Nidec announces investment in Gore Street Energy Storage Fund PLC, an operator of energy storage systems, for strategic partnership through Nidec’s subsidiary

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1. Fund Profile

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Company name

Gore Street Energy Storage Fund PLC

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Listing

London Stock Exchange

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Headquarters

London

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Foundation

2018

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Business manager

CEO Alex O'Cinneide
CFO/CIO Suminori Arima

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Business content

Distribution of investment returns obtained from the operation of energy storage systems

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Operational portfolio

UK 40%, Republic of Ireland 40%, U.S. 10%, Germany 10%

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Total assets

543.3 million GBP as of September 30, 2023

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Operational capacity

371.5 MW as of December, 2023

2. Purpose of the Investment

By forming a strategic partnership in the rapidly-growing energy storage system market with GSF, an existing customer of ours, Nidec shall be guaranteed participation in the bidding process for GSF’s future battery energy storage systems. This pipeline will include 360 MW of projects which GSF has already announced over the next five years. Nidec has a significant presence in the European BESS market with 2,725 MW installed as of the first half of fiscal year 2023, and is planning to expand its business outside of Europe. GSF is also strengthening its portfolio, targeting markets around the world outside of its current Europe-oriented portfolio, aligning with our strategy.

3. Effect on Financial Performance for the Current and Next Fiscal Year

The transaction is expected to have no significant impact on the Company’s consolidated financial performance for this fiscal year ending March 31, 2024. If necessary, the Company will make additional disclosure on a timely basis in accordance with the rules of the Tokyo Stock Exchange upon determination of further details.