Ayana Renewable Power Private Limited (“Ayana”), a renewable energy platform majority controlled by National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (“NIIF”) and ACME Solar Holdings Private Limited (“ACME”), today announced the closure of deal to divest 100% equity stake in 250 (MW)ac Solar PV Power Plants developed and operated from ACME to Ayana.
Ayana Renewable Power Private Limited (“Ayana”), a renewable energy platform majority controlled by National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (“NIIF”) and ACME Solar Holdings Private Limited (“ACME”), today announced the closure of deal to divest 100% equity stake in 250 (MW)ac Solar PV Power Plants developed and operated from ACME to Ayana. With this transaction, Ayana is now developing and managing close to 3 GWac of renewable energy.
Ayana has acquired the solar energy renewable plant located in Jodhpur, India, as part of its strategic mission to increase renewable energy production in the country. The plant is connected to the inter-state transmission system and supplies power to Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Ltd (MSEDCL) under a long term Power Purchase Agreement (PPA). This further adds to Ayana’s high-quality portfolio of renewable energy assets built organically and inorganically to create value for its stakeholders. At the same time, ACME completed another strategic divestment of its operating solar asset to unlock value from long term assets.
Mr. Shivanand Nimbargi, MD and CEO of Ayana, commented, “We are delighted to complete the transaction and addition of 250 MW solar capacity to our portfolio. In line with our aspiration to be India’s leading renewable energy player, we will continue to pursue acquisition opportunities at scale over the next few years.”
Ayana’s strategic objectives are aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals of providing affordable and clean energy, creating economic opportunities through growth and climate action. The company is committed to support local communities living and working in its development locations, reduce global carbon emissions to net-zero by 2070, build green energy capacity, decarbonise the energy mix away from coal and support job creation which is vital to India’s long-term economic development.
Source : indiainfoline
