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Quarterly ResultMay 1, 2026, 04:22 PM

Brookfield Renewable Q1 FFO $375M; Net Loss $(229)M; Boralex Acquisition

AI Summary

Brookfield Renewable Partners reported Q1 2026 Funds From Operations (FFO) of $375 million, up from $315 million in the prior year, while net loss attributable to Unitholders increased to $(229) million from $(197) million. The company announced an agreement to acquire Boralex, a Canadian renewable power platform, and commissioned approximately 1,800 MW of new projects. It also completed asset sales generating ~$2.8 billion and is exploring a single combined corporate structure for BEP and BEPC, maintaining $4.7 billion in liquidity.

Key Highlights

  • Agreement to acquire Boralex, a 4,000 MW renewable power platform with an 8,000 MW development pipeline.
  • Q1 2026 Funds From Operations (FFO) increased to $375 million ($0.55/unit) from $315 million ($0.48/unit) YoY.
  • Net loss attributable to Unitholders for Q1 2026 was $(229) million, up from $(197) million YoY.
  • Commissioned approximately 1,800 MW of new utility-scale solar, wind, and battery storage projects in Q1.
  • Completed asset sales generating ~$2.8 billion (~$820 million net to Brookfield Renewable).
  • Available liquidity stood at $4.7 billion as of March 31, 2026.
  • Issued C$500 million of 30-year notes at 5.20% interest rate.
  • Exploring a single combined corporate structure for BEP and BEPC.