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Highlights:

  • UKW generated 2,581GWh of electricity in H1 2025 despite low wind conditions.
  • Greencoat UK Wind reported GBP 163.3 million in net cash, covering dividends 1.4x.
  • UKW announced GBP 181 million in asset disposals, reducing pro forma gearing to 39.5%.

Greencoat UK Wind PLC (LSE:UKW), the UK’s largest listed renewable infrastructure fund focused exclusively on wind energy assets, released its unaudited financial results for the six-month period ended 30 June 2025. The company continues to aim for inflation-linked dividend growth and capital preservation over the long term through reinvestment of cash flows from its wind asset portfolio.

During the first half of 2025, the Group’s investments generated 2,581GWh of renewable electricity, contributing to total net cash generation of GBP 163.3 million across the Group and its wind farm subsidiaries. This resulted in a dividend cover of 1.4x for the period. The Net Asset Value (NAV) of the company as of 30 June 2025 was reported at GBP 3,182.7 million, or 143.4 pence per share. Greencoat UK Wind declared total dividends of 5.18 pence per share for H1FY25 and paid out 2.50 pence per share related to Q4 2024 during the reporting period. In a separate update, the company has now announced a dividend of 2.59 pence per share for the quarter ending 30 June 2025.

Capital allocation activity during the period included a share buyback of 35 million shares at an average price of 115 pence per share. This move reflects the board’s stated objective of managing capital efficiently in light of market valuations and strategic priorities. Post-period end, Greencoat UK Wind confirmed the partial divestment of three wind farms for total proceeds of GBP 181 million. These sales bring cumulative disposals over the past year to GBP 222 million. If applied to reduce debt, this would lower the company’s pro forma gearing from 41.5% to 39.5% of Gross Asset Value (GAV). As of 30 June 2025, total Group debt stood at GBP 2,254 million.

Chairman Lucinda Riches noted that while wind generation was lower than expected due to climatic conditions, the Group maintained cash generation in line with expectations. She also highlighted continued work on asset optimisation initiatives, further disposals at NAV, and the board’s commitment to investor-aligned capital allocation. Greencoat UK Wind remains focused on deploying shareholder capital into renewable energy infrastructure, with an emphasis on disciplined asset management and maintaining financial stability. The company continues to offer investors exposure to a diversified portfolio of UK wind assets, with operations managed by an experienced investment team.

UKW is trading 0.54% lower at GBX 120.35 per share as of 30 July 2025.