20-F: Brookfield Renewable Reports Strong 2025 Growth, Strategic Acquisitions

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Brookfield Renewable Partners L.P. reported robust financial and operational growth in 2025, driven by strategic acquisitions, new project commissioning, and increased distributions to unitholders.

Capital raiseIn November 2025, BEP issued 15,050,200 LP units at a price of $29.90 per LP unit, for total gross proceeds of approximately $450 million.Concurrently, a subsidiary of Brookfield Corporation purchased 6,967,670 LP units at a price of $29.90 per unit (net of underwriting commissions) for total gross proceeds of approximately $200 million, bringing the total aggregate gross proceeds to approximately $650 million.In January 2026, BEPC commenced an at-the-market (ATM) equity program under which it may offer and sell up to $400 million of BEPC exchangeable shares. As of February 20, 2026, approximately $372 million remains available for issuance.Brookfield Renewable intends to use the net proceeds from the BEPC ATM to facilitate repurchases by the Partnership of its LP units under the BEP normal course issuer bid and for general corporate purposes.In 2025, Brookfield Renewable completed non-recourse financings associated with its assets for aggregate proceeds of approximately $15 billion.In March 2025, Brookfield Renewable issued C$450 million of Series 19 medium-term notes (green bonds) at a fixed rate of 4.542%.In June 2025, Brookfield Renewable issued C$250 million of fixed-to-fixed reset rate green subordinated hybrid notes at an initial fixed rate of 5.373%.In January 2026, Brookfield Renewable issued C$500 million of Series 20 medium-term notes (green bonds) at a fixed rate of 5.204%.
Better than expectedNet loss attributable to Unitholders significantly improved to $19 million in 2025 from $464 million in 2024.Proportionate Adjusted EBITDA increased by $290 million to $2,698 million in 2025.Funds From Operations (FFO) grew by $117 million to $1,334 million in 2025.FFO per Unit increased to $2.01 in 2025 from $1.83 in 2024.Total operating capacity expanded to approximately 47,200 MW, and 8 GW of new renewable capacity was commissioned.Capital recycling initiatives generated substantial proceeds of ~$4.5 billion at ~2.4x invested capital, exceeding target returns.

Summary

  • Net income attributable to Unitholders significantly improved to a loss of $19 million in 2025, compared to a loss of $464 million in 2024.
  • Basic and diluted net loss per LP unit decreased to $0.25 in 2025 from $0.89 in 2024.
  • Proportionate Adjusted EBITDA increased to $2,698 million in 2025 from $2,408 million in 2024.
  • Funds From Operations (FFO) rose to $1,334 million in 2025, up from $1,217 million in 2024.
  • FFO per Unit increased to $2.01 in 2025 from $1.83 in 2024.
  • Total operating capacity expanded to approximately 47,200 MW in 2025, with annualized long-term average (LTA) generation of approximately 121,900 GWh.
  • The company achieved commercial operation of approximately 8 GW of new renewable capacity globally in 2025.
  • Approximately 90% of 2026 proportionate generation is contracted under long-term, fixed-price contracts with a weighted-average remaining duration of 13 years.
  • Key acquisitions in 2025 included 100% of Neoen for approximately $6.7 billion ($537 million net to Brookfield Renewable), a diversified U.S. operating and development platform for approximately $1.4 billion ($299 million net), and an incremental 15% ownership in Isagen for $1 billion.
  • Capital recycling initiatives generated approximately $4.5 billion (~$1.3 billion net to Brookfield Renewable) from asset sales in 2025, delivering ~2.4x invested capital and returns above the high end of the target range.
  • Total capital expenditures for 2025 were $6,587 million, up from $3,733 million in 2024.
  • Available liquidity stood at over $4.6 billion as of December 31, 2025.
  • Corporate borrowings have a weighted-average term of approximately 13 years and non-recourse borrowings have a weighted-average term of approximately 10 years.
  • The company issued C$450 million of Series 19 medium-term notes (green bonds) at 4.542% and C$250 million of fixed-to-fixed reset rate green subordinated hybrid notes at 5.373% in 2025.
  • In November 2025, BEP issued 15,050,200 LP units for $450 million, with a Brookfield Corporation subsidiary purchasing an additional 6,967,670 LP units for $200 million.
  • The company signed a Hydro Framework Agreement with Google to deliver up to 3,000 MW of hydroelectric capacity in the U.S. by the end of 2032.
  • Brookfield and Cameco entered a strategic partnership with the U.S. Government to accelerate deployment of Westinghouse nuclear reactor technologies, with a contingent interest vesting for the U.S. Government if certain construction targets are met.

Sentiment

Score: 8

Explanation: StockSavvy.ai views this as a strong report, reflecting significant operational and financial improvements, strategic growth through acquisitions and development, and a robust capital position. The positive FFO growth and reduced net loss, coupled with major partnerships and successful capital recycling, indicate effective management and a favorable outlook despite some market headwinds.

