Half year results, NAV and Dividend Announcement

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Greencoat UK Wind PLC reported strong financial performance for the half-year ended 30 June 2026, with net cash generation of £222 million, up from £163 million in the prior year, and dividend cover at 1.9x. The company's unaudited Net Asset Value stands at £2,895 million, or 134.1 pence per share, while aggregate group debt reduced by £56 million to £2,070 million, with £200 million of debt maturities successfully refinanced. The company declared a quarterly dividend of 2.68 pence per share, and its 2026 dividend target remains 10.7 pence per share, representing the thirteenth consecutive inflation-linked increase.

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Greencoat UK Wind PLC
30 July 2026
 

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30 July 2026

GREENCOAT UK WIND PLC

(the "Company")

 

Half year results to 30 June 2026, Net Asset Value and Dividend Announcement

 

Greencoat UK Wind PLC today announces the half year results for the period to 30 June 2026.

Greencoat UK Wind PLC is the leading listed renewable infrastructure fund, invested in UK wind farms. The Company was designed for investors, from first principles, to be simple, transparent and low risk. Its aim is to provide investors with an annual dividend that increases in line with CPI inflation while preserving its long term value by reinvesting surplus cash flow. The Company has to date paid £1.5 billion in dividends to its shareholders and generated a further £1.1 billion of excess free cash to invest in new assets.

 

The Company enables investors to own a direct stake in UK wind farms, so increasing the resources and capital dedicated to the deployment of renewable energy capacity needed to meet forecast growth in UK electricity demand.

 

Performance

·    The Group's investments generated 3,003GWh of renewable electricity (HY 2025: 2,567 GWh), 4.9 per cent above budget

·    Strong net cash generation (Group and wind farm SPVs) of £222 million (HY 2025: £163 million), benefitting from strong generation and realised power prices

·    Half year dividend cover was 1.9x (HY 2025: 1.4x)

·    Full year net cash generation on course to be towards the top end of £350 - 410 million 2026 guidance

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Asset Value and Debt

·   The Company announces that its unaudited Net Asset Value as at 30 June 2026 is £2,895 million (134.1 pence per share). The Company's June 2026 Factsheet is available on the Company's website, www.greencoat-ukwind.com.

·   Aggregate Group Debt was £2,070 million, representing a reduction of £56 million across the period.

·   The Company has refinanced its £200 million 2026 debt maturities with new long-dated facilities, expiring between  2032 and 2034, provided by its existing lending group.

 Capital Allocation

 ·    The Company has announced its 2026 dividend target of 10.7 pence per share, the thirteenth consecutive inflation linked increase, has declared total dividends of 5.36 pence per share with respect to the period and paid a dividend of 2.59 pence per share with respect to Q4 2025 in the period.

·     The Company continues to evaluate a range of investment opportunities, with a focus on selective transactions that enhance risk adjusted portfolio returns.

Commenting on today's results, Lucinda Riches, Chairman of Greencoat UK Wind, said:

"The first half of 2026 has seen strong operational and financial performance. Generation was ahead of budget, net cash generation was robust and dividend cover was 1.9x. The Company also continued to strengthen its balance sheet through debt repayment and the successful refinancing of its 2026 debt maturities. The Board remains focused on maintaining a disciplined approach to capital allocation while continuing to assess investment opportunities to support long-term shareholder value."

 



 

Dividend Announcement

The Company also announces a quarterly dividend of 2.68 pence per share in respect of the period from 1 April 2026 to 30 June 2026.

Dividend Timetable

Ex-dividend date:        13 August 2026

Record date:                      14 August 2026

Payment date:              28 August 2026

Key Metrics

As at 30 June 2026:

Market capitalisation

£ 2,193.2 million

Share price

101.6 pence

Dividends with respect to the period

£115.7 million

Dividends with respect to the period per share

5.36 pence

GAV

£4,964.9 million

NAV

£2,894.8 million

NAV per share

134.1 pence

Discount to NAV

24.2 per cent

The Company's 2026 Half Year Report is available on the Company's website, www.greencoat-ukwind.com, and can also be inspected on the National Storage Mechanism website, https://data.fca.org.uk/#/nsm/nationalstoragemechanism.

Details of the webcast for analysts and investors:

There will be a virtual presentation at 9.00am today for analysts and investors. Register and watch the event at https://stream.brrmedia.co.uk/broadcast/6a34fa3390cd590013828c14

If dialling-in via phone, the following details can be used:

UK-Wide: +44 (0) 33 0551 0200

UK Toll Free: 0808 109 0700

Password (if prompted): Quote 'Greencoat UK Wind' when prompted by the operator

 



For further information, please contact:

Greencoat UK Wind PLC 020 7832 9495

John Musk

Matt Ridley

Stephen Packwood

Headland Consultancy 020 3805 4822

Stephen Malthouse

Charlie Twigg

 

Chairman's Statement

 

"It has been a positive six months for the Company, demonstrating the strength of our business model. Generation was ahead of budget, which, combined with favourable power prices, led to strong cash generation, putting us firmly on course to deliver a full-year outturn towards the upper end of our guidance.

 

Looking ahead, the strength of our portfolio of operating wind farms leaves us well placed to continue delivering against our capital allocation framework and capitalise on the significant opportunities arising from the investment required to meet the UK's growing demand for electricity. We move forward confident in our ability to deliver long-term value for shareholders."

 

Performance

 

The first half of 2026 has been a positive period for the Company, supported by strong Group cash generation and a modest increase in NAV. Against a broader market backdrop in which investors are increasingly focused on cash generation, balance sheet strength and disciplined capital allocation, the Group's performance in the first half demonstrates the benefits of its business model.

 

Net cash generation for the period was ahead of budget at £221.6 million, resulting in dividend cover of 1.9x for the period. This derives from electricity generation of 3,003 GWh, being 4.9 per cent above budget, as well as favourable realised power prices. NAV increased modestly by 0.7 pence per share over the period, reflecting the conversion of strong operational performance into cash. Net cash generation is now on course to be towards the top end of the £350-410 million guidance for 2026.

 

During the period, the Group refinanced £200 million of 2026 debt maturities with new long-dated facilities provided by its existing lending group. The continued ability to place long-term debt demonstrates the durability of the Group's financing model and the strength of its relationships with lenders.

 

Total shareholder return for H1 2026 was +9.2 per cent, (or +4.4 per cent based on NAV), with dividends contributing to the majority of that return. However, the share price discount to NAV, which has not appreciably narrowed over the period, does not in the Board's view reflect the strength of the business. The discount persists mainly due to macroeconomic and sector-wide pressures, including higher interest rates, policy uncertainty and an oversupply of listed renewable infrastructure vehicles. We are beginning to see some of these pressures ease, notably with the shrinking of the listed renewable trust sector.

The discount persists mainly due to macroeconomic and sector-wide pressures, including higher interest rates, policy uncertainty and an oversupply of listed renewable infrastructure vehicles. We are beginning to see some of these pressures ease, notably with the shrinking of the listed renewable trust sector.

 

Capital Allocation

 

The Group's highly cash generative portfolio gives the Company capital to allocate which, when combined with carefully structured debt, offers the prospect of sustained organic reinvestment with low execution risk without the need to access third party capital.

 

The Board retains a clear approach to capital allocation as communicated with the Company's 2025 Annual Results, and the first half of the year has seen good progress against these priorities. The Company prioritises dividends and has announced its 2026 dividend target of 10.7 pence per share, the thirteenth consecutive inflation linked increase. Beyond the dividend, the Group has also continued to strengthen its balance sheet, and has repaid £53.5 million of debt during the period.

 

Looking ahead, the Board continues to emphasise the importance of reinvestment to further sustain the Company's dividend over the long term; renewable infrastructure assets are inherently finite, and maintaining the long‑term cash‑generating capability of the portfolio requires ongoing reinvestment. In this context, the Investment Manager has continued to evaluate a range of opportunities on behalf of the Company, with a focus on selective transactions that enhance risk adjusted portfolio returns. The Board is encouraged by the pipeline of opportunities under consideration.

 

Outlook

 

The Company enters the second half of the year with positive momentum, supported by strong Group cash generation, a robust balance sheet and a clear capital allocation framework. These provide a solid foundation to deliver long-term value for shareholders.

 

The outlook for UK wind remains attractive. As electricity demand continues to grow and the UK energy system becomes increasingly reliant on domestic renewable generation, the importance of existing operational assets becomes ever more apparent. While substantial investment in new generating capacity will be required in the years ahead, the UK's energy transition will also depend upon the continued performance of the renewable infrastructure already in operation today. As one of the largest owners of operational UK wind farms, UKW's portfolio is well positioned to continue delivering both secure electricity and long-term cash flows for shareholders.

 

On behalf of the Board and the Investment Manager, I would like to thank our shareholders for their continued support following the AGM, where 97.1 per cent of shareholders voted for the continuation of the Company.

 

Lucinda Riches C.B.E.

