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- **Record FFO Growth**: Q3 2025 FFO up 10% YoY to $302M, driven by hydro, wind/solar, and storage.
- **$80B Nuclear Deal**: U.S. gov’t partnership to build 10+ Westinghouse reactors, positioning for 20%+ margins on construction services.
- **Asset Recycling Surge**: Sold $2.8B in assets, targeting 20-30x EBITDA valuations in private markets.
- **Hydro Expansion**: 5 TWh of hydro up for recontracting, with Microsoft and Google deals signaling hyperscaler demand.
- **Nuclear Returns**: Targeting >15% IRR on nuclear investments, with Westinghouse services generating 20%+ margins.

**【CEO Opening Remarks】**
- Q3 2025 FFO of $302 million ($0.46/unit), up 10% YoY, driven by contracted, inflation-linked cash flows.
- Signed contracts for 4,000 GWh/year of generation, including a 20-year Microsoft hydro deal.
- Commissioned 1,800 MW of new projects, with accelerating demand for nuclear, hydro, and storage.
- Highlighted strategic investments in nuclear (Westinghouse partnership with U.S. gov’t) and hydro (Google, Microsoft frameworks).

**【Jen Mazin: Westinghouse-U.S. Gov’t Partnership】**
- $80 billion U.S. gov’t investment in Westinghouse reactors, supporting 10+ new builds by 2030.
- Westinghouse to provide design/engineering services, with long-term fuel/maintenance contracts.
- Partnership creates three value streams: construction earnings, recurring services, and supply chain scalability.
- Westinghouse’s AP-1000 tech dominates global nuclear fleet (50%+ reactors), positioning for global growth.

**【Patrick’s Financial Commentary】**
- Q3 FFO by segment:
  - Hydro: $119M (+20% YoY) from U.S. pricing, Canadian/Colombian gen.
  - Wind/Solar: $177M, boosted by Neoen, Geronimo, UK offshore wind.
  - Storage/Sustainable Solutions: $127M, driven by Neoen and Westinghouse.
- Executed $7.7B in financings, including $1.1B up-financings (Holtwood, Safe Harbor).
- Sold $2.8B in assets (net $900M to BEP), accelerating capital recycling.
- Maintained $4.7B liquidity and BBB+ rating, with $38B 12-month financings.

**【Q&A Highlights】**
- **Nuclear Timeline**: First projects to start dev. in Q4 2025, with construction phase beginning 2028-2030. Westinghouse expects 20%+ margins on construction services.
- **Asset Recycling**: Private market valuations for new-build assets 20-30x EBITDA, vs. public market discounts. Focused on monetizing U.S., Europe, Australia, India assets.
- **Returns on Nuclear**: Targeting >15% IRR on nuclear investments, with Westinghouse services generating 20%+ margins.
- **Hydro Demand**: 5 TWh of hydro up for recontracting, with hyperscalers increasingly seeking base-load power.
- **Regulatory Clarity**: Safe-harbored U.S. pipeline through 2029, but FEOC rules remain uncertain.
- **Santee Cooper**: Considering investment if cost overrun protections and returns align with risk/reward profile.

Brookfield Renewable Partners LP (BEP) Q3 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

- **10% FFO Growth**: Q2 FFO per unit up 10% YoY to $0.56, driven by hydro and nuclear.
- **Google 3 GW Deal**: Signed framework agreement for hydro capacity, with 670 MW contracted this year.
- **Record 8 GW Growth**: On track to commission 8 GW in 2025, a company record.
- **Tax Credit Security**: 95%+ U.S. pipeline secured through 2029 with minimal incremental CapEx.
- **Battery IRRs Top Range**: Declining costs and grid demand make batteries most attractive investment.
- **Nuclear Expansion**: Westinghouse to benefit from U.S. gov't 10-reactor target by 2030.

**【CEO Opening Remarks】**
- Delivered strong Q2 2025 results with FFO per unit up 10% YoY, driven by hydroelectric and nuclear services.
- Signed a 3 GW Hydro Framework Agreement with Google, reflecting growing demand for baseload power.
- Commissioned 2.1 GW of new renewable capacity in Q2, on track for a record 8 GW in 2025.
- Advanced safe harboring strategy to secure tax credit eligibility for nearly all U.S. projects through 2029.
- Sold $1.5 billion of assets (net $400 million to BEP) at strong returns, with 2025 asset sales expected to exceed 2024 levels.

**【Wyatt Hartley - Hydro Framework Agreement】**
- Google Framework Agreement includes 670 MW of contracted capacity from Holtwood and Safe Harbor facilities, with 300 MW more expected this year.
- Agreement reflects hyperscalers' shift to procuring hydro and nuclear alongside wind/solar.
- Acquired 15% stake in Colombian hydro platform Isagen for $1 billion, accretive 2% to 2026 FFO.
- Battery storage expansion via Neoen acquisition positions BEP as one of the world's largest battery operators.

**【Patrick Taylor - Financial Results】**
- Q2 FFO: $371 million ($0.56/unit), +10% YoY. Hydro FFO up 50% YoY due to strong U.S. and Colombian hydrology.
- Wind/solar FFO flat YoY due to asset dispositions offsetting new capacity.
- Distributed energy/storage FFO up 40% YoY driven by Westinghouse nuclear services.
- Completed $19 billion in financings YTD, including:
  - $6.3 billion project financing for Polish offshore wind
  - $435 million private placement for U.S. hydro asset
  - CAD 250 million 30-year hybrid notes
- Balance sheet remains strong with $4.7 billion liquidity.