Positives

  • Net loss attributable to Unitholders significantly reduced to $19 million in 2025 from $464 million in 2024, indicating improved profitability.
  • Proportionate Adjusted EBITDA increased by $290 million to $2,698 million in 2025, reflecting strong operational performance.
  • Funds From Operations (FFO) grew by $117 million to $1,334 million in 2025, demonstrating healthy cash flow generation.
  • FFO per Unit increased to $2.01 in 2025 from $1.83 in 2024, indicating per-unit value growth.
  • Total operating capacity expanded by approximately 1,000 MW to 47,200 MW, and 8 GW of new renewable capacity was commissioned in 2025, showcasing significant growth in the asset base.
  • Approximately 90% of 2026 proportionate generation is contracted under long-term, fixed-price, inflation-linked contracts, providing revenue stability and protection against inflation.
  • Capital recycling initiatives generated substantial proceeds of ~$4.5 billion (~$1.3 billion net to Brookfield Renewable) at ~2.4x invested capital, exceeding target returns and providing capital for future growth.
  • The Hydro Framework Agreement with Google for up to 3,000 MW of hydroelectric capacity in the U.S. represents a significant long-term partnership and revenue stream.
  • The strategic partnership with the U.S. Government for Westinghouse nuclear reactor deployment positions the company for growth in the nuclear services sector.
  • Available liquidity of over $4.6 billion and a strong investment-grade BBB+ credit rating provide financial flexibility for future investments and operations.
  • Corporate and non-recourse borrowings have long weighted-average terms (13 and 10 years, respectively) with no material maturities over the next five years, indicating a stable debt profile.
  • Approximately 96% of financings are effectively fixed rate, mitigating interest rate risk.

Negatives

  • The company still reported a net loss attributable to Unitholders of $19 million in 2025, despite significant improvement from the prior year.
  • Revenues were partially offset by lower hydrology at U.S. and Brazilian businesses and lower spot prices on uncontracted Colombian generation due to higher system-wide hydrology.
  • Interest expense increased by $469 million to $2,457 million in 2025, primarily due to recent acquisitions and temporary bridge funding for Neoen and Geronimo Power.
  • The strengthening of the Brazilian real and Canadian dollar relative to the U.S. dollar decreased revenues by $12 million.
  • The sale of certain assets, while generating proceeds, reduced overall generation capacity and revenues in the short term.
  • The company incurred $154 million in transaction costs in 2025, classified under 'Other' in the income statement.
  • The reorganization of Neoen's organizational structure led to the forfeiture of certain tax losses and a current tax expense of $47 million.
  • The 'Other' expense category included $832 million in changes in fair value of property, plant and equipment, primarily reflecting derecognition of investment tax credits capitalized to development assets, which could indicate a shift in asset valuation or tax benefit realization strategy.

