA: Investments in Renewable Energy
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Brazil evolution in USD bn
Source: Ren21 / Bloomberg New Energy Finance / UNEP
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LATAM evolution in USD bn
Source: Ren21 / Bloomberg New Energy Finance / UNEP
LATIN AMERICA: Investments in Renewable Energy
SOUTH AMERICA: Wind Energy
Wind power capacity evolution (%)
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South America vs World
South America wind power capacity growing percentage in comparisonwith rest of world
Source: www.thewindpower.net
LATIN AMERICA: Wind Energy
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Wind power 2013 MWBrasil 3.399Mexico 1992Chile 335Argentina 217Costa rica 148Nicaragua 142Honduras 102Uruguay 61Venezuela 30Colombia 20Ecuador 19Cuba 12Peru 1
Source: www.thewindpower.net
LATIN AMERICA: Wind Energy
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Wind power 2013 MWBrasil 3.399Mexico 1992Chile 335Argentina 217Costa rica 148Nicaragua 142Honduras 102Uruguay 61Venezuela 30Colombia 20Ecuador 19Cuba 12Peru 1
Source: www.thewindpower.net
URUGUAY
• Strategic location
• Regional commercial / logistic hub
• Among MERCOSUR highest GDP cities
• Political and social stability
• Favorable business climate
• Investment grade (S&P, Moody´s, Fitch)
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URUGUAY
• Renewable energy: 50% matrix
• Public-private partnership law
• Investment promotion law
• Local financial vehicles
• PPA with UTE (Public Electric Company)
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URUGUAY: Advantages for Renewable Energy Investment Projects
• Government Objective: 50% matrix
• Project Financing Local Vehicles
• Tax Exemptions by Promotion Law
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EQUITYFINANCING
DEBTFINANCING
URUGUAY: Project Financing Local Vehicles
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BanksMultilateral
Credit Agencies
Local IPO
(Bonds)
(Financial Trusts)
Local IPO
(Stocks)Tax Incentives!!
Tax Incentives!!
Tax Incentives
Equity Tax (1,5%)Partial Exemption for five fiscal years of the equity tax for companies making public subscription of shares on the stock exchange.
Income Tax (25%)(Companies)
Exemption for income derived from the transfer or sale of public securities with quotation in the country, as well as shares, bonds and securities issued by financial trusts.
Income Tax (0% - 25%)(Individuals)
Exemption for income derived from the sale of shares, bonds and securities issued by financial trusts, with the same conditions and exceptions as in the case of companies.
Value Added Tax (22%) Exemption on the exchange transaction fees
URUGUAY: Project Financing Local Vehicles / Tax Incentives
Local IPO
(Stocks)
Local IPO
(Bonds)
(Financial Trusts)
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The project must accomplish with objectives and indicators required
URUGUAY: Tax Exemptions / Investment Promotion Law
Regulatory Framework
• Law N° 16.906/1998 - Investment Promotion Law (General Regime)
• Decree N° 02/2012 - Investment Promotion Regulation (General Regime)
• Decree N° 354/2009 - Investment Promotion Regulation (Power Generation)
Renewable Energy Investment Projects in Uruguay
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Promotion of investment in the country, without distinction of local or foreign investors
OBJECTIVE INDICATOR POINTS WEIGHTING
Employment generation Score according to size of the investment,
quantity and quality of employment generated. UCE / √ EIUI
0 to 10 30%
Decentralization
According to the index of human development (IHD) in Montevideo and
according to the poverty index Department (PID) if it is in the rest of the country.
