CESC's subsidiary acquires 1.4 GWp renewable capacity for ₹4,859 crore
CESC's subsidiary, Purvah Green Power, is acquiring 1.4 GWp of operational renewable energy capacity across six companies for ₹4,859 crore. The acquisition is expected to complete by October 31, 2026. This deal will increase CESC's total contracted capacity to 4.8 GWp, with 1.8 GWp operational.
The acquisition represents a substantial investment and a strategic move to significantly increase CESC's operational renewable capacity, impacting its future revenue streams and market position in the renewable energy sector.
The acquisition of a significant operational renewable energy portfolio is a positive development for CESC, expanding its renewable energy footprint and increasing its contracted capacity.
CESC Limited announced that its subsidiary, Purvah Green Power Private Limited (PGPPL), has entered into a Share Purchase Agreement (SPA) to acquire 100% of the share capital of six target companies from ReNew Solar Power Private Limited. The target companies, which collectively own approximately 1.4 GWp of operational renewable power capacity, include ReNew Hans Urja Private Limited (810 MWp), ReNew Solar Photovoltaic Private Limited (506.25 MWp), ReNew Wind Energy (Karnataka 3) Private Limited (24.55 MWp), ReNew Wind Energy (MP Four) Private Limited (24.60 MWp), ReNew Wind Energy (Karnataka 4) Private Limited (22.90 MWp), and ReNew Agni Power Private Limited (23.18 MWp).
The acquisition, which does not involve related party transactions, is expected to be completed before October 31, 2026. The enterprise value for the acquisition is ₹4,859 crore, excluding a contingent payment of an estimated ₹230 crore. The cash consideration payable at closing is ₹1,582 crore, comprising ₹589 crore for share capital and ₹993 crore for infusion of unsecured promoter debt to repay existing promoter debt. This transaction will expand CESC's renewable power footprint, increasing its total operational capacity to over 1.8 GWp and contracted/tied-up capacity to over 3 GWp, resulting in a total portfolio of 4.8 GWp. More than 90% of the acquired capacity is contracted with the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) under long-term power purchase agreements, with the remainder contracted with Karnataka distribution companies, all having a 25-year tenure.
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