Project detail - Lereko Metier Reippp Fund Trust

Lereko Metier Reippp Fund Trust

Status: Completed investment
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Who is our customer

Lereko Metier REIPPP Fund Trust (LMRF) was established in 2013 in South Africa by Lereko Metier Sustainable Capital Fund, FMO and DEG to invest in various renewable energy projects of the South African Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Program (REIPPP). Through LMRF, DEG, FMO and LMSC have already invested in 3 wind farms (capacity 360 MW).

What is our funding objective?

The proceeds of this financing will go towards financing of the long term equity/risk capital component of greenfield renewable energy projects.

Why do we fund this investment?

The project will bring the following developmental effects: Creation of employment opportunities; Improvement of availability and access to reliable electricity supply; Promotion of economic growth as there are direct and indirect links between increased growth and improved electricity generation.

Website customer/investment
http://www.metier.co.za/index.php/private-equity/lereko-metier-sustainable-capital.html
Region
Africa
Country
South Africa
Sector
Energy
Effective date
11/4/2014
End date
9/6/2024
Total FMO financing
ZAR 257.04 MLN
Funding
FMO NV
Risk categorization on environmental and social impacts, A = high risk, B+ = medium high risk, B = medium risk, C = low risk Environmental & Social Category
(A, B+, B or C)
A