Chairman

29 July 2026

 

 

 

 

 

Investment Manager's Report

 

Investment Portfolio

As at 30 June 2026, the Group owned investments in a diversified portfolio of UK wind farms, providing exposure to a high-quality, operational asset base with long-term contracted and merchant revenues.

 

The portfolio continues to benefit from geographical and technological diversification, alongside a balanced revenue profile. The scale and maturity of the portfolio underpin the Group's ability to generate stable and predictable cash flows.

 

The Group owns investments in 49 operating UK wind farms with total generating capacity of 1,942 MW.

 

Asset Management

The Investment Manager continues to focus on the safe and efficient operation of the Group's assets, alongside initiatives aimed at enhancing long-term value.

These include measures to optimise availability and performance, as well as initiatives to extend asset life and improve operating efficiency. The portfolio remains well positioned to benefit from future value enhancing initiatives, including potential life extension and repowering opportunities.

Operating and Financial Performance

 

The Group's portfolio of wind farms performed solidly during the period.

 

Portfolio generation in the period was 3,003 GWh, 4.9 per cent above budget. During the period, mean UK wind speeds were around 1 per cent above long-term averages. Portfolio generation for the last twelve months was on budget.

 

Portfolio availability was slightly lower than expected, largely owing to weather events in Q1 that prevented access to two of the Group's offshore wind farms.

 

Net cash generation by the Group and wind farm SPVs was strong at £221.6 million with dividend cover for the period of 1.9x, further demonstrating the enduring strength of the Group's cash generation profile.

 

Group and wind farm SPV cashflows


For the period ended 30 June 2026

 


£'000

 



Net cash generation (1)


221,606




Dividends paid


(113,762)




Transaction costs


(927)




Share buybacks


(1,711)

Share buyback costs


(16)




Net amounts drawn under debt facilities


(30,000)

Upfront finance costs


(2,529)




Movement in cash (Group and wind farm SPVs)

 

72,661




Opening cash balance (Group and wind farm SPVs)


171,046

Closing cash balance (Group and wind farm SPVs)


243,707




Net cash generation


221,606

Dividends


113,762

Dividend cover


1.9




 

(1)     Alternative Performance Measure as defined below.

 

 

The following tables provide further detail on net cash generation:

 

Net Cash Generation - Breakdown

 


For the period ended 30 June 2026

 


£'000

 



Revenue


483,228

Operating expenses


(118,813)

Tax


(62,151)

SPV level debt interest


(6,657)

SPV level debt amortisation


(25,524)

Other


(3)

Wind farm cashflow

 

272,080

 

 

 

Management fee


(9,845)

Operating expenses


(1,776)

Ongoing finance costs


(44,176)

Other


3,065

Group cashflow

 

(52,732)




VAT (Group and wind farm SPVs)


2,258




Net cash generation

 

221,606

 

 

 

Net Cash Generation - Reconciliation to Net Cash Flows

from Operating Activities

 

For the period ended 30 June 2026


£'000



Net cash flows from operating activities(1)

244,247

Movement in cash balances of wind farm SPVs

17,732

Repayment of shareholder loan investment (2)

3,685

Finance costs (1)

(46,705)

Movement in security cash deposits (3)

118

Upfront finance costs (4)

2529

Net cash generation

221,606



 

(1) Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows.

(2) Note 8 to the financial statements.

(3) Note 10 to the financial statements.

(4) £4,650k facility arrangement fees less £2,121k income on swap terminations per note 12 to the financial statements

 

Capital Allocation

The Group has maintained a clear and disciplined approach to capital allocation during the period, consistent with the framework set out in the 2025 Annual Results.

 

The Group's business model is structurally cash generative, enabling it to generate capital organically without reliance on disposals, external equity issuance or further borrowings.

 

The dividend remains the first priority for capital allocation, and the Company has announced a thirteenth consecutive increase in line with inflation.

Beyond the dividend, the Group has continued to strengthen its balance sheet, and during the period has repaid £53.5 million of debt.

 

Noting the importance of reinvestment, the Investment Manager has continued to evaluate a broad range of opportunities, with a particular focus on transactions that enhance portfolio quality, duration and long-term cash generation. While no transactions have been completed to date, the Company remains active in the market. The absence of completed transactions reflects pricing discipline and selectivity rather than a lack of available opportunities.

 

Finally, there are circumstances in which share buybacks can present an attractive use of capital. However their usefulness in the context of a Company that operates finite-life assets is far more nuanced and their impact on gearing must be considered alongside uses of capital that further support the Company's enduring proposition and long-term shareholder value. Notwithstanding this, they may be undertaken selectively.

 

Balance sheet

Gearing

During the period, the Group refinanced its 2026 debt maturities with new six-, seven- and eight-year facilities sourced from its current lenders. This demonstrates the durability of the Group's financing model and the support of its existing lenders. The Group is also progressing the refinancing of its May 2027 maturities on a similar basis. In addition, during the period, the Group repaid £53.5 million of debt.

 

As at 30 June 2026, Aggregate Group Debt was £2,070 million, comprising £1,490 million of term debt at Company level, £10 million positive fair value of swaps, £200 million drawn under the Company's RCF and £390 million represented by the Company's share of limited recourse debt in Hornsea 1 (reflecting the fair value of the debt at SPV level). Gearing as at 30 June 2026 was 41.7 per cent of GAV, with a weighted cost of debt of 5.1% per cent post refinancing.

 

The Group's Investment Policy prevents the Group from drawing additional debt when gearing is above 40 per cent of GAV. It does not restrict the re-investment of excess cashflows. The Group's lending terms do not impose any additional limitations or restrictions where gearing is less than 50 per cent of GAV, which, for these purposes, excludes the Group's investment in, and associated debt from, Hornsea 1.

 

Facility

Maturity
date

Loan principal

Loan Margin

Swap rate/ SONIA

All in rate

Fair Value of Swap (1)

£'000

%

%

%

£'000

RCF

26 September 2027

200,000

               1.5000

               3.7500

               5.2500

-

Lloyds

9 May 2027

150,000

               1.6000

               5.6510

               7.2510

2,303

CBA

04 November 2027

100,000

               1.6000

               1.3680

               2.9680

(3,912)

ABN AMRO

2 May 2028

100,000

               1.7500

               5.1330

               6.8830

2,041

Virgin Money

3 May 2028

50,000

               1.7500

               5.0880

               6.8380(3)

983

ANZ

3 May 2028

75,000

               1.7500

               5.4750

               7.2250

2,030

Barclays

3 May 2028

25,000

               1.7500

               5.0880

               6.8380

492

NAB

26 September 2029

100,000

               1.5500

               3.6660

               5.2160

(924)

ANZ

26 September 2029

75,000

               1.6000

               3.6412

               5.2412

(692)

AXA

1 January 2030

125,000

               3.0300

                       -  

               3.0300

-

AXA

1 January 2030

75,000

               1.7000

               1.4450

               3.1450(4)

(7,000)

CBA

30 September 2030

150,000

               1.6500

               3.6300

               5.2800

(2,221)

AXA

28 April 2031

25,000

               6.4340

                       -  

               6.4340

-

AXA

28 April 2031

115,000

               1.8000

               3.7500(2)

               5.5500

-

AXA

28 April 2031

25,000

               5.4420

                       -  

               5.4420

-

CIBC

26 September 2031

100,000

               1.7500

               3.6545

               5.4045

(1,787)

RBSI

1 November 2032

100,000

               1.7500

               3.9250

               5.6750

(878)

ANZ

1 November 2033

50,000

               1.8500

               4.0630

               5.9130

(84)

Virgin Money(5)

1 November 2034

50,000

               1.5000

               4.1460

               5.6460

2

Hornsea 1(6)

31 March 2036

389,776

                       -  

                       -  

               3.5920

-

 

 

2,079,776

Weighted average

                   5.1                           

               (9,647)

 

(1) Term debt comprises £1,490 million of loan facilities less £9.6 million relating to the fair value of interest rate swaps held at Holdco level.

(2) Facility pays SONIA as variable rate.

(3) Virgin Money debt tranche hedged with Barclays swap.

(4) AXA debt tranche hedged with an NAB swap.

(5) Virgin Money debt tranche hedged with ANZ swa

(6) Reflecting the fair value of debt at SPV level, which is not included in the Consolidated Statement of Financial Position.

 

Cash balances (Group and wind farm SPVs) as at 30 June 2026 stood at £243.7 million.

 

NAV

The Group's NAV increased during the period. The principal drivers of NAV movement were net cash generation and operational performance, together with a more stable macroeconomic backdrop.

The Investment Manager continues to apply a consistent valuation methodology based on long-term assumptions, calibrated against available market evidence.

