Globenewswire·2026-01-30 11:55Core Insights - Brookfield Renewable Partners reported record financial results for 2025, highlighting its leadership in providing clean and reliable energy solutions to governments and corporations [2][3] - The company signed a Hydro Framework Agreement with Google to deliver up to 3,000 megawatts of hydro capacity, reflecting strong demand from hyperscalers for clean energy [4][7] Financial Performance - For the twelve months ended December 31, 2025, Brookfield Renewable reported Funds From Operations (FFO) of $1,334 million, or $2.01 per unit, representing a 10% increase year-over-year [3][4] - The net income attributable to unitholders for the same period was a loss of $19 million, compared to a loss of $464 million in 2024 [3][4] Operating Segments - The hydroelectric segment generated $607 million in FFO, up 19% year-over-year, driven by higher revenue and stronger generation in Canada and Colombia [4][7] - The wind and solar segments combined generated $648 million in FFO, benefiting from acquisitions and development activities [4][7] - The distributed energy, storage, and sustainable solutions segments contributed $614 million in FFO, nearly a 90% increase from the previous year [4][7] Strategic Initiatives - The company committed or deployed up to $8.8 billion across strategic technologies in core markets, enhancing its growth potential [5][6] - Brookfield Renewable executed a record ~$4.5 billion in asset recycling, generating expected proceeds that significantly exceeded invested capital [6][7] Capacity Expansion - The company delivered approximately 8,000 megawatts of new capacity globally in 2025, a 20% increase year-over-year, and expects to achieve a run-rate of ~10,000 megawatts per year by 2027 [7][8] - Brookfield Renewable's partnerships with leading corporates and governments are expected to drive further growth in large-scale clean energy solutions [5][7] Liquidity and Capital Structure - As of December 31, 2025, the company maintained $4.6 billion in available liquidity and completed over $37 billion in financings, optimizing its capital structure [9][14] - The company reaffirmed its BBB+ investment grade rating with major rating agencies during 2025 [14] Distribution Declaration - The next quarterly distribution is set at $0.392 per LP unit, reflecting a more than 5% increase, bringing the total annual distribution per unit to $1.568 [10][11]