ReNew Signs Contract To Sell 300 MW Solar Project With $199mn Valuation

ReNew Signs Contract To Sell 300 MW Solar Project With $199mn Valuation

Indian renewable energy company ReNew today announced that it has signed a Share Purchase Agreement with India Grid Trust to sell a 300 MW solar project in Rajasthan – ReNew Solar Urja Private Limited – for a total enterprise value of $199 million. The transaction is expected to close in accordance with PPA conditions. Approximately $8 million is expected to be additionally received as an earn-out on account of change-in-law proceeds, after the first payment is realized by RSUPL. For Indigrid, with this acquisition, IndiGrid’s peak solar capacity will cross 1 GW of operating solar assets and the total Assets Under Management (AUM) of ~INR 285 billion.

“The sale reaffirms strong investor interest in assets developed by ReNew and is aligned with the company’s strategy to enhance shareholder value through capital recycling and investment into higher-return opportunities. After the transfer of the outstanding debt to the buyer, the transaction will result in a cash inflow of approximately $82 million, including change-in-law proceeds for ReNew,” a media statement from ReNew said. 

Commenting on the transaction, Kailash Vaswani, Group CFO of ReNew, said, “We are committed towards discipline in allocating capital as well as enhancing shareholder value through asset recycling. This reaffirms our ability to unlock value through the sale of assets and pursue more lucrative opportunities. We continue to see interest in the private markets for high-quality stabilized assets.”

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ReNew Solar Urja, located in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, was commissioned in December 2021. The project has a 25-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) at a fixed tariff of INR 2.71 per unit. The project has been operational and revenue generating for the past two years. In 2022-23, the solar project delivered a net PLF of 27.42%.

Commenting on the acquisition, Harsh Shah, Chief Executive Officer, and Whole Time Director of IndiGrid, said, “India is witnessing a steep increase in its power demand to fuel its rapid economic growth. In view of India’s focus on energy transition, we are confident of the strategic value of renewable energy projects in the coming decades. RSUPL is a high-quality solar generation asset located in one of the highest irradiation regions of India with reasonable operating track record. In-line with our strategic focus, RSUPL will help us ensure sustainable growth of our portfolio and aid in long-term cash-flow addition.”

During the first 9 months of this fiscal, IndiGrid has done equity fund raising to the tune of ~INR 1,050 crore through preferential allotment and institutional placement. This has paved growth headroom for the company of ~INR 6,000 – 7,000 crores at a leverage threshold of 70% as per SEBI InvIT Regulations. 

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This acquisition will be funded through a combination of equity, internal accruals, and debt. The net debt/AUM will be ~62.5% post this acquisition, leaving adequate headroom for future growth.