Risks

  • General economic conditions and risks relating to the economy, including unfavorable changes in interest rates, foreign exchange rates, inflation and volatility in the financial markets.
  • Changes to resource availability, as a result of climate change or otherwise, at any of our renewable power facilities (e.g., droughts, extreme weather, changes to hydrology patterns, wind conditions, irradiance).
  • Supply, demand, volatility and marketing in the energy markets, impacting electricity prices.
  • Changes to government policies and incentives relating to the renewable power and sustainable solutions industries, including potential reduction or elimination of incentives.
  • Inability to re-negotiate or replace expiring contracts (e.g., PPAs) on similar or favorable terms.
  • An increase in the amount of uncontracted generation in the renewable power portfolio or a change in the contract profile for future renewable power projects.
  • Availability and access to interconnection facilities and transmission systems, which could limit power delivery or new project development.
  • Inability to comply with, secure, replace or renew concessions, licenses, permits and other governmental approvals.
  • Real property rights for facilities being adversely affected by superior rights of lienholders and leaseholders.
  • Increases in the cost of operating existing facilities and developing new projects, including compliance costs, taxes, fees, and procurement challenges.
  • Health, safety, security and environmental risks, including potential liabilities, penalties, and reputational damage.
  • Equipment failures and procurement challenges, leading to loss of generating capacity, damage, or delays.
  • Adverse impacts of inflationary pressures on businesses and ability to source investments or secure debt financing.
  • Changes in regulatory, political, economic and social conditions in operating jurisdictions.
  • Reliance on computerized business systems, exposing the company to cyber-attacks and data breaches.
  • Dam failures and associated liabilities, costs, and potential regulatory changes.
  • Uninsurable losses and higher insurance premiums, potentially eroding coverage from shared insurance arrangements.
  • Energy marketing risks and inability to adequately manage commodity and financial risk, including project-level hedging effectiveness.
  • Termination or adverse changes to the MRE (Brazilian hydrological balancing pool) or downward revision of reference amounts.
  • Involvement in litigation, disputes, and governmental/regulatory investigations, leading to liability, negative publicity, or fines.
  • Counterparties to contracts not fulfilling their obligations, especially for DG assets with different credit profiles.
  • Increased regulation of operations, including new regulatory initiatives related to sustainability and ESG, potentially increasing costs or limiting operations.
  • Exposure to foreign laws and regulations in new markets, which may be more onerous or uncertain, and potential political instability.
  • Force majeure events disrupting operations, causing damage, or impacting contract performance.
  • Operations being affected by local communities, including Indigenous peoples, leading to disputes or additional costs.
  • Newly developed technologies or new business lines not performing as anticipated.
  • Advances in technology impairing or eliminating the competitive advantage of projects.
  • Increases in water rental costs or changes to water supply regulation.
  • Ineffective management of human capital, labor disruptions, and unfavorable collective bargaining agreements.
  • Human rights impacts of business activities, leading to reputational, legal, and financial risks.
  • Political sensitivity and public perception of nuclear power affecting the nuclear services investment (Westinghouse).
  • Failure of the nuclear power industry to expand, adversely affecting the nuclear services investment.
  • Inadequate indemnification for nuclear services investment (Westinghouse) liabilities.
  • Uncertainty regarding the U.S. Government's final investment decision and definitive agreements for nuclear reactor construction.
  • Inability to finance operations and fund growth due to capital market disruptions, interest rate volatility, or debt covenants.
  • Inability to complete capital recycling initiatives on desired timelines or at favorable prices.
  • Operating and financial restrictions imposed by loan, debt, and security agreements.
  • Changes to credit ratings, adversely affecting financial position and capital raising ability.
  • Incurrence of debt at multiple levels within the organizational structure, exacerbating economic interest separation.
  • Restrictions on ability to engage in certain activities or make distributions due to indebtedness.
  • Adverse changes in currency exchange rates and inability to effectively manage foreign currency exposure.
  • Inability to identify sufficient investment opportunities and complete transactions as planned, due to competition or closing conditions.
  • Growth initiatives being subject to political instability, changes in government policy, or unfamiliar cultural factors.
  • Changes to the business, including through future sustainable solutions investments, potentially introducing new risks.
  • Difficulty integrating new acquisitions, leading to operational disruption or diversion of resources.
  • Not all projects in the development pipeline achieving commercial operation due to various factors (permits, financing, construction risks).
  • Risks associated with arrangements with communities and joint venture partners, including differing interests or non-performance.
  • Acquiring distressed companies, leading to increased financial and business risks, including legal expenses.
  • Decline in the value of investments in securities, including publicly traded securities.
  • Separation of economic interest from control within the organizational structure, potentially leading to conflicts of interest.
  • Fraud, bribery, corruption, other illegal acts, or inadequate internal processes, leading to liabilities and reputational harm.
  • Dependence on Brookfield and its significant influence, including potential conflicts of interest in allocation of opportunities and decision-making.
  • Inability to terminate the Master Services Agreement, even in cases of poor performance.
  • Limited liability of the Service Provider, potentially leading to greater risk-taking.
  • Brookfield's relationship with Walled-Off Businesses, potentially creating conflicts of interest and trading restrictions.
  • Changes in how Brookfield elects to hold its ownership interests in Brookfield Renewable.
  • Inability to continue paying comparable or growing cash distributions.
  • Dilution from issuance of additional partnership securities.
  • Volatility in the market price of Units.
  • Unitholders' lack of voting rights or participation in management.
  • Choice of forum provisions limiting Unitholders' ability to obtain favorable judicial forum.
  • Difficulty enforcing service of process and judgments against the company and its directors/officers.
  • Reliance on BRELP, Holding Entities, BEPC, and Operating Entities for funds to pay distributions.
  • Payout ratio exceeding target for a sustained period, impacting distribution growth.
  • Foreign currency risk associated with BEP's distributions for non-U.S. Unitholders.
  • Being a foreign private issuer under U.S. securities laws, with different disclosure obligations.
  • Being deemed an investment company under the Investment Company Act, which would restrict operations.
  • Failure to maintain effective internal controls over financial reporting.
  • Changes in tax law and practice, including U.S., Canadian, and Bermudian taxation, potentially reducing distributions or increasing tax liabilities.
  • Exposure to U.S. backup withholding tax or other U.S. withholding taxes if LP unitholders fail to comply with tax reporting rules.
  • Tax-exempt organizations facing adverse U.S. tax consequences from owning LP units (UBTI).
  • Non-U.S. persons facing adverse U.S. tax consequences if BEP were engaged in a U.S. trade or business.
  • Investment through U.S. and non-U.S. Holding Entities treated as corporations for U.S. federal income tax purposes, subject to corporate income tax.
  • LP unitholders taxable in the U.S. potentially holding an indirect interest in a PFIC.
  • Tax gain or loss from disposition of LP units being more or less than expected.
  • Complex U.S. federal income tax law provisions with no clear precedent, subject to change.
  • Delay in delivery of required U.S. tax information, requiring extension of tax return due dates.
  • IRS audit adjustments potentially assessing taxes directly from BEP, reducing cash available for distribution.
  • Canadian federal income tax consequences if BEP or BRELP is a SIFT partnership.
  • Unitholders potentially required to include FAPI in income without corresponding cash distribution.
  • Limitations on foreign tax credits for Canadian federal income tax purposes if Foreign Tax Credit Generator Rules apply.
  • Non-Resident Unitholders subject to Canadian federal income tax if BEP or BRELP carries on business in Canada or disposes of taxable Canadian property.
  • Canadian federal income tax reporting and withholding tax requirements on disposition of taxable Canadian property for Non-Resident Unitholders.
  • Canadian federal withholding tax on dividends or interest paid by Canadian residents to BRELP, potentially without reduced rates for Unitholders.
  • Impact of Bermuda's Corporate Income Tax Act 2023, though expected to be minimal.

