Appointment of Senior Independent Director

2 May 2025

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Octopus Renewables Infrastructure Trust plc

("ORIT" or the "Company")

Appointment of Senior Independent Director

The Board of Octopus Renewables Infrastructure Trust plc is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Sarim Sheikh as Senior Independent Director with effect from the conclusion of the 2025 Annual General Meeting to be held on 13 June 2025. He will take over this responsibility from Mrs Audrey McNair whose intended retirement from the Board of the Company with effect from 13 June 2025 was announced on 5 December 2024.

Mr Sheikh has served as an independent non-executive Director of the Company since June 2023.

About Octopus Renewables Infrastructure Trust

Octopus Renewables Infrastructure Trust ("ORIT") is a London-listed, closed-ended investment company incorporated in England and Wales focused on providing investors with an attractive and sustainable level of income returns, with an element of capital growth, by investing in a diversified portfolio of renewable energy assets in Europe and Australia. As an impact fund, ORIT is helping accelerate the transition to net zero by investing in green energy, whilst also contributing to a broader set of UN Sustainable Development Goals through its impact initiatives. ORIT's investment manager is Octopus Energy Generation.  

Further details can be found at www.octopusrenewablesinfrastructure.com

About Octopus Energy Generation

Octopus Energy Generation is driving the renewable energy agenda by building green power for the future. Its specialist renewable energy fund management team invests in renewable energy assets and broader projects helping the energy transition, across operational, construction and development stages. The team was set up in 2010 based on the belief that investors can play a vital role in accelerating the shift to a future powered by renewable energy. It has a 14-year track record with approximately £6.8 billion of assets under management (AUM) (as of 31 December 2024) across 18 countries and total 4.5GW. These renewable projects generate enough green energy to power 2.6 million homes every year, the equivalent of taking over 1.4 million petrol cars off the road. Octopus Energy Generation is the trading name of Octopus Renewables Limited.

Further details can be found at www.octopusenergygeneration.com