Adani Green Energy obtains 205MW operating solar assets

Oct 1, 2020 06:18 PM ET
  • India's Adani Green Energy (AGE) has actually acquired 205MW of operating solar possessions in a bargain valued at $177m (Rs13bn).
Adani Green Energy obtains 205MW operating solar assets
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India's Adani Green Energy (AGE) has actually obtained 205MW of running solar possessions in a deal valued at $177m (Rs13bn).

The business acquired the properties from Essel Green Energy (EGEPL) and also Essel Infraprojects (EIL). The solar ranches are located throughout the Indian states of Punjab, Karnataka, as well as Uttar Pradesh.

An AGE representative claimed all solar centers have long-lasting power purchase arrangements (PPAs) in position with state electrical power distribution firms.

These PPAs averagely have 21 years of life-span continuing to be, making the acquired solar profile relatively brand-new.

AGE handling supervisor and also CEO Vneet Jaain stated: "The acquisition of this 205MW solar profile increases our impact in states where we currently have an existence. With our strong functional expertise, we will deliver considerable worth for our shareholders.

" This is one more step in the direction of taking AGE closer to its targeted footprint of 25GW of eco-friendly power by 2025."

The solar power portfolio will certainly be held by Adani Renewable Energy Holding Ten, a wholly had subsidiary of AGE. This acquisition is the very first functional portfolio purchase for AGE.

The offer was first announced in August last year when the company authorized a clear-cut agreement with Essel Group to acquire the possessions.

Adani Green Energy CEO Jayant Parimal stated the procurement reinforces the company's placement as one of India's premier sustainable power producers, with an overall profile of around 5.5 GW.

Of the total portfolio, about 2.5 GW is functional, and the staying will certainly come to be operational over the following two years.


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