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Polaris Renewable Energy Inc. (TSX:PIF, Stock Titan symbol RAMPF) is a Canadian publicly traded company active in renewable power generation across Latin America and the Caribbean. Its news flow reflects operations in geothermal, run-of-river hydroelectric, solar photovoltaic and onshore wind assets, as well as emerging battery energy storage projects.
Visitors to this news page can review company announcements covering quarterly and year-to-date financial and operating results, including consolidated energy production in megawatt-hours and revenue from energy sales. Releases discuss performance drivers such as hydrological conditions in Peru, production trends at geothermal and hydroelectric facilities in Nicaragua, Peru and Ecuador, and output at solar and wind assets like the Canoa 1 facility in the Dominican Republic, the Vista Hermosa Solar Park in Panama and the Punta Lima Wind Farm in Puerto Rico.
Polaris Renewable Energy also issues news on corporate finance and capital allocation, including the declaration of quarterly dividends, the renewal and use of its normal course issuer bid on the Toronto Stock Exchange, and the establishment of working capital and letter of credit facilities with Canadian financial institutions. Governance and leadership developments, such as the results of director elections at annual meetings and changes in named executive officer roles, are likewise communicated through press releases.
Project development updates form another important category of news. The company has reported milestones in its Battery Energy Storage System initiative in Puerto Rico, including the submission and regulatory processing of a standard offer agreement connected to the Puerto Rico Accelerated Storage Addition Program. Investors and observers can use this page to follow these operational, financial, governance and project-related updates over time.
Polaris Infrastructure (TSX:PIF) has declared a quarterly dividend of US$0.15 per share. The dividend will be paid on February 25, 2022, to shareholders on record by the close of business on February 23, 2022. Designated as an 'eligible dividend' for Canadian tax purposes, Polaris confirms its commitment to quarterly dividends and will consider increases in the future. The company operates renewable energy projects in Latin America, including a 72MW geothermal project in Nicaragua and additional run-of-river projects in Peru.
Polaris Infrastructure has secured a $110 Million USD Senior Debt Facility agreement with three Development Financial Institutions for its geothermal subsidiary in Nicaragua. This financing will replace existing loans and align with an extended Power Purchase Agreement to 2039, enhancing cash flow over six years. The facility features a 15-year term starting in 2022, with interest rates beginning at 7% and potentially decreasing to 6.75%. This strategic move aims to provide financial flexibility and support Polaris' growth in renewable energy.
Polaris Infrastructure reported its financial results for Q3 2021, showing a consolidated energy production of 149,320 MWh, primarily from its geothermal and hydroelectric facilities. Revenue decreased to $14.8 million due to a lower PPA price from its San Jacinto facility, despite net earnings rising to $2.2 million. The company ended the quarter with a robust cash position of $104.6 million. A definitive supply agreement was signed to enhance the geothermal capacity at San Jacinto, while maintaining its dividend of $0.15 per share, marking the 23rd consecutive payout.
Polaris Infrastructure has declared a quarterly dividend of US$0.15 per share, with a payment date set for November 26, 2021. Shareholders of record by November 15, 2021 will receive this eligible dividend, recognized for Canadian income tax purposes. The board emphasizes its ongoing commitment to quarterly dividends and plans to assess potential increases in the future. The company focuses on renewable energy projects in Latin America, operating geothermal and run-of-river projects in Nicaragua and Peru, respectively.