The following table sets out the movement in NAV from 31 December 2025 to 30 June 2026:


£ 000

Pence per share

NAV as at 31 December 2025

2,882,356

133.5

Net cash generation

221,606

10.3

Dividend

(113,762)

(5.3)

Depreciation

(44,632)

(2.1)

Power price

12,508

0.6

Inflation

36,710

1.7

Movement in fair value of debt

3,389

0.2

Share buybacks

(1,727)

0.0

Discount rates

(76,785)

(3.6)

Refinancing costs/transaction costs

(3,429)

(0.2)

Other

(21,459)

(1.0)

NAV as at 30 June 2026

2,894,775

134.1

 

Reconciliation of Statutory Net Assets to Reported NAV

 


30 June 2026

31 December 2025

 

£'000

£'000

 



Operating portfolio

4,738,418

4,854,990

Cash (wind farm SPVs)

155,825

138,093

Fair value of investments(1)

4,894,243

4,993,083

Cash (Group)

87,882

32,953

Other relevant assets / (liabilities)

(17,221)

(17,455)

GAV

4,964,904

5,008,581

Aggregate Group Debt (1)

(2,070,129)

(2,126,225)

NAV

2,894,775

2,882,356

Reconciling items

0

0

Statutory net assets

2,894,775

2,882,356




Shares in issue

2,158,617,409

2,159,801,091

NAV per share (pence)

134.1

133.5

 

(1) Includes limited recourse debt at Hornsea 1, not included in the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Financial Position.

Power Prices

The portfolio continues to benefit from a balanced revenue profile, comprising a mix of fixed-price arrangements, government‑backed support mechanisms and merchant exposure.

Realised power prices during the period were ahead of budget, contributing to the Group's strong cash generation. This reflects both the structure of the Group's revenue arrangements and prevailing market conditions, with the disruption in the flow of gas cargoes through the Strait of Hormuz elevating UK power prices through to the end of 2027.

During the period the Group entered into short-term fixed-price arrangements, the majority of which were for one year, and which in total amounted to approximately 20 per cent of its annual merchant power exposure. As a result, 66 per cent of the Group's revenues for the remainder of the year are fixed price. This serves to further underpin the Group's expectations that full-year net cash generation is on course for the top end of guidance. The Group may, where the opportunity presents, enter into further short‑term price-fixing arrangements to further secure dividend cover and has done so since the end of the period.

The Company's strategy is to maintain an appropriate balance between fixed and merchant revenues, providing participation in power price upside while maintaining protection through contracted revenues. Over the life of the portfolio, the portfolio's DCF is forecast to maintain a broadly equal blend of fixed and merchant cash flows.

The Investment Manager continues to actively explore fixed prices for the PPAs approaching maturity. An appropriate revenue balance could also be maintained through the acquisition of new fixed-revenue streams, for example, onshore and offshore wind CFD assets.

Medium and long-term power price curves remain broadly consistent with those used in the December 2025 valuation, with no material changes to long-term assumptions during the period. The Investment Manager continues to monitor developments in the UK power market, including evolving supply and demand dynamics, policy developments and the impact of increasing renewable penetration/responsive demand.

For the NAV, a capture discount continues to be applied to power price assumptions, save where prices are fixed, to reflect that wind generation typically captures a lower price than the baseload power price. The capture discount varies between onshore and offshore wind assets and is drawn from consultant forecasts and, in the longer term, market-based analysis. During the period, the portfolio captured an average price of £82.15/MWh versus an average index price of £92.80/MWh (12 per cent discount).

In addition to the capture discount, a further reduction is applied to reflect the terms of each PPA. The price of some PPAs is expressed as a percentage of a given price index, whereas other PPAs include a fixed £/MWh discount to the price index. Other PPAs pay a fixed £/MWh price for power.






2026

2027

2028

2029

2030

2031

2032

Power price





79.80

62.71

62.78

71.24

68.02

66.63

59.90

Representative PPA price





71.82

56.44

56.50

64.11

61.21

59.97

53.91



2033

2034

2035

2036

2037

2038

2039

2040

2041

2042

Power price


58.80

59.09

59.73

61.45

62.35

61.68

61.33

60.34

60.04

59.03

Representative PPA price


52.92

53.18

53.76

55.30

56.12

55.52

55.20

54.30

54.04

53.13



2043

2044

2045

2046

2047

2048

2049

2050

2051

2052

Power price


57.340

57.880

57.100

56.280

55.840

55.610

56.780

56.670

57.210

56.270

Representative PPA price


51.600

52.100

51.390

50.650

50.260

50.050

51.100

51.000

51.480

50.640



2053

2054

2055

2056

2057

2058

2059

2060

2061

2062

Power price


56.20

56.20

56.67

56.01

54.73

53.42

52.37

50.59

50.59

50.59

Representative PPA price


50.58

50.58

51.00

50.41

49.25

48.08

47.13

45.53

45.53

45.53

 

The portfolio remains well positioned to manage a range of power price outcomes, supported by its fixed revenue base.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2027

2028

2029

2030

2031

 

CPI increase(%)

2.37%

2.50%

2.50%

2.50%

2.50%

 

Dividend (p/share)

                               11.08

                       11.34

                                   11.63

                                                  11.92

                      12.22

 

Dividend (£'000)

239,260

244,887

251,009

257,825

263,717

 

Dividend cover (x)






 

Base case

1.6

1.7

1.9

2.0

2

 

£50/MWh

1.4

1.4

1.5

1.5

1.5

 

£40/MWh

1.3

1.3

1.3

1.3

1.3

 

£30/MWh

1.2

1.1

1.1

1.1

1.1

 

£20/MWh

1.0

0.9

0.9

0.9

0.8

 

£10/MWh

 0.9

0.8

   0.7

   0.7

0.6

 

 







 

Inflation

The Group uses inflation swap pricing to derive its short term assumptions for inflation:

 

·          CPI: 3.57 per cent (2026), 2.37 per cent (2027), and 2.5 per cent (2028 onwards)

·          RPI: 4.32 per cent (2026), 3.12 per cent (2027), 3.5 per cent (2028-2030), then CPIH (2.75 per cent (2031 onwards))

 

The ROC price is inflated annually from 1 April each year based on the previous year's average CPI. On 1 April 2026, the ROC price increased by 3.4 per cent (average CPI over 2025).

 

CFD prices are also inflated annually from 1 April each year, but with reference to January CPI. On 1 April 2026, CFD prices have increased by 3.0 per cent (January 2026 CPI).

 

Returns

The Company's objective remains to provide investors with an attractive total return, derived from a combination of a sustainable dividend and long-term capital growth.

 

The portfolio average levered discount rate implied by the 30 June 2026 NAV is 11.5 per cent This continues to be materially higher than at IPO 13 years ago, having been revised upwards significantly over the past three years to reflect the higher cost of capital environment. A further increase to discount rates was implemented in the period.

 

Given that the Group's ongoing charges ratio is less than 1 per cent, the net return to investors (assuming reinvestment at NAV) is greater than 10.5 per cent.

 

The portfolio continues to demonstrate the characteristics required to deliver this objective. Strong underlying cash generation during the period has supported a well-covered dividend, while positive NAV performance reflects operational delivery.

 

Outlook

Strong performance in the first half, positive market dynamics and a disciplined approach to capital allocation mean the Group enters the second half of the year with positive momentum.

 

For the remainder of 2026, the Investment Manager's priorities are unchanged: to maintain strong operational performance, bolster dividend cover, preserve balance sheet flexibility and assess reinvestment opportunities with discipline.

 

The UK wind market continues to offer a range of potential opportunities, supported by long-term structural demand for renewable generation.

 

The UK's electrification continues at pace with forecast demand for electrons expected to increase by 50 to 100 per cent by 2040(1) driven by the continued adoption of electric vehicles, and heat pumps alongside increasing demand from data centres and other electrified end users. Recent geopolitical events demonstrate that disruption risk is more structural than episodic. Whilst energy flows can be disrupted relatively quickly, restoring them is more complex, requiring alignment across insurers, vessel owners, governments and market participants.

 

While there will be substantial growth in new generation capacity, the current installed capacity will also play an important role in the UK's energy transition. As one of the largest owners of operational UK wind farms, UKW's portfolio is well positioned to continue delivering both secure electricity and long-term cash flows for shareholders.

 

Against this backdrop, the Group remains disciplined in its approach to capital deployment. Reinvestment will be undertaken selectively, with a focus on opportunities that enhance long-term cash generation, portfolio duration and further support the sustainability of the dividend. As such, the pace and scale of investment will continue to be driven by the availability of appropriately priced opportunities.

 

 

Statement of Directors' Responsibilities

 

The Directors acknowledge responsibility for the interim results and approve this Half Year Report. The Directors confirm that to the best of their knowledge:

 

a)   the condensed financial statements have been prepared in accordance with IAS 34 "Interim Financial Reporting" and give a true and fair view of the assets, liabilities and financial position and the profit of the Group as required by DTR 4.2.4R;

 

b)   the interim management report, included within the Chairman's Statement and Investment Manager's Report, includes a fair review of the information required by DTR 4.2.7R, being the significant events of the first half of the year and the principal risks and uncertainties for the remaining six months of the year; and

 

c)   the condensed financial statements include a fair review of the related party transactions, as required by DTR 4.2.8R.

 

The Responsibility Statement has been approved by the Board.

 

Lucinda Riches C.B.E.