Future Outlook

The company targets an annual distribution growth rate of 5% to 9%, fully funded by organic growth initiatives and operating levers. It expects to continue acquiring high-quality assets globally, developing its over 200 GW pipeline, and investing in decarbonization solutions like carbon capture, renewable natural gas, and eFuels. The strategic partnership with the U.S. Government for Westinghouse nuclear reactor deployment is expected to accelerate the scale deployment of nuclear technologies. The company anticipates continued strong demand for clean energy driven by electrification, AI, and energy security concerns, with renewables remaining the lowest-cost and most deployable power source.

Management Comments

  • Funds From Operations of $1,334 million or $2.01 on a per Unit basis is higher than the prior year driven by improved results from our hydroelectric portfolio due to stronger hydrology across our Canadian and Colombian fleets, our embedded growth from our contracted, inflation-linked cash flows, our growth activities, including accretive acquisitions and the delivery of 8 GW of new projects over the past 12 months; and contributions from our scaling capital recycling activities, crystallizing value and generating capital to fund growth.
  • Through our investments, we continue to be the partner of choice to procure clean power: In 2025, we advanced commercial priorities, securing favorable long-term contracts for over 9 GW of generation capacity across our operating fleet; Westinghouse entered into a landmark agreement with the U.S. Government to support delivering new nuclear reactors utilizing Westinghouse technology in America; and Signed a first-of-its-kind Hydro Framework Agreement with Google to deliver up to 3 GW of hydroelectric capacity in the U.S.
  • Our best-in-class balance sheet with investment grade BBB+ credit rating and access to diverse sources of capital continues to differentiate our business and position us to opportunistically deploy scale capital.
  • We successfully completed over $37 billion in financings in 2025, a record for our business, opportunistically extending average maturities and optimizing our portfolio's capital structure.
  • In November, we completed a $650 million bought-deal equity issuance and concurrent private placement, and subsequent to year-end we opportunistically issued C$500 million of 30-year notes at 5.20%, achieving our lowest spread ever for a corporate financing.
  • Together with our institutional partners, we completed or reached agreements in 2025 to sell assets generating ~$4.5 billion (~$1.3 billion net to Brookfield Renewable) delivering ~2.4x our invested capital and returns above the high end of our target range, while generating substantial capital to reinvest into accretive growth.

Industry Context

StockSavvy.ai notes that Brookfield Renewable's strong performance and strategic moves in 2025 align with broader industry trends of accelerating demand for clean energy, driven by digitalization, artificial intelligence, and electrification. The company's focus on large-scale acquisitions, development pipeline expansion, and diversification into sustainable solutions like nuclear services and eFuels positions it well within the global energy transition. The increasing corporate demand for green power, exemplified by the Google partnership, and government support for energy independence and decarbonization, such as the U.S. Government's strategic partnership with Westinghouse, underscore the favorable market environment for Brookfield Renewable's business model. The company's ability to leverage its scale and access to capital for opportunistic investments and capital recycling further strengthens its competitive standing in a rapidly evolving sector.

Comparison to Industry Standards

  • Brookfield Renewable's 2025 FFO per Unit of $2.01 and 5% distribution growth rate are competitive within the renewable energy sector, demonstrating consistent value creation for unitholders.
  • The company's globally diversified portfolio of 47,200 MW operating capacity and over 200 GW development pipeline positions it as one of the largest publicly traded renewable power and transition platforms, comparable in scale to major utilities and independent power producers globally.
  • The 90% contracted generation for 2026 with a 13-year weighted-average duration provides a higher degree of revenue predictability compared to many merchant power generators, aligning with best-in-class risk management practices in the industry.
  • The 2.4x return on invested capital from asset sales in 2025 exceeds typical industry benchmarks for capital recycling, highlighting effective asset management and value realization.
  • The investment-grade BBB+ credit rating and 90% non-recourse debt structure are indicative of a conservative financing strategy, often superior to smaller, more leveraged renewable developers.
  • The Hydro Framework Agreement with Google for up to 3,000 MW of hydroelectric capacity is a landmark deal, showcasing the company's ability to secure large-scale, long-term contracts with leading technology companies, a trend increasingly sought after by corporate offtakers like Amazon and Microsoft.
  • The strategic partnership with the U.S. Government for Westinghouse nuclear reactor deployment positions the company uniquely in the nuclear services sector, a segment with high barriers to entry and specialized expertise, differentiating it from pure-play renewable developers.

