Row rect Shape Decorative svg added to bottom At the forefront of scaling energy progress Absa | Corporate and Investment Banking > Insights and Events > At the forefront of scaling energy progress SHARE Absa Corporate and Investment Banking acted as Joint Mandated Lead Arranger, Senior Lender and Hedge Provider on the R3.4 billion financing of Mulilo Energy Holdings’ 219MW Orkney solar PV project. Our R2 billion participation supports the full lifecycle of the project - from design and construction through to operations and maintenance. Once operational, the facility will supply 150MW, 100% renewable energy to Etana, a licensed energy trader, under a 15-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA), enabling Etana’s customers to access clean energy at a lower cost per kilowatt-hour. For Mulilo, this transaction marks a significant milestone in scaling its renewable-energy platform and advancing its ambition to close to 1GW of renewable and battery energy storage projects a year. As a pioneering independent power producer, Mulilo is advancing utility-scale solar, wind and battery storage solutions that support South Africa’s energy transition, and this transaction enables its ongoing expansion. Beyond its financial impact, the Orkney solar project will deliver meaningful social value, creating skilled employment opportunities during construction and operations, stimulating local enterprise development, and contributing to long-term community upliftment, particularly in underserved communities. This transaction highlights our capability to structure complex wheeled energy solutions in a rapidly evolving market. We see capital as a catalyst for progress, and our continued leadership in renewable-energy finance reflects our commitment to ESG-aligned funding solutions that enable sustainable growth, strengthen energy security and drive inclusive economic development across Africa. Contact Grant Udemans https://cib.absa.africa/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/file_example_MP3_700KB.mp3 Related Articles DEALS Harnessing Partnerships to Power Energy at Scale Absa Corporate and Investment Banking acted as Joint Mandated Lead Arranger, Senior Lender and Hedge Provider on the ZAR 8.4 billion financing of SOLA Group’s 300 MW Naos solar PV project, incorporating 660 MWh of battery storage. Read more DEALS Backing the metals that will power the future Absa is proud to help lead one of South Africa’s landmark mining projects. As joint mandated lead arranger and bookrunner with Ivanplats on a USD700 million project finance facility, we’re powering the Platreef Project’s growth – unlocking critical minerals for a sustainable future. Read more DEALS Backing retail property assets with flexible financing built for growth We are proud to have concluded a landmark real estate financing transaction for Soma Properties Limited contributing toward the expansion of Sarit – Kenya’s most iconic retail and lifestyle mall, and the premium destination mall in East and Central Africa. Read more