Chairman

29 July 2026

 

 

 

 

 

Condensed Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income (unaudited)

For the year ended 30 June 2026

 


Note

For the six months ended
30 June 2026

For the six months ended
30 June 2025



£'000

£'000

 




Investment income

3

252,169

216,696

Movement in fair value of investments


(76,833)

(206,628)

Other income


2,797

2,714

Total income and movement in fair value of investments

 

178,133

12,782

 




Operating expenses

4

(12,816)

(14,932)

Transaction costs


(858)

(339)

Operating profit / (loss)

 

164,459

(2,489)

 




Finance expense

12

(45,052)

(49,327)

Net movement on interest rate swaps held at fair value

13

7,775

(20,572)



 

 

Profit / (Loss) for the period before tax

 

127,182

(72,388)

Tax

5

-

-





Profit / (Loss) for the period after tax

 

127,182

(72,388)

 




Profit  / (Loss) and total comprehensive income / (expense) attributable to:

 

 

 

Equity holders of the Company


127,182

(72,388)





Earnings per share

 



Basic and diluted earnings from continuing operations in the period (pence)

6

5.89

(3.23)

 

The accompanying notes form an integral part of the financial statements.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Condensed Consolidated Statement of Financial Position (unaudited)

As at 30 June 2026


Note

30 June 2026

31 December 2025


 

£'000

£'000

 




Non current assets

 



Investments at fair value through profit or loss

8

4,504,468

4,584,986

Interest rate swaps held at fair value through profit or loss

13

17,498

11,327



4,521,966

4,596,313

Current assets

 



Receivables

10

19,932

21,052

Cash at bank


69,036

14,225

Interest rate swaps held at fair value through profit or loss

13

-

5,205



88,968

40,482

Current liabilities

 



Payables

11

(18,308)

(19,779)

Interest rate swaps held at fair value through profit or loss

13

(2,303)

-

Loans and borrowings

12

(150,000)

(200,000)

Net current liabilities

 

(81,643)

(179,297)

 


 

 

Non current liabilities

 

 

 

Loans and borrowings

12

(1,540,000)

(1,520,000)

Interest rate swaps held at fair value through profit or loss

13

(5,548)

(14,660)

Net assets

 

2,894,775

2,882,356

 




Capital and reserves

 



Called up share capital

15

23,074

23,074

Share premium

15

2,471,972

2,471,981

Capital redemption reserve

15

113

113

Treasury reserve

15

(181,408)

(180,416)

Retained earnings

 

581,024

567,604

Total shareholders' funds

 

2,894,775

2,882,356

 




Net assets per share (pence)

16

134.1

133.5

 

Authorised for issue by the Board of Greencoat UK Wind PLC (registered number 08318092) on 29 July 2026 and signed on its behalf by:

 

Lucinda Riches C.B.E.                                   Caoimhe Giblin

Chairman                                                       Director

 

The accompanying notes form an integral part of the financial statements.

 

 

Condensed Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity (unaudited)

For the six months ended 30 June 2026

For the six months ended
30 June 2026

Note

Share capital

Share premium

Capital redemption reserve

Treasury reserve

Retained earnings

Total



£'000

£'000

£'000

£'000

£'000

£'000

Opening net assets attributable to shareholders (1 January 2026)


23,074

2,471,981

113

(180,416)

567,604

2,882,356

Share buybacks

15

-

-

-

(1,740)

-

(1,740)

Share buyback costs

 

-

-

-

(11)

-

(11)

Shares issued to the Investment Manager

15

-

(9)

-

759

-

750

Profit and total comprehensive income for the period

 

-

-

-

-

127,182

127,182

Interim dividends paid in the period

7

-

-

-

-

(113,762)

(113,762)









Closing net assets attributable to shareholders


23,074

2,471,972

113

(181,408)

581,024

2,894,775

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The total reserves distributable by way of a dividend as at 30 June 2026 were £829,322,304.

 

For the six months ended
30 June 2025

 

Share capital

Share premium

Capital redemption reserve

Treasury shares

Retained earnings

Total



£'000

£'000

£'000

£'000

£'000

£'000

 








Opening net assets attributable to shareholders (1 January 2025)


23,074

2,471,821

113

(73,172)

987,268

3,409,104

Share buybacks

 

-

-

-

(40,595)

-

(40,595)

Share buyback costs


-

-

-

(265)

-

(265)

Shares issued to the Investment Manager

 

-

-

-

750

-

750

Loss and total comprehensive expense for the period


-

-

-

-

(72,388)

(72,388)

Interim dividends paid in the year

 

-

-

-

-

(113,954)

(113,954)









Closing net assets attributable to shareholders

 

23,074

2,471,821

113

(113,282)

800,926

3,182,652

 

 

The total reserves distributable by way of a dividend as at 30 June 2025 were £820,925,496.

 

The accompanying notes form an integral part of the financial statements.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows (unaudited)

For the six months ended 30 June 2026

 

 


Note

For the six months ended
30 June 2026

For the six months ended
30 June 2025


 

£'000

£'000

 




Net cash flows generated from operating activities

17

244,247

200,323

 




Cash flows from investing activities

 



Acquisition of investments

8

-

(176)

Transaction costs


(927)

(381)

Repayment of shareholder loan investments

8

3,685

4,837

Net cash flows generated from investing activities

 

2,758

4,280

 


 

 

Cash flows from financing activities

 



Share buybacks


(1,711)

(40,258)

Share buyback costs


(16)

(247)

Amounts repaid on loan facilities

12

(30,000)

-

Finance costs


(46,705)

(46,339)

Dividends paid

7

(113,762)

(113,954)

Net cash flows used in financing activities

 

(192,194)

(200,798)

 




Net increase in cash during the period


54,811

3,805

 


 

 

Cash at the beginning of the period


14,225

5,795





Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period


69,036

9,600

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The accompanying notes form an integral part of the financial statements.

 

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements

For the year ended 30 June 2026

 

1.    Material accounting policies

 

Basis of accounting

The condensed consolidated financial statements included in this Half Year Report have been prepared in accordance with IAS 34 "Interim Financial Reporting". The same accounting policies, presentation and methods of computation are followed in these condensed consolidated financial statements as were applied in the preparation of the Group's consolidated annual financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2025 and are expected to continue to apply in the Group's consolidated financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2026.

 

The Group's consolidated annual financial statements were prepared on the historic cost basis, as modified for the measurement of certain financial instruments at fair value through profit or loss, and in accordance with UK adopted international accounting standards.

 

These condensed financial statements do not include all information and disclosures required in the annual financial statements and should be read in conjunction with the Group's consolidated annual financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2025. The audited annual accounts for the year ended 31 December 2025 have been delivered to the Registrar of Companies. The audit report thereon was unmodified.

 

Review

This Half Year Report has not been audited or reviewed by the Group's Auditor in accordance with the International Standards on Auditing (ISAs) (UK) or International Standard on Review Engagements (ISREs).

 

Going concern

 

As at 30 June 2026, the Group had net assets of £2,894.8 million (31 December 2025: £2,882.4 million), net current liabilities of £81.6 million, (31 December 2025: £179.3 million), cash balances of £69.0 million (31 December 2025: £14.2 million) (excluding cash balances within investee companies of £155.8 million (31 December 2025: £138.1 million)) and security cash deposits of £18.8 million (31 December 2025: £18.7 million).

 

As the Company's shares traded at an average discount to NAV of 23 per cent over the 12 month period ending 31 December 2025, a Continuation Vote was held at the Company's AGM in May 2026 in line with its Articles of Association, with 97.1 per cent voting in favour of continuation.

 

The Directors have reviewed Group forecasts and projections which cover a period of at least 12 months from the date of approval of this report, taking into account foreseeable changes in investment and trading performance, which show that the Group has sufficient financial resources to continue in operation for at least the next 12 months from the date of approval of this report.

 

On the basis of this review, and after making due enquiries, the Directors have a reasonable expectation that the Company and the Group have adequate resources to continue in operational existence until at least July 2027. Accordingly, they continue to adopt the going concern basis in preparing the financial statements.

 

Segmental reporting

Operating segments are reported in a manner consistent with the internal reporting provided to the chief operating decision maker. The chief operating decision maker, who is responsible for allocating resources and assessing performance of the operating segments, has been identified as the Board, as a whole. The key measure of performance used by the Board to assess the Group's performance and to allocate resources is the total return on the Group's net assets, as calculated under IFRS, and therefore no reconciliation is required between the measure of profit or loss used by the Board and that contained in the financial statements.

 

For management purposes, the Group is organised into one main operating segment, which invests in wind farm assets.

 

All of the Group's income is generated within the UK.

 

All of the Group's non-current assets are located in the UK.

 

Seasonal and cyclical variations

The Group's results do not vary significantly during reporting periods as a result of seasonal activity.

 

 

2.   Investment management fees

 

Under the terms of the Investment Management Agreement, the Investment Manager is entitled to a combination of a Cash Fee and an Equity Element from the Company.

 

The Cash Fee and Equity Element are calculated quarterly in advance, as disclosed on page 81 of the Company's Annual Report for the year ended 31 December 2025.