Corporate Governance

Change TypeDescriptionEffective DateImpact Assessment
Board CompositionThe board of directors of the Managing General Partner is comprised of six directors, five of whom are independent. Not more than 50% of the directors or independent directors may be residents of any one jurisdiction (other than Bermuda and any other designated jurisdiction).May 2025Ensures a strong independent oversight and diverse geographical representation on the board.
Lead Independent DirectorNancy Dorn serves as the Lead Independent Director, responsible for presiding over board sessions when the Chair is absent and in-camera meetings.February 2016Strengthens independent oversight, especially given the Chair is not independent.
Director Ownership RequirementsEach independent director is expected to hold LP units and/or BEPC exchangeable shares with an acquisition cost equal to at least two times their annual retainer. Directors must purchase at least 20% of this requirement annually and meet the full requirement within five years of joining the Board.OngoingAligns directors' economic interests with those of Unitholders, promoting long-term value creation.
Board Diversity PolicyThe Board has adopted a Diversity Policy, considering factors like gender, race, ethnicity, business expertise, and international experience in director appointments. Currently, 50% of the board and 60% of independent directors are women.OngoingPromotes a broader range of perspectives and talents on the board, enhancing decision-making and reflecting global operations, though no formal targets are set for diversity.
Conflicts ProtocolsThe Managing General Partner's independent directors approved Conflicts Protocols for transactions with potential conflicts of interest, including acquisitions/dispositions with Brookfield, investments in Brookfield-sponsored funds, and material amendments to key agreements. These protocols allow for general guidelines or specific approvals.OngoingProvides a framework for managing potential conflicts of interest with Brookfield, aiming to ensure fairness, but Unitholders waive claims regarding these conflicts.
Audit Committee CharterThe Audit Committee's charter was reviewed and approved in May 2025. It oversees financial reporting, internal controls, risk management (including cybersecurity), and auditor independence. Patricia Zuccotti is the Chair and an audit committee financial expert.May 2025Ensures robust oversight of financial integrity, risk management, and compliance, with a focus on cybersecurity and auditor independence.
Nominating and Governance Committee CharterThe Nominating and Governance Committee's charter was reviewed and approved in May 2025. It oversees board composition, director remuneration, corporate governance practices, and ESG matters. Lou Maroun is the Chair.May 2025Enhances board effectiveness, ensures appropriate director selection, and integrates ESG considerations into governance.
Code of Business Conduct and EthicsThe Code was updated in May 2025, providing guidelines for ethical business conduct for all employees and directors, including a whistleblower hotline.May 2025Reinforces commitment to ethical standards and provides mechanisms for reporting misconduct, crucial for maintaining reputation and compliance.
Personal Trading PolicyThe Brookfield Trading Policy, adopted by Brookfield Renewable, applies to directors, officers, and employees, prohibiting insider trading, hedging transactions, short selling, and short-term trading. It also requires pre-clearance for trades by Insiders.May 2025Mitigates risks of insider trading and reputational damage, ensuring compliance with securities laws, but may restrict personal financial activities for insiders.
Equity Commitment Agreement AmendmentFirst Amendment to the Amended and Restated Equity Commitment Agreement, dated December 31, 2025, reflects the reorganization of BRHC Holdings to Brookfield Renewable Holdings Corporation (New BRHC) as the successor entity.2025-12-31Formalizes the corporate reorganization, ensuring continuity of obligations and rights under the agreement with the new entity.
Pairing Agreement AmendmentFirst Amendment to the Pairing Agreement, dated December 31, 2025, reflects the reorganization of BRHC Holdings to Brookfield Renewable Holdings Corporation (New BRHC) and the new exchangeable shares being outstanding.2025-12-31Updates the pairing agreement to reflect the new corporate structure, maintaining the economic equivalence between BEPC exchangeable shares and LP units.

Legal Proceedings

  • The company and its affiliates are involved in various legal actions such as contractual disputes and other litigation that could expose them to liability for damages and potential negative publicity. The outcome cannot be predicted with certainty and may be adverse.
  • The company is subject to governmental or regulatory investigations from time to time, which are costly, divert management attention, and can damage reputation. Unfavorable resolution could result in criminal liability, fines, penalties, or other remedies.
  • In Brazil, the energy reference amount assessment process for plants with capacity of 50 MW or lower is suspended until legal proceedings initiated by certain owners are resolved.

