- The assets are located in Punjab, Karnataka and Uttar Pradesh
- All the assets have long term Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) with various state electricity distribution companies
Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL) has announced that it has completed the acquisition of 205 MW operating solar assets from Essel Green Energy Private Limited (EGEPL) and Essel Infraprojects Limited (EIL). The assets are located in Punjab, Karnataka and Uttar Pradesh.
It added that all the assets have long term Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) with various state electricity distribution companies. The portfolio is relatively young with average remaining PPA life of approximately 21 years. The acquired assets will be held 100 per cent by Adani Renewable Energy Holding Ten Limited, a 100 per cent subsidiary of AGEL.
Targeted footprint of 25 GW of renewable power by 2025
Vneet Jaain, managing director and CEO of Adani Green Energy Ltd., said, “The acquisition of 205 MW solar portfolio expands our footprint in states where we already have a presence, and with our strong operational expertise, we will deliver significant value for our shareholders. This is another step towards taking AGEL closer to its targeted footprint of 25 GW of renewable power by 2025.”
