PRESS RELEASE GESTAMP SOLAR

Madrid/Tokyo, June 30, 2014

Gestamp Solar Announces its First Utility-Scale Solar Project in Japan
Gestamp Solar today announced its first photovoltaic project in Japan, under the promotion
measures by Japans Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry for the introduction of
renewable energy in the country. The utility-scale project, located in Daigo town (Ibaraki
Prefecture), will have an installed capacity of 31.6 megawatts (MW) over a total area of 40
hectares, and is situated on a former golf course.
Headquartered in Spain, Gestamp Solar is one of the worlds leading renewable energy
developers, and started its Japanese operations in 2012. Construction is expected to be
completed within a one-year period, with the target of commencing energy production by
April 2015, supplying clean energy to Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO) and powering
more than 10,000 homes in the area.
For this project, Gestamp Solar entered into an agreement with Deutsche Bank AG, Tokyo
Branch on June 26, 2014 to secure access to a non-recourse construction loan facility based on
international project finance standards of 11.1 billion yen (approx US$110m). The parties
expect to enter into similar financing arrangements for future Gestamp Solar projects in Japan.
Jorge Barredo, the CEO of Gestamp Solar, said, This is an important milestone for Gestamp
Solar, as the project is one of the largest utility-scale solar power plants to be developed by a
foreign company in Japan. It is the largest single solar project to secure non-recourse financing
in Japan.
Mr. Barredo added, We are proud to announce this development and example of successful
collaboration between our countries, amid this years historic celebration of 400 years of
friendship between Japan and Spain. The support of Daigo Town, Ibaraki prefecture, METI,
TEPCO and all the other institutions involved in the projects development has been key to this
success. Gestamp Solar is delighted to bring to Japan our global experience to help the country
successfully fulfill its long-term commitment to the renewable energy sector.
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About Gestamp Solar:
Gestamp Solar (www.gestampsolar.com), the photovoltaic energy division of Gestamp
Renewables, is focused on the development, construction, operation and maintenance of solar
power plants in the United States, India, South Africa, Latam, China, Japan, Italy, France and
Spain. To date it has developed over 500 MWs of solar energy projects.
www.gestampsolar.com
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