Related Party Transactions

  • Brookfield Corporation is the ultimate parent, and Brookfield Asset Management Ltd. (BAM) is the indirect parent of certain Service Provider entities.
  • Brookfield Holders (Brookfield, Brookfield Wealth Solutions, and their related parties) collectively have an effective economic interest of approximately 47% in the business on a fully-exchanged basis.
  • The company has a Master Services Agreement with the Service Provider (an affiliate of Brookfield) for management services, for which it pays an annual Base Management Fee of $20 million (inflation-adjusted) plus 1.25% of market value exceeding an initial reference value. The fee for 2025 was $223 million.
  • Brookfield's general partner interest in BRELP entitles it to incentive distributions based on quarterly distributions exceeding specified target levels ($0.20 and $0.2253 per LP unit per quarter). Incentive distributions declared in 2025 were $145 million.
  • Brookfield Renewable has a Relationship Agreement with Brookfield, designating it as Brookfield's primary (though not exclusive) public vehicle for renewable power asset acquisitions globally.
  • Brookfield Renewable provides energy marketing services to Brookfield's subsidiary BEM LP for a base annual fee of $1.3 million (inflation-adjusted) under an Energy Marketing Agreement.
  • An Energy Revenue Agreement with BEM LP supports the price Brookfield Renewable receives for energy from certain U.S. facilities at $75/MWh (inflation-adjusted), reduced by $3/MWh from 2021-2025 and $5.03/MWh in 2026. The realized price in 2025 was approximately $72/MWh.
  • Brookfield transferred early-stage development projects in Brazil, Canada, and the U.S. to Brookfield Renewable in 2011 for no upfront consideration, but is entitled to receive up to 100% of development costs and 50% of fair market value in excess of a priority return upon commercial operation or sale.
  • Voting Agreements provide Brookfield Renewable control over the general partner of BRELP and certain other entities, including Isagen and Neoen, allowing consolidation of their accounts.
  • Brookfield and BEP have Registration Rights Agreements, allowing Brookfield to request registration of LP units or BEPC exchangeable shares for sale.
  • A Licensing Agreement grants Brookfield Renewable a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use the 'Brookfield' name and logo.
  • Brookfield has provided $5 million of working capital to LATAM Holdco through preferred shares, entitled to a 6% cumulative preferential dividend.
  • Redeemable/Exchangeable partnership units held by Brookfield subsidiaries can be redeemed for cash or exchanged for LP units at BEP's election.
  • Brookfield Corporation provides a $400 million unsecured revolving credit facility to Brookfield Renewable, maturing in December 2030. No draws were made in 2025.
  • Brookfield Renewable enters into short-term arrangements with private funds consolidated by Brookfield to place funds on deposit, with $268 million on deposit as of December 31, 2025, at an interest rate of 4.02%.
  • Brookfield Renewable transferred $19 million of income tax credits to Brookfield and its subsidiaries in 2025 (compared to $131 million in 2024).
  • In October 2025, Brookfield Renewable acquired an incremental 15% ownership in Isagen for $1 billion from institutional partners within a private fund consolidated by Brookfield, obtaining $400 million in financing from Brookfield Wealth Solutions.
  • In December 2025, Brookfield Renewable sold a 25% interest in a 403 MW U.S. hydroelectric portfolio for $230 million ($111 million net) to a private fund managed by BAM.
  • In December 2025, Brookfield Renewable sold a 53% interest in a 1.5 GW U.S. distributed generation portfolio for $1.1 billion ($445 million net) to a private fund managed by BAM.
  • In February 2026, Brookfield Renewable agreed to sell a 33.3% interest in a 2.3 GW U.S. renewables portfolio for $1.3 billion ($316 million net) to a private fund managed by BAM.
  • Brookfield Wealth Solutions provided $58 million in non-recourse borrowings, $7 million in corporate borrowings, $49 million in tax equity financings, and $11 million in preferred limited partners equity to Brookfield Renewable as of December 31, 2025.
  • Brookfield, through a regulated subsidiary, provides reinsurance coverage to Brookfield Renewable through third-party commercial insurers, with premiums at or lower than market rates.
  • Loans to Brookfield's key management and other personnel totaled approximately $2.94 million, bearing interest at a minimum rate of 1.6%.

Stakeholder Impact

  • **Shareholders/Unitholders:** Improved net loss and FFO per unit indicate better returns. Increased distributions per LP unit (5% annual growth target) are positive. However, potential dilution from future equity issuances and conflicts of interest with Brookfield remain concerns. The reorganization of BEPC aims to maintain benefits for investors while addressing tax changes.
  • **Employees:** The company has approximately 5,870 employees in day-to-day operations and development, with positive relations with represented and salaried employees. The Personal Trading Policy and Code of Business Conduct and Ethics aim to ensure ethical conduct and compliance.
  • **Customers:** Long-term, fixed-price, inflation-linked contracts for 90% of 2026 generation provide stability. Partnerships with major corporations like Google and Microsoft demonstrate a commitment to meeting growing demand for clean power and decarbonization solutions.
  • **Suppliers/Partners:** The company's growth strategy involves partnering with institutional investors and developers, creating opportunities for collaboration. However, counterparty risk and potential for non-performance under contracts exist.
  • **Local Communities:** The company emphasizes sustainability leadership, responsible environmental and social practices, and proactive engagement with local and Indigenous communities to foster trust and create shared value. This includes integrating their interests into decision-making and developments.
  • **Regulatory Bodies:** The company operates in highly regulated markets and is subject to extensive environmental, health, safety, and security regulations. Compliance with evolving regulations and potential new initiatives (e.g., ESG) may incur additional costs. The nuclear services investment (Westinghouse) is subject to complex nuclear technology regulations.

Next Steps

  • Continue to progress advanced stage development projects across North America, Europe, South America, and Asia-Pacific.
  • Close the sale of an 833 MW portfolio of operating solar assets in the United States, expected in the first half of 2026.
  • Close the sale of a 2.3 GW portfolio of operating wind and solar assets in the U.S., expected in the first half of 2026.
  • Complete the contribution of Finlight (Powen's Spanish and Portuguese DG business) to Roof Atrato Onsite Energy in Q1 2026.
  • Continue to issue BEPC exchangeable shares under the ATM program, with approximately $372 million remaining available until February 24, 2027.
  • Continue repurchasing LP units under the normal course issuer bid, with 15,296,104 LP units authorized for repurchase until December 17, 2026.
  • Continue repurchasing Preferred Units under the normal course issuer bid, with up to 10% of public float authorized for repurchase until December 17, 2026.
  • Continue repurchasing Class A Preference Shares under the normal course issuer bid, with up to 10% of public float authorized for repurchase until December 17, 2026.
  • CleanMax (Indian platform) to be listed on designated stock exchanges in India on or about March 2, 2026, following its IPO.
  • Monitor the U.S. Government's final investment decision and definitive agreements for Westinghouse nuclear reactor construction by January 2029.
  • Focus on achieving the long-term target payout ratio of approximately 70% of Funds From Operations.
  • Pursue organic growth by developing the over 200 GW development pipeline.
  • Seek acquisition opportunities in new and existing markets, leveraging Brookfield's global investment platform.
  • Continue technology diversification, including solar, wind, battery storage, and distributed energy businesses.
  • Invest in decarbonization solutions such as carbon capture, renewable natural gas, eFuels, and energy efficiency technologies.