 

Investment management fees paid or accrued in the period were as follows:

 


For the six months ended
30 June 2026

For the six months ended
30 June 2025


£'000

£'000

 

 

9,325

11,072

750

750

 

10,075

11,822

 

As at 30 June 2026, total amounts payable to the Investment Manager were £3,056,423 (31 December 2025: £3,576,570).

 

 

3.   Investment Income

 


For the six months ended
30 June 2026

For the six months ended
30 June 2025


£'000

£'000

 

 

 

Dividends received (note 18)

202,795

177,215

Interest on shareholder loan investment received

35,091

39,481

Other investment income (note 18)

14,283

-

 

252,169

216,696

 

 

4.   Operating Expenses

 


For the six months ended
30 June 2026

For the six months ended
30 June 2025


£'000

£'000

 

 

 

Management fees (note 2)

10,075

11,822

Group and SPV administration fees

707

731

Non-executive Directors' fees

277

231

Other expenses

1,608

1,997

Fees to the Group's Auditor:



for audit of the statutory financial statements

143

146

for other audit related services

6

5

 

12,816

14,932

 

 

The fees to the Group's Auditor for the period ended 30 June 2026 are an estimated accrual proportioned across the year for the year end audit of the statutory financial statements, this includes the fee for the limited review of the half year report of £5,590 (2025: £5,350).

 

5.   Taxation

 

Taxable income during the period was offset by management expenses and the tax charge for the period ended 30 June 2026 is £nil (30 June 2025: £nil).

 

6.   Earnings per share

 

 

For the six months ended
30 June 2026

For the six months ended
30 June 2025

 

 

 

Profit/(Loss) attributable to equity holders of the Company - £'000

127,182

(72,388)

Weighted average number of ordinary shares in issue

2,158,689,663

2,239,147,020

Basic and diluted earnings/ (losses) from continuing operations in the period (pence)

5.89

(3.23)

 

Dilution of the earnings per share as a result of the Equity Element of the investment management fee as disclosed in note 2 does not have a significant impact on the basic earnings per share.

 

7.   Dividends declared with respect to the period

 

Interim dividends paid during the period ended 30 June 2026

Dividend per share

Total dividend


pence

£'000

With respect to the quarter ended 31 December 2025

2.59

55,908

With respect to the quarter ended 31 March 2026

2.68

57,854


5.27

113,762

 

Interim dividends declared after 30 June 2026 and not accrued in the period

Dividend per share

Total dividend


pence

£'000

With respect to the quarter ended 30 June 2026

2.68

57,858

 

2.68

57,858

 

As disclosed in note 19, on 29 July 2026, the Board approved a dividend of 2.68 pence per share with respect to the quarter ended 30 June 2026, bringing the total dividends declared with respect to the period to 5.36 pence per share. The record date for the dividend is 14 August 2026 and the payment date is 28 August 2026.

 

8.   Investments at fair value through profit or loss

 


30 June 2026

31 December 2025

 

£'000

£'000

 

 

 

Opening balance (1 January 2026)

4,584,986

5,142,245

Additions

-

176

Disposals

-

(102,628)

Repayment of shareholder loan investments (note 18)

(3,685)

(9,198)

Movement in fair value of investments

(76,833)

(445,609)

 

4,504,468

4,584,986

 

The investments made in underlying assets are carried at fair value through profit and loss. The investments are typically made through a combination of shareholder loans and equity into the SPVs which own the underlying asset. The value of the shareholder loan investments as at 30 June 2026 including loan interest receivable was £1,311,400,461 (31 December 2025: £1,313,116,608).

 

Fair value measurements

As disclosed on page 84 of the Company's Annual Report for the year ended 31 December 2025, IFRS 13 "Fair Value Measurement" requires disclosure of fair value measurement by level. The level of fair value hierarchy within the financial assets or financial liabilities ranges from level 1 to level 3 and is determined on the basis of the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement.

The fair value of the Group's investments is ultimately determined by the underlying net present values of the SPV investments. Due to their nature, they are always expected to be classified as level 3 as the investments are not traded and contain unobservable inputs. There have been no transfers between levels during the period.

 

Sensitivity analysis

The fair value of the Group's investments is £4,504,468,178 (31 December 2025: £4,584,985,219). The analysis below is provided to illustrate the sensitivity of the fair value of investments to an individual input, while all other variables remain constant. The Board considers these changes in inputs to be within reasonable expected ranges. This is not intended to imply the likelihood of change or that possible changes in value would be restricted to this range.

 

Input

Base case

Change in input

Change in                     fair value of investments

Change in NAV per share


 

 

£'000

pence

 

 

 

 

 

Discount rate

11.5 per cent levered portfolio IRR

+ 0.75 per cent

(120,372)

(5.6)



- 0.75 per cent

126,881

5.9






Long term inflation rate

RPI: 4.32 per cent (2026),
3.12 per cent (2027), 3.5 per
cent (2028-2030), then CPIH
(2.75 per cent (2031 onwards))
CPI: 3.57 per cent
(2026), 2.37 percent (2027),
2.5 per cent thereafter

- 0.5 per cent

(119,357)

(5.5)


+ 0.5 per cent

125,137

5.8






Energy yield

P50

10 year P90

(285,011)

(13.2)



10 year P10

285,058

13.2






Power price

Forecast by leading consultant

- 10 per cent

(293,273)

(13.6)


+ 10 per cent

293,038

13.6






Asset life

30 years

- 5 years

(349,273)

(16.2)



+ 5 years

241,376

11.2

 

 

 

 

Input

Base case

Change in input

Change in                     fair value of investments

Change in NAV per share


 

 

£'000

pence

 

 

 

 

 

Discount rate

11 per cent levered portfolio IRR

+ 0.5 per cent

(129,975)

(6.0)



- 0.5 per cent

137,172

6.4






Long term inflation rate

RPI: 3.1 per cent (2026),
3.2 per cent (2027), 3.5 per
cent (2028-2030), then CPIH
(2.75 per cent (2031 onwards))
CPI: 2.4 per cent
(2026 & 2027),
2.5 per cent thereafter

- 0.5 per cent

(119,475)

(5.5)


+ 0.5 per cent

125,296

5.8





Energy yield

P50

10 year P90

(289,068)

(13.8)



10 year P10

288,952

13.4






Power price

Forecast by leading consultant

- 10 per cent

(298,828)

(13.8)


+ 10 per cent

298,507

13.8






Asset life

30 years

- 5 years

(349,782)

(16.2)



+ 5 years

244,082

11.3

 

The portfolio is valued on an unlevered basis using a lower discount rate for fixed cash flows and a higher discount rate for merchant cash flows. This results in a blended unlevered portfolio IRR. The equivalent levered portfolio IRR is calculated assuming 35 per cent gearing and an all-in interest cost of 5 per cent.

 

The sensitivities above are assumed to be independent of each other. Combined sensitivities are not presented.

 

9.     Unconsolidated subsidiaries, associates and joint ventures

 

 

There were no changes to the unconsolidated subsidiaries or the associates and joint ventures of the Group as disclosed on pages 86 and 87 of the Company's Annual Report for the year ended 31 December 2025.

 

There were no material changes to guarantees and counter-indemnities provided by the Group, as disclosed on page 88 of the Company's Annual Report for the year ended 31 December 2025. The fair value of these guarantees and counter‑indemnities provided by the Group are considered to be £nil (30 June 2025: £nil).

 

10.   Receivables

 

 

30 June 2026

31 December 2025


£'000

£'000

 

 

 

Security cash deposits

18,846

18,728

VAT receivable

-

1,920

Prepayments

194

175

Amounts due from SPVs

892

229

 

19,932

21,052

 

11.   Payables


30 June 2026

31 December 2025

 

£'000

£'000

 

 

 

Loan interest payable (note 12)

10,649

12,574

Investment management fee payable

3,056

3,577

Amounts due to SPVs

2,539

1,995

Share buybacks payable

128

98

Transaction costs payable

12

99

Share buyback costs payable

-

4

Commitment fees payable

47

45

VAT payable

111

-

Other payables

1,766

1,387

 

18,308

19,779

 

 

12. Loans and borrowings

 


30 June 2026

31 December 2025

 

£'000

£'000

 

 

 

Opening balance

1,720,000

1,760,000

Revolving credit facility



Repayments

(30,000)

(40,000)

Term debt facilities



Derecognition of term debt facilities on repayment

(200,000)

-

Recognition of term debt facilities on refinancing

200,000

-

Closing balance

1,690,000

1,720,000

Reconciled as:

 

 

Current liabilities

150,000

200,000

Non current liabilities

1,540,000

1,520,000

 

 


For the six months ended
30 June 2026

For the six months ended
30 June 2025

 

£'000

£'000

 

 

 

Loan interest

41,291

57,253

Facility arrangement fees

4,650

-

Commitment fees

636

438

Letter of credit fees

236

250

Professional fees

227

26

Other facility fees

133

353

 

47,173

58,320

 


 

Loan income

(2,121)

(8,993)




Finance expense

45,052

49,327

 

The loan balance as at 30 June 2026 has not been adjusted to reflect amortised cost, as the difference between amortised cost and the outstanding balances is not material.

