Adani Green Energy to acquire 74.94 MW Solar Projects from Sterling & Wilson at Rs. 446 Cr

Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL), one of the largest renewables companies in India, has announced that it has signed a share purchase agreement for the acquisition of 100% stake in two SPVs holding 74.94 MW operating solar projects of Sterling & Wilson, a Shapoorji Pallonji group company.

The projects, commissioned in 2017, are located in Medak District of Telangana and have long-term Power Purchase Agreements (PPA) with the Southern Power Distribution Company of Telangana Limited.

The enterprise valuation of the target SPV is Rs. 446 Cr. With this acquisition, AGEL will increase its operating renewable capacity to 3,470 MW with a total renewable portfolio of 15,240 MW. The closing of the transaction is subject to customary approvals and conditions.

Mr. Vneet S. Jaain, MD & CEO, Adani Green Energy Ltd, said, "Strengthening our portfolio through organic and inorganic growth opportunities is an integral part of the our vision to build a capacity of 25 GW by 2025 and become the largest renewables company in the world. We will leverage the strength of our platform and capital management philosophy to achieve operational improvements and value-accretive returns from the project."

Shares of Adani Green Energy Ltd was last trading in BSE at Rs.1292.6 as compared to the previous close of Rs. 1312.2. The total number of shares traded during the day was 84421 in over 6268 trades.

The stock hit an intraday high of Rs. 1341.6 and intraday low of 1269. The net turnover during the day was Rs. 110235088.

Source : Equity Bulls

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