Key Dates

DateDescription
2024-12-24Brookfield Renewable Corporation (BEPC) and Old BRHC Holdings Ltd. completed a reorganization (the Arrangement) to address proposed amendments to the Tax Act. BEPC exchangeable shares were listed on NYSE and TSX.
2024-12-24Amended and Restated Equity Commitment Agreement dated as of December 24, 2024, between Brookfield BRP Holdings (Canada) Inc., Brookfield Renewable Corporation, Brookfield Renewable Holdings Corporation and Brookfield Renewable Partners L.P.
2024-12-24Registration Rights Agreement between Brookfield Corporation, BEPC and BEP.
2024-12-24Pairing Agreement between BEPC, BRHC and the partnership.
2025-01-15Brookfield Renewable completed an in-kind distribution of approximately 1,020 MW of distributed generation assets from its joint venture in China.
2025-03-25Brookfield Renewable, with institutional partners, completed the sale of a 25% interest in a 2.2 GW pumped storage facility in Europe.
2025-03-31Earliest redemption date for Series 17 Preferred Units.
2025-04-15Issue date of 4.625% Perpetual Subordinated Notes.
2025-04-23Brookfield Renewable, with institutional partners, completed the sale of a 1,004 MW portfolio of wind and solar assets in India.
2025-04-30Fixed dividend rate for Class A Preference Shares, Series 1 of BRP Equity reset from 3.137% to 5.203% for the period ending April 30, 2030.
2025-04-30Floating dividend rate for Class A Preference Shares, Series 2 of BRP Equity set at an annualized rate of 5.27% for the three months commencing May 1, 2025.
2025-05-01Commencement of new fixed rate period for Class A Preference Shares, Series 1 of BRP Equity.
2025-05-01Commencement of new floating rate period for Class A Preference Shares, Series 2 of BRP Equity.
2025-05-01Board of Directors Charter and Audit Committee Charter reviewed and approved.
2025-05-05Fifth Amended and Restated Master Services Agreement and Amended and Restated Relationship Agreement dated.
2025-05-29Brookfield Renewable, with institutional partners, completed the acquisition of 100% interest in Geronimo Power.
2025-06-04Brookfield Renewable, with institutional partners, completed the sale of a 25% interest in an 845 MW wind portfolio in the United States.
2025-07-01Brookfield Renewable signed a Hydro Framework Agreement with Google to deliver up to 3,000 MW of hydroelectric capacity in the U.S. by the end of 2032.
2025-08-01Brookfield Renewable, with institutional partners, completed the sale of a 650 MW portfolio of operating and under construction wind, solar and battery projects in Australia.
2025-08-06Isagen invested COP544 billion ($135 million) into a utility-scale solar asset through a strategic partnership.
2025-08-14Brookfield Renewable, with institutional partners, reconstituted the board of directors of a renewable operating and development platform in India, resulting in loss of control.
2025-10-01Brookfield and Cameco entered into an agreement with the U.S. Government to establish a strategic partnership for nuclear reactor deployment.
2025-10-01Brookfield Renewable, with institutional partners, agreed to the sale of an 833 MW portfolio of operating solar assets in the United States.
2025-10-01Brookfield Renewable, with institutional partners, agreed to the sale of a 1.5 GW portfolio of operating distributed generation assets and a 47% interest in a 2.3 GW distributed generation development platform in the United States.
2025-10-01Brookfield Renewable completed the acquisition of an incremental 15% ownership in Isagen for $1 billion.
2025-11-10BEP issued 15,050,200 LP units at $29.90 per unit, raising $450 million.
2025-11-14Brookfield Renewable, with institutional partners, completed the sale of a 315 MW portfolio of wind projects in Australia.
2025-12-09Issue date of 4.875% Perpetual Subordinated Notes.
2025-12-18Brookfield Renewable, with institutional partners, completed the sale of 50% interest in a 200 MW multi-national distributed generation development business.
2025-12-18TSX accepted notice of BRP Equity's intention to renew its normal course issuer bid for Class A Preference Shares.
2025-12-18TSX accepted notice of BEP's intention to renew its normal course issuer bid for Preferred Units.
2025-12-18TSX accepted notice of BEP's intention to renew its normal course issuer bid for LP units.
2025-12-18TSX accepted notice of BEPC's intention to renew its normal course issuer bid for BEPC exchangeable shares.
2025-12-23Brookfield Renewable, with institutional partners, completed the sale of a 760 MW portfolio of wind and solar assets in France.
2025-12-30Brookfield Renewable, with institutional partners, completed the sale of a 1.5 GW portfolio of operating distributed generation assets and a 47% interest in a 2.3 GW distributed generation development platform in the United States.
2025-12-31Effective date of the First Amendment to the Amended and Restated Equity Commitment Agreement, reflecting the reorganization of BRHC Holdings to New BRHC.