 

On 31 March 2026, £30 million of the existing RCF was repaid.

 

On 24 June 2026, the Group completed a partial refinancing of its debt facilities.

 

On 24 June 2026, as part of this refinancing exercise, the Group replaced £200 million of term debt maturing in November 2026 (£100 million from NAB and £100 million from CIBC) with £100 million from RBSI on a six-year term, £50 million from ANZ on a seven-year term and £50 million from Virgin Money on an eight-year term. The refinancing does not increase aggregate debt.

 

On termination of the related interest rate swaps, UKW received or paid the mark-to-market ("MtM") value, with each swap settled at its MtM amount at close. ANZ and RBSI hedged their respective portions of the new term debt, and ANZ also provided the hedge for the Virgin Money debt.

 

As at 30 June 2026, £1,340 million of the Group's term debt has maturity dates of greater than 1 year and therefore is classified as non-current liabilities. £150 million of term debt, maturing in May 2027, is classified as current liabilities.

 

All borrowings rank pari passu and are secured by a debenture over the assets of the Company, including its shares in Holdco, with fixed and floating charges in place over the assets of both the Company and Holdco.

 

There are no changes to the terms of the Company's revolving credit facility. As at 30 June 2026, the balance of this facility was £200 million (31 December 2025: £230 million), accrued interest was £28,667 (31 December 2025: £34,409) and the outstanding commitment fee payable was £46,547 (31 December 2025: £45,000).

 

The Group's term debt facilities and associated interest rate swaps, with various maturity dates, are set out in the below table:

 

Provider

Maturity date

Loan margin

Loan Principal
(£ 000)

Accrued interest at 30 June 2026(1)(3)

 

 

%

£'000

£'000

Lloyds

09-May-27

1.60%

150,000

                                         22

CBA

04-Nov-27

1.60%

100,000

                                        832

ABN AMRO

02-May-28

1.75%

100,000

                                          -  

Virgin Money

03-May-28

1.75%

50,000

                                          -  

ANZ

03-May-28

1.75%

75,000

                                         11

Barclays

03-May-28

1.75%

25,000

                                          -  

NAB

26-Sep-29

1.55%

100,000

                                     1,389

ANZ

26-Sep-29

1.60%

75,000

                                     1,051

AXA

31-Jan-30

3.03% (2)

125,000

                                     1,515

AXA

31-Jan-30

1.70%

75,000

                                     1,673

CBA

26-Sep-30

1.65%

150,000

                                     2,122

AXA

28-Apr-31

6.434% (2)

25,000

                                           9

AXA

28-Apr-31

1.80%

115,000

                                         17

AXA

26-Sep-31

5.442% (2)

25,000

                                        358

CIBC

26-Sep-31

1.75%

100,000

                                     1,441

RBSI

01-Nov-32

1.75%

100,000

                                         90

ANZ

01-Nov-33

1.85%

50,000

                                         46

Virgin Money

01-Nov-34

1.50%

50,000

                                         43




                               1,490,000

                                   10,619

(1) Loan interest is based on loan margin plus applicable SONIA rate or all in fixed rate

(2) All in fixed rate

(3) Excludes RCF interest of £28,667

 

 

13.   Interest rate swaps held at fair value through profit or loss

 

As outlined on page 91 of the Company's Annual Report for the year ended 31 December 2025, the Group holds interest rate swaps on £1,200 million of its term loans.

 

The interest rate swaps have been recognised as separate financial instruments at fair value, as summarised in the table below.

 


30 June 2026

31 December 2025


£'000

£'000

 

 

 

Opening balance

(14,660)

(13,782)

Movement in fair value of interest rate swap liabilities

6,809

(878)

Fair value of interest rate swap liabilities

(7,851)

(14,660)

 



Reconciled as:

 


Current liabilities

(2,303)

                                       -  

Non current liabilities

(5,548)

                       (14,660)

Fair value of interest rate swap liabilities

(7,851)

(14,660)

 




30 June 2026

31 December 2025


£'000

£'000

 

 

 

Opening balance

16,532

39,999

Movement in fair value of interest rate swap assets

966

(23,467)

Fair value of interest rate swap assets

17,498

16,532

 



Reconciled as:

 


Current assets

-

                                 5,205

Non current assets

17,498

                        11,327

Fair value of interest rate swap assets

17,498

16,532

 



Net movement on interest rate swaps

7,775

(24,345)

 

IFRS 13 requires disclosure of fair value measurement by level, as further detailed in note 8. The fair value of the interest rate swaps associated with the Group's term debt facilities are measured at each reporting date, calculated as the present value of estimated future cash flows under the fixed and floating leg of each swap. Therefore, these have been classified as level 2, because they contain inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset.

 

Due to the nature of the interest rate swaps, they are always expected to be classified as Level 2. There have been no transfers between levels during the six months ended 30 June 2026.

 

Any transfers between the levels would be accounted for on the last day of each financial period.

 

 

14.   Contingencies and commitments

There were no contingencies and commitments for the period ended 30 June 2026.

 

 

15.   Share capital - ordinary shoes of £0.01

 

Date

Authorised, issued and fully paid

Number of shares issued

Share capital

Share premium

Capital redemption reserve

Treasury reserve

Total



 

£'000

£'000

£'000

£'000

£'000

1 January 2026

 

2,159,802,091

23,074

2,471,981

113

(180,416)

2,314,752

Share buybacks:

Repurchased and held in treasury

(1,773,752)

-

-

-

(1,751)

(1,751)

 


(1,773,752)

-

-

-

(1,751)

(1,751)

Shares allotted from treasury to the Investment Manager

 

 

 

 

 

 

13 February 2026

Q1 2026 Equity Element

314,037

-

(4)

-

379

375

7 May 2026

Q2 2026 Equity Element

275,033

-

(5)

-

380

375

 


589,070

-

(9)

-

759

750

 







 

30 June 2026

 

2,158,617,409

23,074

2,471,972

113

(181,408)

2,313,751

 

 

16.   Net assets per share

 

 

30 June 2026

31 December 2025

 

 

 

Net assets - £'000

2,894,775

2,882,356

Number of ordinary shares issued

2,158,617,409

2,159,802,091

Total net assets - pence

134.1

133.5

 

 

17.   Reconciliation of operating profit for the period to net cash from operating activities

 


For the six months ended
30 June 2026

For the six months ended
30 June 2025

Group

£'000

£'000

Operating profit /(loss) for the period

164,459

(2,489)

Adjustments for:



Movement in fair value of investments (note 8)

76,833

206,628

Transaction costs

858

339

Decrease/(increase) in receivables

1,081

(3,363)

Increase/(decrease) in payables

266

(1,542)

Equity Element of Investment Manager's fee (note 2)

750

750

Net cash flows generated from operating activities

244,247

200,323

 

18.   Related party transactions

 

During the period, the Company increased its loan to Holdco by £626,129 (30 June 2025: £626,129) and Holdco settled amounts of £206,262,294 (30 June 2025: £227,954,054). The amount outstanding at the period end was £1,510,766,726 (31 December 2025: £1,716,402,891).

 

The below table shows dividends received in the period from the Group's investments.

 


For the six months ended
30 June 2026

For the six months ended
30 June 2025


£'000

£'000

Greencoat London Array Holdco(1)

24,308

11,095

Clyde

22,278

22,699

Humber Holdco (2)

15,567

14,309

Stronelairg Holdco (3)

13,483

13,481

South Kyle

11,636

11,974

Braes of Doune

8,155

4,463

Corriegarth

7,851

10,192

Walney Holdco (4)

6,995

7,410

Dunmaglass Holdco (5)

6,905

3,842

SYND Holdco (6)

6,104

3,665

Brockaghboy

5,691

5,528

ML Wind (7)

5,586

5,047

Fenlands (8)

5,340

2,992

North Hoyle

5,272

6,366

Rhyl Flats

5,115

4,167

Windy Rig

4,125

2,364

Andershaw

4,106

3,585

Hoylake (9)

3,963

1,661

Twentyshilling

3,237

2,381

Tom nan Clach (10)

2,957

3,272

Tappaghan

2,839

1,509

Little Cheyne Court

2,624

2,132

Maerdy

2,616

2,008

Crighshane

2,492

1,548

Slieve Divena

2,410

2,074

Stroupster

2,373

2,898

Kildrummy

2,265

1,707

Bishopthorpe

2,212

1,339

Slieve Divena 2

2,000

1,975

Bicker Fen

1,960

1,040

Kype Muir Extension

1,663

1,702

Screggagh

1,429

2,883

Cotton Farm

1,367

2,083

Langhope Rig

1,309

1,252

Dalquhandy

1,111

1,373

Douglas West

1,061

952

Church Hill

784

1,660

Glen Kyllachy

612

1,754

Bin Mountain

604

828

Carcant

390

651

Hornsea 1 Holdco (11)

                                  -  

2,171

Earl's Hall Farm

                                  -  

1,183

 

202,795

177,215

(1) The Group's investment in London Array is held through London Array Holdco.

