EU and US could reach trade deal this weekend - Reuters
Introduction & Quarterly Performance Highlights
Cloudberry Clean Energy ASA (OB:CLOUD) presented its first quarter 2025 results on May 13, highlighting increased power production and stable EBITDA figures despite slightly lower consolidated revenues compared to the same period last year. The Nordic renewable energy producer reported consolidated revenue of NOK 121 million, down from NOK 129 million in Q1 2024, while maintaining consolidated EBITDA at NOK 58 million.
On a proportionate basis, which includes the company’s share in associated companies, Cloudberry showed stronger performance with revenue of NOK 152 million (up from NOK 139 million) and EBITDA of NOK 62 million (up from NOK 56 million). Power production increased to 194 GWh from 173 GWh in the same quarter last year, despite a slight decrease in realized power prices to NOK 0.71/kWh from NOK 0.73/kWh.
As shown in the following quarterly highlights, the company’s portfolio updates included the Skovgaard transaction, investment decision on the Øvre Ullestad hydro project, and return to service of turbines in Odal:
Detailed Financial Analysis
Cloudberry maintains a strong financial position with a consolidated equity ratio of 64% and a proportionate cash position of NOK 804 million as of Q1 2025. The company’s consolidated booked equity reached NOK 4,667 million, continuing a steady growth trajectory since its listing in 2020.
The company’s fundamental value creation is illustrated in the following chart, showing the consistent growth in proportionate assets and consolidated equity from 2020 to Q1 2025, while maintaining capital discipline:
The financial position at the end of Q1 2025 demonstrates Cloudberry’s solid balance sheet with total assets of NOK 7,294 million on a consolidated basis. The company has maintained low debt levels while growing its asset base, providing financial flexibility for future investments.
Cloudberry’s liquidity and commitments overview shows available liquidity of NOK 773 million after accounting for remaining capital expenditure commitments. Including the remaining debt facility of approximately NOK 140 million, the total available liquidity reaches NOK 913 million, positioning the company well for future growth initiatives.
The company’s profitability has shown remarkable improvement since its listing in 2020, with both proportionate and consolidated EBITDA turning from negative to strongly positive. For the last twelve months ending Q1 2025, proportionate EBITDA reached NOK 437 million, while consolidated EBITDA stood at NOK 309 million.
Strategic Initiatives and Growth
Cloudberry has positioned itself as an end-to-end renewable energy provider in the Nordics with a diversified portfolio across Norway, Sweden, and Denmark. The company’s production capacity has grown significantly, with 446 MW currently in production, 3 MW under construction, and 312 MW with construction permits. The pipeline includes over 2,500 MW of potential projects.
The company’s annual production has increased dramatically from 21 GWh in 2020 to a run-rate of 1,069 GWh for producing assets, demonstrating successful execution of its growth strategy. The following chart illustrates the diversification of Cloudberry’s production portfolio across Nordic countries:
Cloudberry has realized approximately NOK 500 million in gains from internal and external sales from development activities over the past three years. Notable transactions include the 2024 Munkhyttan project (60 GWh) with a gain of NOK 113 million and the 2023 Åmotsfoss project (23 GWh) with a gain of NOK 258 million.
Looking ahead, Cloudberry’s strategic focus for 2025 and beyond emphasizes profitability over growth, accretive capital recycling, and taking advantage of industry cyclicality. The company is prioritizing the most profitable projects in the right areas and focusing on hybrid projects. Financial discipline remains a top priority, supported by a strong cash position and balance sheet.
Market Position and Outlook
Cloudberry operates in a favorable market environment characterized by falling capital expenditure prices, increasing power prices, and European long-term interest rates below 3%. The company notes that the EU is driving the energy transition, creating strong demand for new renewable energy, particularly in the southern parts of Norway and Sweden which are quickly running into power deficits.
The following chart illustrates the positive shift in long-term power prices according to Thema Nordic price estimates:
Cloudberry’s flexible local renewable platform is well-positioned to capitalize on the energy transition in the Nordics. The company’s value proposition centers on delivering development and construction projects while increasing its project portfolio. With falling capital expenditures for solar and battery storage technologies and a strong drive towards sustainable energy, Cloudberry appears strategically positioned for continued growth.
On the ESG front, Cloudberry reported no recordable HSE incidents or environmental damages in Q1 2025, and no whistle-blowing incidents or compliance breaches were detected. The company’s renewable energy production helped avoid 48,000 tonnes of CO2 equivalent emissions during the quarter, up from 40,500 tonnes in Q1 2024, underscoring its contribution to climate change mitigation.
Cloudberry Clean Energy’s stock (OB:CLOUD) closed at NOK 12.44 on May 12, 2025, trading near the higher end of its 52-week range of NOK 8.98 to NOK 13.46, suggesting investor confidence in the company’s strategy and market position.
Full presentation:
This article was generated with the support of AI and reviewed by an editor. For more information see our T&C.