**【Q&A Highlights】**
- **PJM Auction Impact**: Capacity payments validate supply-demand imbalance, enabling faster project execution.
- **Tax Credit Eligibility**: Confident in securing tax credits for 95%+ of U.S. pipeline through 2029 via minimal CapEx spend.
- **Hydro M&A**: U.S. hydro market becoming more liquid; framework agreements provide 'hunting license' for disciplined M&A.
- **Battery Growth**: Battery IRRs currently top target range due to declining costs and rising grid services demand.
- **Nuclear Expansion**: Westinghouse positioned to benefit from U.S. gov't goal of 10 new reactors by 2030.
- **Customer Relationships**: Hyperscalers increasingly seek integrated energy solutions across technologies.


Brookfield Renewable Partners L.P. Limited Partnership Units (BEP) Q2 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

- **15% FFO Growth**: Strong Q1 results driven by contracted cash flows and new capacity.
- **$4.6B Acquisitions**: Strategic buys of Neoen and National Grid Renewables to accelerate growth.
- **8GW 2025 Target**: Doubling commissioning pace with 4,500 GWh/y new contracts.
- **Hydro Upside**: 6,000 GWh/y recontracting opportunity with inflation-linked revenues.
- **Tariff Resilience**: 60% U.S. solar pipeline costs locked in; global supply chain diversification limits impact.

**【CEO Opening Remarks】**
- Q1 2025 FFO per unit increased 15% YoY (adjusted for hydro), driven by strong contracted cash flows and new capacity additions.
- Acquired Neoen and National Grid Renewables, committing $4.6B in Q1, with plans to double Neoen's commissioning cadence to 2GW/year.
- 8GW of new capacity expected in 2025, over double 2022 run rate, with 4,500 GWh/y of new contracts secured.
- Hydro portfolio recontracting opportunities: 6,000 GWh/y available over next 5 years, with inflation-linked revenues.

**【CFO Financial Highlights】**
- Q1 FFO: $315M ($0.48/unit), up 7% YoY all-in basis.
- 90% of operating fleet contracted for ~14 years, 70% revenues inflation-indexed.
- Balance sheet strength: $4.5B liquidity, issuing C$450M 10-year notes at lowest coupon in 5 years.
- Active buybacks: $35M of units repurchased YTD.

**【Q&A Key Takeaways】**
- **Tariff Mitigation**: 60% of U.S. solar pipeline has locked-in equipment costs; diversified global supply chain limits impact.
- **Microsoft Framework**: 10.5GW minimum contracted, with potential for expansion; no material impact from Microsoft data center adjustments.
- **Neoen Integration**: Accelerate 2GW/year commissioning, integrate into global platform, and monetize mature assets.
- **Hydro Strategy**: Recontracting at higher rates enables up financings at ~5% cost, funding growth at 15%+ returns.
- **Supply Chain Resilience**: Domestic U.S. manufacturing focus (e.g., solar framework agreements) limits tariff exposure; global diversification drives lower input costs in non-U.S. markets.


Brookfield Renewable Partners L.P. Limited Partnership Units (BEP) Q1 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

- **Record Growth**: 10% FFO per unit growth in 2024, driven by $12.5B capital deployment and 19,000 GWh/year new contracts.
- **Microsoft Deal Exceeds Expectations**: 10.5GW renewable energy agreement with Microsoft is 'floor, not ceiling'; 2025+ projects already outpacing 2026-2030 timeline.
- **Battery Storage Leadership**: 3,300MW of operating storage and 35,000MW pipeline, positioning as one of largest global battery developers.
- **Asset Recycling Success**: $2.8B in 2024 proceeds at 25% IRR; $6B+ since 2020 at 22% IRR.
- **Policy Resilience**: No expected changes to ITC/PTC; ability to pass-through costs ensures margins remain intact.

**【CEO Opening Remarks】**
- 2024 was a record year with 10% FFO per unit growth, driven by inflation-linked cash flows and $12.5B in capital deployment.
- Signed 19,000 GWh/year of new contracts, including a landmark 10.5GW renewable energy agreement with Microsoft.
- Commissioned 7,000MW of new capacity, up 7x from 2021 levels, and generated $2.8B in asset recycling proceeds at 25% IRR.
- Announced a 5%+ increase in annual distribution to $1.492/unit, maintaining 14 consecutive years of growth.

**【Co-President Growth Outlook】**
- US demand for electricity is accelerating due to AI-driven data center growth, with hyperscalers prioritizing low-cost renewables.
- Invested $1.5B in Neoen, a global leader in battery storage, expanding to 3,300MW of operating storage and 35,000MW in pipeline.
- Grid-scale batteries and distributed generation are critical for stabilizing grids and meeting peak demand.

**【CFO Financial Review】**
- Q4 FFO: $304M ($0.46/unit), +21% YoY; Full-year FFO: $1.2B ($1.83/unit), +10% YoY.
- Wind/solar FFO up 30% YoY; Distributed energy/storage FFO up 78% YoY.
- Completed $27B in financings, ending 2024 with $4.3B liquidity.
- Asset recycling since 2020: $6B in proceeds at 22% IRR, 2.1x capital return.

**【Q&A Key Takeaways】**
- Microsoft agreement: 10.5GW target is a 'floor, not ceiling'; 2025+ projects already exceeding 2026-2030 timeline.
- Asset recycling: Public market dislocation creates opportunities to acquire assets at 20-30% discounts to private market valuations.
- US policy risk: No expected changes to ITC/PTC; even if tariffs/pass-through costs, PPA prices will adjust to preserve margins.
- Share buybacks: Will consider given current 30%+ discount to NAV and strong FCF generation.

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