 

(2) The Group's investment in Humber Gateway is held through Humber Holdco.

 

(3) The Group's investment in Stronelairg is held through Stronelairg Holdco.

 

(4) The Group's investment in Walney is held through Walney Holdco.

 

(5) The Group's investment in Dunmaglass is held through Dunmaglass Holdco.

 

(6) The Group's investment in Drone Hill, North Rhins, Sixpenny Wood and Yelvertoft are held through SYND Holdco

 

(7) The Group's investments in Middlemoor and Lindhurst are held through ML Wind.

 

(8) The Group's investments in Deeping St.Nicholas, Glass Moor, Red House and Red Tile are held through Fenlands.

 

(9) The Group's investment in Burbo Bank Extension is held through Hoylake.

 

(10) The Group's investment in Tom nan Clach is held through Breeze Bidco.

 

(11) The Group's investment in Hornsea 1 is held through Hornsea 1 Holdco.

 

 

The table below shows other investment income received in the period from the Group's investments.

 


For the six months ended

For the six months ended

30-Jun-26

30-Jun-25


£'000

£'000

Beaufort (1)

14,283

-

 

14,283

-

1 Other investment income relates to distributions received from Hornsea 1 Holdco via Beaufort.

 

The table below shows the Group's shareholder loans with the wind farm investments.

 


Loans at 1 January 2026(1)

Loan repayments in the period

Loans at 30 June 2026

Accrued interest at 30 June 2026

Total

 

£'000

£'000

£'000

£'000

£'000

Andershaw

19,774

19,774

175

19,949

Church Hill

12,428

12,428

124

12,552

Clyde

71,503

71,503

(619)

70,884

Corriegarth

41,509

41,509

417

41,926

Crighshane

18,182

18,182

182

18,364

Dalquhandy

24,166

24,166

357

24,523

Douglas West

23,281

23,281

347

23,628

Dunmaglass Holdco (2)

56,864

56,864

133

56,997

Glen Kyllachy

46,630

46,630

467

47,097

Hoylake (3)

173,400

173,400

(63)

173,337

Kype Muir Extension

28,576

28,576

570

29,146

London Array (4)

127,689

127,689

1,424

129,113

Slieve Divena 2

20,025

20,025

201

20,226

South Kyle

206,791

206,791

2,074

208,865

Stronelairg

86,619

86,619

285

86,904

Tom nan Clach

55,384

51,699

75

51,774

Twentyshilling

32,190

32,190

323

32,513

Walney Holdco (5)

172,727

172,727

2,811

175,538

Windy Rig

36,772

36,772

550

37,322


1,254,510

(3,685)

1,250,825

9,833

1,260,658

 

 

(1) Excludes accrued interest at 31 December 2025 of £8,607,450.

(2) The Group's investment in Dunmaglass is held through Dunmaglass Holdco.

 

(3) The Group's investment in Burbo Bank Extension is held through Hoylake.

 

(4) The Group's investment in London Array is held through London Array Holdco.

 

(5) The Group's investment in Walney is held through Walney Holdco.

 

 

 

19.   Subsequent events

On 29 July 2026, the Board approved a dividend of 2.68 pence per share with respect to the quarter ended June 2026. The record date for the dividend is 14 August 2026 and the payment date is 28 August 2026.

 

 

Company Information

 

Directors (all non-executive)

Registered Company Number

Lucinda Riches C.B.E (Chairman)

08318092

Caoimhe Giblin

 

Nick Winser C.B.E.

Registered Office

Jim Smith

5th Floor

Abigail Rotheroe

20 Fenchurch Street

London

EC3M 3BY

Taraneh Azad

 

Investment Manager

Schroders Greencoat LLP

Registered Auditor

1 London Wall Place

BDO LLP

London

55 Baker Street

EC2Y 5AU

London

 

W1U 7EU

Administrator and Company Secretary

 

Ocorian Administration (UK) Limited

 

Unit 4, The Legacy Building

Joint Broker

Northern Ireland Science Park

RBC Capital Markets

Queen's Road

100 Bishopsgate

Belfast

London

BT3 9DT

EC2N 4AA

 


Depositary


Ocorian Depositary (UK) Limited

Joint Broker

Unit 4, The Legacy Building

Jefferies International Limited

Northern Ireland Science Park

100 Bishopsgate

Queen's Road

London

Belfast

EC2N 4JL

BT3 9DT

 

 

 

Registrar

 

Computershare Limited

 

The Pavilions


Bridgwater Road


Bristol


BS99 6ZZ

 


 



 


 

 

 



 

Defined Terms

 

ABN AMRO means ABN AMRO Bank N.V.

 

Aggregate Group Debt means the Group's proportionate share of outstanding third party borrowings including its share of the limited recourse debt in Hornsea 1

 

AGM means Annual General Meeting of the Company

 

Alternative Performance Measure means a financial measure other than those defined or specified in the applicable financial reporting framework

 

Andershaw means Andershaw Wind Power Limited

 

ANZ means Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Limited

 

AXA means funds managed by AXA Investment Managers UK Limited

 

Barclays means Barclays Bank PLC

 

BDO LLP means the Company's Auditor as at the reporting date

 

Beaufort means Schroders Greencoat Beaufort LP and Schroders Greencoat Beaufort Holdco Limited

 

Bicker Fen means Bicker Fen Windfarm Limited

 

Bin Mountain means Bin Mountain Wind Farm (NI) Limited

 

Bishopthorpe means Bishopthorpe Wind Farm Limited

 

Board means the Directors of the Company

 

Braes of Doune means Braes of Doune Wind Farm (Scotland) Limited

 

Breeze Bidco means Breeze Bidco (TNC) Limited

 

Brockaghboy means Brockaghboy Windfarm Limited

 

Burbo Bank Extension means Hoylake Wind Limited, Greencoat Burbo Extension Holding (UK) Limited, Burbo Extension Holding Limited and Burbo Extension Limited

 

Carcant means Carcant Wind Farm (Scotland) Limited

 

Cash Fee means the cash fee that the Investment Manager is entitled to under the Investment Management Agreement

 

CBA means Commonwealth Bank of Australia

 

CFD means Contract For Difference

 

Church Hill means Church Hill Wind Farm Limited

 

CIBC means Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce

 

Clyde means Clyde Wind Farm (Scotland) Limited

 

CO2 means carbon dioxide

 

Company means Greencoat UK Wind PLC

 

Corriegarth means Corriegarth Wind Energy Limited

 

Cotton Farm means Cotton Farm Wind Farm Limited

 

CPI means the Consumer Price Index

 

Crighshane means Crighshane Wind Farm Limited

 

Dalquhandy means Dalquhandy Wind Farm Limited

 

Deeping St. Nicholas means Deeping St. Nicholas wind farm

 

Douglas West means Douglas West Wind Farm Limited

 

Drone Hill means Drone Hill Wind Farm Limited

 

DTR means the Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules sourcebook issued by the Financial Conduct Authority

 

Dunmaglass means Dunmaglass Holdco and Dunmaglass Wind Farm

 

Dunmaglass Holdco means Greencoat Dunmaglass Holdco Limited

 

Dunmaglass Wind Farm means Dunmaglass Wind Farm Limited

 

Earl's Hall Farm means Earl's Hall Farm Wind Farm Limited

 

Equity Element means the ordinary shares issued to the Investment Manager under the Investment Management Agreement

 

ESG means Environmental, Social and Governance

 

Fenlands means Fenland Windfarms Limited

 

GAV means Gross Asset Value

 

Glass Moor means Glass Moor wind farm

 

Glen Kyllachy means Glen Kyllachy Wind Farm Limited

 

Group means Greencoat UK Wind PLC and Greencoat UK Wind Holdco Limited

 

Holdco means Greencoat UK Wind Holdco Limited

 

Hornsea 1 means Hornsea 1 Holdco and Hornsea 1 Limited

 

Hornsea 1 Holdco means Jupiter Investor TopCo Limited

 

Hoylake means Hoylake Wind Limited

 

Humber Gateway means Humber Holdco and Humber Wind Farm

 

Humber Holdco means Greencoat Humber Limited

 

Humber Wind Farm means RWE Renewables UK Humber Wind Limited

 

IAS means International Accounting Standards

 

IFRS means International Financial Reporting Standards

 

Investment Management Agreement means the agreement between the Company and the Investment Manager

 

Investment Manager means Schroders Greencoat LLP

 

IPO means Initial Public Offering

 

IRR means Internal Rate of Return

 

Kildrummy means Kildrummy Wind Farm Limited

 

Kype Muir Extension means Kype Extension Wind Farm Limited

 

KME Holdco means Greencoat KME Holdco Limited

 

Langhope Rig means Langhope Rig Wind Farm Limited

 

Levered portfolio IRR means the Internal Rate of Return with an assumed level of gearing

 

Lindhurst means Lindhurst Wind farm

 

Little Cheyne Court means Little Cheyne Court Wind Farm Limited

 

