SDCL Investor Update: Energy Efficiency for Energy Security

Posted on: March 1st, 2022 by Anjali Berdia

An update from Jonathan Maxwell, CEO of SDCL

At the time of writing, we see with great sadness the suffering of those in Ukraine, and their families. Our thoughts are with them. Although we outline views on energy efficiency and its long-term benefits including energy security below, we are very mindful that the immediate situation is one of terrible human suffering and tragedy.

Forget electric vehicles – carbon storage is now the hottest technology trend to invest in

Posted on: January 21st, 2022 by Anjali Berdia No Comments

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Atlantic Council: 2022 Global Energy Agenda Report

Posted on: January 20th, 2022 by dusted No Comments

Resource Efficiency is Crucial for Sustainable Development

by JONATHAN MAXWELL

Energy efficiency is one of the most important priorities for the global energy economy and policymakers in the coming decade. It should be at the very top of the agenda for all businesses and governments. The
United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) in Glasgow called for energy efficiency improvements, alongside increases in clean power generation, as one of the last features included in the Glasgow Climate
Pact and topics of the conference. This is most welcome, but in the future, it should be the first item on the agenda.

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James Carthew: The mixed fortunes of energy efficiency

Posted on: January 17th, 2022 by Anjali Berdia No Comments

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Three solid assets to buy for a low interest-rate world

Posted on: January 14th, 2022 by Anjali Berdia No Comments

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WSJ: Inflation Adds to Cost of Clean Energy Transition

Posted on: December 21st, 2021 by dusted No Comments

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Inflation Adds to Cost of Clean Energy Transition

Posted on: December 19th, 2021 by Anjali Berdia No Comments

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SEEIT: Announcement of Interim Results for the six-month period ended 30 September 2021

Posted on: December 10th, 2021 by dusted No Comments

Summary of the six-month period to 30 September 2021

 Net asset value (“NAV”) at 30 September 2021 of £943.6 million, up 36% from £693.8 million at 31 March 2021

  • NAV per share at 30 September 2021 of 104.5p, up 2.0% from 102.5p at 31 March 2021
  • Total NAV return4.7% in the six-month period and 7.1% p.a. since IPO
  • Profit before tax of £23.0m in the period to 30 September 2021, up 34% (September 2020: £17.2 million)
  • Interim Dividends: declared in the period of 2.81p per share, covered by earnings per share and cash from investments
  • Target aggregate dividend: on track to deliver 5.62p per share for year ending 31 March 2022, in line with previous announcements on target dividend
  • Investment cash flows from the portfolio during the period of £27.2 million were in line with expectations, providing cash cover of 1.2 times for interim dividends paid during the period
  • Portfolio Valuation of £785 million at 30 September 2021, up 42% from £553 million at 31 March 2021
  • New investments and commitments of £208 million in period. Since 30 September 2021, additional investments of £41 million
  • Successful capital raising of £250 million in September 2021 with proceeds used to repay approximately £70 million of revolving credit facility (“RCF”) debt and to commit to new investments
  • Admitted to the FTSE 250 index as the Company’s market capitalisation surpasses £1 billion, increasing marketability and liquidity for shareholders

Full RNS available here.

SDCL Investor Update: COP26 Key Thoughts and Conclusions

Posted on: November 19th, 2021 by dusted

After a week to reflect on COP26, SDCL sets out some key thoughts and conclusions.

Gas Power Journal: Rolls-Royce, SDCL launch ‘Energy-as-a-Service’ on subscription basis

Posted on: November 16th, 2021 by dusted No Comments

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