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Zelestra

A vertically integrated developer and independent power producer, focused on utility scale renewable projects across multiple technologies with.

Zelestra is focused on utility scale renewable projects across multiple technologies, including solar photovoltaic (PV), wind, BESS and H2, with a strong international pipeline.

Key Facts
Sector

Energy & Environmental

Country

Spain

Fund

EQT Infrastructure V

Entry

2021

Responsible Advisor

Xabier Etxeberria

Website

Zelestra

A field of solar panels under a clear blue sky with a faint rainbow arching overhead.

About Zelestra

Since its inception in 2005, as one of the first pure solar PV developers and independent power producers (IPP) in Spain, Zelestra today has a pipeline of +19 GW compared to the 7 GW at EQT’s acquisition in 2021. Based in Bilbao, Spain, the company currently employs more than 850 people.

The company has approximately 1.7 GW in operation or under construction, and a pipeline of 19 GW across Spain, Italy, Germany, the U.S., Chile, Colombia, Peru and India, positioning the company well to benefit from current and future renewable energy market growth worldwide.

Market Trends and Drivers

Zelestra is well-positioned to leverage the current and expected renewable energy market growth. Solar PV capacity is expected to grow at 15%+ CAGR over the next 10 years driven by strong structural shift to renewables, supported by decreasing technology costs and demand for green electricity. Renewable energy generation is a top priority for many governments, corporates and consumers on the pathway to net zero.

Investment Potential

EQT’s strategy is to support Zelestra’s growth journey through further acceleration of its development activities as well as entry into new technologies with the mission to unlock the company’s full growth potential in both in its existing and new geographies.

Board of directors

Chairperson

Xabier Etxeberria

Board member

Javier Vega de Seoane

Board member

Dierk Paskert

Board member

María del Carmen García Argüelles

Board member

Luisa Lafaurie

Board member

José María Galindez

Board member

Asis Echaniz

Management

CEO

Leo Moreno

CFO

Xavier Puig

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