Renewable energies: Crédit Agricole Assurances invests in Italy
Crédit Agricole Assurances has acquired 49% of Edison Renewables, an operation which values this platform bringing together the wind and solar activities of the Italian group Edison, a subsidiary of EDF, at more than two billion euros, according to a press release published on Friday.
"Edison and Crédit Agricole Assurances announce the signing of an agreement by which Crédit Agricole Assurances participates in the development of wind and photovoltaic production of Edison Renewables by taking a 49% stake in the company", it is indicated.
"The operation values Edison Renewables more than 2 billion euros", underlines the press release.
It is specified that Edison will retain control of the activities and governance of the company, and that it "will continue to consolidate Edison Renewables, which has renewable assets for a total installed capacity of 1.1 GW, of which approximately 1,000 MW of wind farms located in the windiest areas of the country”.
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"Through this transaction, Crédit Agricole Assurances, in line with the Crédit Agricole Group's commitments to the climate, becomes the long-term financial partner of Edison Renewables, recognizing the solidity of the company's development plan and sharing its commitment on the challenges of decarbonization”, it is highlighted.
“This acquisition will contribute to our objective of increasing our investments in renewable energies and reaching an installed capacity of 11 GW by 2025”, underlines Philippe Dumont, CEO of Crédit Agricole Assurances, quoted in the press release.
The closing of the operation "is not subject to conditions precedent" and is expected by the end of the year, it is specified.
On November 11, the French insurance group carried out a similar operation, with the acquisition alongside Engie of the solar and wind energy group Eolia Renovables, one of the largest producers of renewable energy in Spain, for an undisclosed amount.kd/mch/sr