52.7 GW of Market Opportunities | ||||||||
GW |
34.9 |
10.3 |
2.3 |
5.2 | ||||
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Leads |
Qualified Leads |
Pipeline Ex. Backlog |
Backlog | ||||
Conversion %1 |
10.0% |
40.0% |
60.0% |
90.0% | ||||
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Based on historical conversion rates, these combined leads, qualified leads, pipeline and backlog are forecasted to convert into 13.7 GW of completed projects.
$8.3 Billion of Opportunity CAFD | ||||||||
$B Annualized Unlevered CAFD |
5.4 |
1.6 |
0.6 |
0.7 | ||||
Stage |
Leads |
Qualified Leads |
Pipeline Ex. Backlog |
Backlog | ||||
Conversion %1 |
10.0% |
40.0% |
60.0% |
90.0% | ||||
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Based on historical conversions, these combined leads, qualified leads, pipeline and backlog are forecasted to convert into $2.2B of CAFD from completed projects.
Discontinued Operations
As of March 31, 2015, we own 10,608,904 shares of SunEdison Semiconductor Limited ("SSL"), which represents a 25.6% ownership interest in SSL. The disposal of our controlling interest in SSL represents a strategic shift that has a major effect on our operations and financial results. As a result, our Semiconductor Materials segment is no longer considered a reportable segment and we have reported the historical results of operations and financial position of SSL as discontinued operations in the condensed consolidated financial statements for all periods presented.
TerraForm Power
TerraForm Power, Inc. (Nasdaq: TERP), a subsidiary of SunEdison, increases its 2015 CAFD guidance from $214 million to $225 million, and raises its 2015 dividend per share guidance from $1.30 to $1.35. The first quarter dividend increased 20% to $1.30 per share on an annualized basis. Since December 31, 2014, TERP has grown its portfolio by 70% from 986 MW to 1,675 MW.
For the first quarter of 2015, TERP's quarterly distribution will be $0.325 per class A share. The cash distribution received by SunEdison on its class B units in TerraForm Power, LLC will be $16.9 million due to forbearance agreements on certain projects of approximately $3.4 million for the first quarter of 2015.
Outlook
The company has provided the following key metrics for the first quarter and full year 2015. The company expects the following, assuming no significant worldwide economic issues or other significant events in these periods.
Key Metrics |
2Q 2015 Outlook |
FY 2015 Outlook |
Unlevered Annualized CAFD for Retained MW ($M) |
35 to 40 |
275 to 325 |
Total MW |
300 to 340 |
2,100 to 2,300 |
Retained MW |
245 to 270 |
1,840 to 2,000 |
3rd Party Sales MW |
55 to 70 |
260 to 300 |
Conference Call
SunEdison will host a conference call today, May 7, 2015, at 8:30 a.m. ET to discuss the company's 2015 first quarter results and related business matters. A live webcast will be available on the company's web site at www.SunEdison.com, or by dialing (612) 332-0107 at least five minutes prior to the scheduled start time, and referencing "SunEdison." A copy of the slide presentation related to the conference call will be posted on the company's web site prior to the start of the call.
A replay of the conference call will be available from 10:30 a.m. ET on May 7, 2015 , until 11:59 a.m. ET on May 21, 2015 . To access the replay, please dial (320) 365-3844 at any time during that period, using pass code 359417. A replay will also be available on the company's web site at
www.SunEdison.com .