London Array means London Array Holdco & London Array Limited

 

London Array Holdco means Greencoat London Array Holdco Limited

 

Lloyds means Lloyds Bank PLC and Lloyds Bank Corporate Markets PLC

 

Maerdy means Maerdy Wind Farm Limited

 

Middlemoor means Middlemoor Wind farm

 

ML Wind means ML Wind LLP

 

NAB means National Australia Bank

 

Nanclach means Nanclach Limited

 

NAV means Net Asset Value

 

NAV per Share means the Net Asset Value per Ordinary Share

 

North Hoyle means North Hoyle Wind Farm Limited

 

North Rhins means North Rhins Wind Farm Limited

 

PPA means Power Purchase Agreement entered into by the Group's wind farms

 

RBC means the Royal Bank of Canada

 

RBSI means the Royal Bank of Scotland International Limited

 

RCF means revolving credit facility

 

Red House means Red House wind farm

 

Red Tile means Red Tile wind farm

 

Review Section means the front end review section of this report (including but not limited to the Chairman's Statement, and Investment Manager's Report)

 

Rhyl Flats means Rhyl Flats Wind Farm Limited

 

RO means Renewables Obligation scheme

 

ROC means Renewable Obligation Certificate

 

RPI means the Retail Price Index

 

Santander means Santander Global Banking and Markets

 

Screggagh means Screggagh Wind Farm Limited

 

Sixpenny Wood means Sixpenny Wood Wind Farm Limited

 

Slieve Divena means Slieve Divena Wind Farm Limited

 

Slieve Divena 2 means Slieve Divena Wind Farm No. 2 Limited

 

SONIA means the Sterling Overnight Index Average

 

South Kyle means South Kyle Wind Farm Limited

 

SPVs means the Special Purpose Vehicles which hold the Group's investment portfolio of underlying wind farms

 

Stronelairg means Stronelairg Holdco and Stronelairg Wind Farm

 

Stronelairg Holdco means Greencoat Stronelairg Holdco Limited

 

Stronelairg Wind Farm means Stronelairg Wind Farm Limited

 

Stroupster means Stroupster Caithness Wind Farm Limited

 

SYND Holdco means SYND Holdco Limited

 

Tappaghan means Tappaghan Wind Farm (NI) Limited

 

Tom nan Clach means Breeze Bidco and Nanclach

 

Twentyshilling means Twentyshilling Limited

 

UK means the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

 

Virgin Money means Clydesdale Bank Plc

 

Walney means Walney Holdco and Walney Wind Farm

 

Walney Holdco means Greencoat Walney Holdco Limited

 

Walney Wind Farm means Walney (UK) Offshore Windfarms Limited

 

Windy Rig means Windy Rig Wind Farm Limited

 

Yelvertoft means Yelvertoft Wind Farm Limited

 

 

 

Alternative Performance Measures

 

Performance Measure

Definition

As at

30 June 2026

As at

31 December 2025

Aggregate Group Debt

The Group's proportionate share of outstanding third party borrowings of £1,690 million per note 12 to the financial statements, less £9.6 million positive fair value of swaps per note 13 to the financial statements, plus limited recourse debt of £390 million at Hornsea 1, not included in the Consolidated Statement of Financial Position.

£2,070 million

£2,126 million

GAV

Gross Asset Value

£4,965 million

£5,009 million

NAV

Net Asset Value

£2,895 million

£2,882 million

NAV per share

 

The Net Asset Value per ordinary share per note 16 to the financial statements

134.1 pence

133.5 pence





Performance Measure

Definition

For the six months ended 

30 June 2026

For the six months ended 

30 June 2025

Net cash generation

The operating cash flow of the Group and wind farm SPVs as broken down in the table on below.

£222 million

£163 million

Total Shareholder return (annualised)

The theoretical return to a shareholder

on a closing market basis, assuming that

all dividends received were reinvested

without transaction costs into the Ordinary

Shares of the Company at the close of

business on the day the shares were quoted

ex dividend.

9.2 per cent

11.5 per cent

CO2 emissions avoided

The estimate of the portfolio's CO2 emissions avoided through the displacement of thermal generation, as at the relevant reporting date. This is calculated based on the thermal generation displaced. In the UK, this assumes the displacement of CCGT generation at a carbon intensity factor of 0.4 kgCO2e/KWh.

1.0 million tonnes

2.2 million tonnes

Homes powered

The estimate of the number of homes powered by electricity generated by the portfolio, as at the relevant reporting date. This is calculated based on average household consumption estimates. In the UK, this was 2.7MWh/annum (OFGEM).

1.11 million homes

2.0 million homes

 

 

 

Group and wind farm SPV cash flows

For the six months ended
30 June 2026

 

For the six months ended 30 June 2025


£'000

£'000

Net cash generation  

221,606

163,301

Dividends paid

(113,762)

(113,954)




Disposals /(acquisitions)

-

(176)

Transaction costs

(927)

(381)




Share buybacks

(1,711)

(40,258)

Share buyback costs

(16)

(247)




Net amounts drawn under debt facilities

(30,000)

-

Upfront finance costs

(2,529)

-

Movement in cash (Group and wind farm SPVs)

72,661

8,285

Opening cash balance (Group and wind farm SPVs)

171,046

155,027

Closing cash balance (Group and wind farm SPVs)

243,707

163,312

 



Net cash generation

221,606

163,301

Dividends

113,762

113,954

Dividend cover

1.9x

1.4x

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Cash Generation - Breakdown

For the six months ended
30 June 2026

For the six months ended
30 June 2025

 

£'000

£'000

Revenue

483.228

418,588

Operating expenses

(118,813)

(115,324)

Tax

(62,151)

(39,910)

SPV level debt interest

(6,657)

(8,282)

SPV level debt amortisation

(23,524)

(27,125)

Other

(3)

(4,235)

Wind farm cash flow

272,080

223,712

 



Management fee

(9,845)

(13,841)

Operating expenses

(1,776)

(1,553)

Ongoing finance costs

(44,176)

(46,339)

Other

3065

3,134

Group cash flow

(52,732)

(58,599)

 



VAT (Group and wind farm SPVs)

2,258

(1,812)




Net cash generation

221,606

163,301

 

 

 

Net Cash Generation - Reconciliation to Net Cash Flows from Operating Activities

For the six months ended 30 June 2026

For the six months ended 30 June 2025

 

£'000

£'000

Net cash flows from operating activities

244,247

200,323

Movement in cash balances of wind farm SPVs

17,732

326

Repayment of shareholder loan investment

3,685

4,837

Finance costs

(46,705)

(46,339)

Movement in security cash deposits

118

4,154

Upfront Finance Costs

2,529

-

Net cash generation

221,606

163,301

 

 

 

Principal Risks and Uncertainties

The principal risks and uncertainties affecting the Group were identified in detail in the Company's Annual Report to 31 December 2025, summarised as follows:

• dependence on the Investment Manager;

• financing risk; and

• risk of investment returns becoming unattractive.

 

Also, the principal risks and uncertainties affecting the investee companies were identified in detail in the Company's Annual Report to 31 December 2025, summarised as follows:

• changes in Government policy on renewable energy;

• a decline in the market price of electricity;

• risk of low wind resource;

• lower than expected asset life; and

• health and safety and the environment.

 

The principal risks outlined above remain the most likely to affect the Group and its investee companies in the second half of the year.

 

 

Cautionary Statement

 

The Review Section of this report has been prepared solely to provide additional information to shareholders to assess the Group's strategies and the potential for those strategies to succeed. These should not be relied on by any other party or for any other purpose.

 

The Review Section may include statements that are, or may be deemed to be, "forward looking statements". These forward looking statements can be identified by the use of forward looking terminology, including the terms "believes", "estimates", "anticipates", "expects", "intends", "may", "will" or "should" or, in each case, their negative or other variations or comparable terminology.

 

These forward looking statements include all matters that are not historical facts. They appear in a number of places throughout this document and include statements regarding the intentions, beliefs or current expectations of the Directors and the Investment Manager concerning, amongst other things, the investment objectives and Investment Policy, financing strategies, investment performance, results of operations, financial condition, liquidity, prospects, and distribution policy of the Company and the markets in which it invests.

 

By their nature, forward looking statements involve risks and uncertainties because they relate to events and depend on circumstances that may or may not occur in the future. Forward looking statements are not guarantees of future performance. The Group's actual investment performance, results of operations, financial condition, liquidity, distribution policy and the development of its financing strategies may differ materially from the impression created by the forward looking statements contained in this document.

 

Subject to their legal and regulatory obligations, the Directors and the Investment Manager expressly disclaim any obligations to update or revise any forward looking statement contained herein to reflect any change in expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any statement is based.

 

In addition, the Review Section may include target figures for future financial periods. Any such figures are targets only and are not forecasts.

 

This Half Year Report has been prepared for the Company as a whole and therefore gives greater emphasis to those matters which are significant in respect of Greencoat UK Wind PLC and its subsidiary undertakings when viewed as a whole.

 

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