0 to 10 15%
Exports IncreaseScore according to size of investment and
export growth. ExportsUSD / [0,2 x (IEUSD)^⅔]
0 to 10 15%
Use of clean technologies1 point each 5% of the investment in Clean
Technologies over the total investedor or
Increased research and development and innovation
1 point each 5% investment in R&D over the total
Sectorial Indicator According to the evaluator Ministry 0 to 10 20%
0 to 10 20%
UCE = Employment UnitIEUI= Eligible Investment in millions of Indexed Units IEUSD= Eligible Investment in millions of USD
General Regime Dec. N° 02/2012
URUGUAY: Tax Exemptions / Investment Promotion Law
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Tax Benefits
Income Tax (25%)tax exemption for an amount and term as a result of the magnitude of investment and the score achieved by the project
Equity Tax (1,5%) exemption for property, plant and equipment throughout the useful life and civil works for 8 or 10 years
Import Tax ( %) exemption for imported property, plant and equipment which are noncompetitive with national industry
Value Added Tax (22%) credit refund regime for local materials and services acquired for civil works
URUGUAY: Tax Exemptions / Investment Promotion Law
General Regime Dec. N° 02/2012
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Promoted Activities
Power Generation Dec. N° 354/2009
URUGUAY: Tax Exemptions / Investment Promotion Law
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Power generation from nontraditional renewable sources.
Services provided by Energy Service Companies (ESCOs).
Prospecting and exploration for minerals Class I.
Conversion of equipment and / or incorporation of processes for the efficient use of energy.
Conversion of solar energy into thermal energy.
Domestic manufacture of machinery and equipment bound for the above activities.
Solar Thermal /
Photovoltaic Energy
Hydropower (Small)
Wind Energy
Geothermal Energy
Tidal / Wave Power
Biomass
URUGUAY: Tax Exemptions / Investment Promotion Law
Power Generation Dec. N° 354/2009
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Power Generation From Nontraditional Renewable Sources
URUGUAY: Tax Exemptions / Investment Promotion Law
Power Generation Dec. N° 354/2009
Tax Benefits% of the Fiscal Net Income originated in
the promoted activity
Income Tax
• 90% from July 1, 2009 until December 31, 2017 (final rate 2.5%).
• 60% from January 1, 2018 until December 31, 2020 (final rate 10%).
• 40% from January 1, 2021 until December 31, 2023 (final rate 15%).
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PV Farms
Wind Farms
Dec. N°02/2012
354/2009
URUGUAY: Tax Exemptions / Investment Promotion Law
Big Projects(Renewables are 100%
of the assets of the project)
PV Roofs
Windmill
Combined
Energy to sell to public electricity company
Energy for private industry use
Dec. N°02/2012
Small Projects(Renewables are +5% of the assets of the project)
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Simulation Model to be prepared case by case….
Renewable Energy Investment Projects in Uruguay / Tax Benefits
URUGUAY: Wind Energy Farms
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Source: DNE
Year MW2006 02007 12008 292009 292010 392011 562012 562013 61
2014* 303* Estimate ago-14
Production Capacity
URUGUAY: Wind Energy
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Source: DNE
Operative Farms 12 Farms / 303 MW
Farms in construction 3 Farms / 88 MW
Developing projects 20 Farms / 1.186 MW
URUGUAY: Wind Energy
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Ranking 1st wind power in relation with energy demand for year 2016
Wind Energy2016
1,200 MW
33% / energy demand
Source: DNE
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• Preparation of Decision
• Corporate Re-structuring / Governance
• Equity Story
• Prospectus
• Underwriting Process
• De-listing
• Capital Raising
• Project Financing
• Private Placement
• Public Offerings
• Rating Process
• Bank Loans
• Structured Finance
• Mezzanine
• Venture Capital/PE
• Preparation of Decision
• Re-structuring
• Corporate Governance
• Organization of Process
• Managing the Process
• Bidding Tactics
• Negotiations
• Emergency Planning
• Debt Analysis
• Business Planning
• Re-organization Plan
• Communication and Negotiation with Creditors
• Implementation
• Acquisitions
• Disposals, Spin-offs
• Mergers
• De-Mergers
• Public Takeovers
• Bid Defense
• Joint Ventures
• MBOs, MBIs
RestructuringsGoing Public /
PrivateFinancing
Contact
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Dr. Winfried Weigel
tel: +41 41 760 3173cell: +41 76 443 2001fax: +41 41 760 3174
EuropeNorth America
Geoff Marney
tel: +(1) 416.777.6672cell: +(1) 416.570.2950NYC: +(1) 646.350.7514
South America
Cr. Gustavo Weigel
tel: +598 2908 70 85cell: +598 99 618 514fax: +598 2908 70 85 201
Disclaimer
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