2025-12-31Effective date of the First Amendment to Pairing Agreement, reflecting the reorganization of BRHC Holdings to New BRHC.
2026-01-12BEPC commenced an at-the-market (ATM) equity program for up to $400 million of BEPC exchangeable shares.
2026-01-15Brookfield Renewable issued C$500 million of Series 20 medium-term notes (green bonds) at 5.204%.
2026-01-31Series 7 Preferred Units were redeemed in full for C$175 million.
2026-02-25CleanMax, a renewable operating and development platform in India, launched an initial public offering of its equity shares.
2026-02-26Brookfield Renewable, with institutional partners, agreed to the sale of a 2.3 GW portfolio of operating wind and solar assets in the U.S.
2026-02-26CleanMax filed its prospectus, reflecting an additional divestment by Brookfield Renewable of an approximate 10% interest for gross proceeds of approximately INR8.9 billion ($99 million).
2026-02-27Date of this Annual Report on Form 20-F.
2026-03-02CleanMax expected to be listed on designated stock exchanges in India.
2026-03-25Issue date of 7.250% Perpetual Subordinated Notes.
2026-04-30Earliest redemption date for 4.625% Perpetual Subordinated Notes.
2026-09-10Reset date for fixed-to-fixed reset rate subordinated hybrid notes.
2026-12-09Earliest redemption date for 4.875% Perpetual Subordinated Notes.
2026-12-17Expiration date for normal course issuer bids for LP units, Preferred Units, and Class A Preference Shares.
2027-02-24Expiration date for BEPC ATM.
2027-04-30Earliest redemption date for Series 18 Preferred Units.
2028-04-30Conversion option date for Series 13 Preferred Units into Series 14 Preferred Units.
2029-01-01U.S. Government target for aggregate value of new Westinghouse nuclear reactors construction.
2029-03-25Earliest redemption date for 7.250% Perpetual Subordinated Notes.
2029-07-31Reset date for fixed dividend rate for Class A Preference Shares, Series 3 of BRP Equity.
2029-12-01Option to extend fixed price commitment to GLPL from Brookfield through 2044.
2030-12-01Maturity date for Brookfield Corporation's $400 million unsecured revolving credit facility.
2030-12-31Target for 100% of Microsoft's electricity consumption to be matched by zero carbon energy purchases.
2030-12-31Target for E.U. to increase wind and solar generation to over 1,200 GW of total installed capacity.
2030-12-31Target for U.K. to deploy 43-50 GW of offshore wind, 27-29 GW of onshore wind, and 45-47 GW of solar power.
2030-12-31Target for U.K. clean power to meet 100% of electricity demand.
2030-12-31Target for India to increase renewables capacity to 500 GW, meet 50% of overall energy requirements from renewable sources, reduce cumulative emissions by 1 billion tonnes, and reduce emission intensity of GDP by 45%.
2030-12-31Target for Philippines to achieve 35% renewable generation.
2030-12-31Target for Vietnam to increase non-hydro renewables to 28-36%.
2030-12-31Termination date for Reciprocal Subordinated Credit Facilities.
2032-12-31Target for Google to receive up to 3,000 MW of hydroelectric capacity in the U.S. from Brookfield Renewable.
2034-12-24Termination date for BEPC Subordinated Credit Facility.
2035-12-31Target for Australia's emissions reduction of 62-70% below 2005 levels.
2035-12-31Target for Malaysia's installed capacity from renewables to reach 40%.
2040-12-31Target for Philippines to achieve 50% renewable generation.
2046-11-23Extended termination date for Energy Revenue Agreement.
2050-12-31Target for net-zero GHG emissions across Scope 1, 2 and material Scope 3 GHG emissions for Brookfield Renewable.
2050-12-31Target for Malaysia's installed capacity from renewables to reach 70%.
2050-12-31Target for Vietnam to increase non-hydro renewables to 74-75%.
2055-09-10Maturity date for C$250 million fixed-to-fixed reset rate green subordinated hybrid notes.
2056-01-15Maturity date for C$500 million Series 20 medium-term notes.

Recommendation

buy

The company demonstrates strong operational and financial momentum, with significant growth in FFO and a substantial reduction in net loss. Strategic acquisitions like Neoen and Geronimo Power, coupled with a robust development pipeline of over 200 GW, position it for continued expansion in the rapidly growing clean energy and sustainable solutions sectors. The long-term, inflation-linked contracts provide revenue stability, and the strong balance sheet with ample liquidity supports future growth initiatives. The strategic partnerships with major players like Google and the U.S. Government for nuclear services highlight its competitive advantage and ability to secure large-scale opportunities. While interest expenses increased due to growth-related financing, the overall financial health and clear growth trajectory make it an attractive long-term investment.

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