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Inox Clean Energy to Buy Athena Renewables for 250 Billion Rupees

By Stocks Desk · · 2 min read
A field of large, dark blue solar panels stretching toward the horizon under a clear sky
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The acquisition lifts Inox's operational renewable capacity to nearly 5 GW, a key move ahead of its planned initial public offering.

Key points

  • Inox Clean Energy is acquiring Athena Renewables from Actis for an enterprise value of 2,500 crore rupees.
  • The deal increases Inox's operational renewable capacity to nearly 5 GW, with a pipeline twice that size.
  • Athena holds four solar plants totaling over 554 MW, secured by 25-year power purchase agreements with government entities.

Inox Clean Energy is close to finalizing the acquisition of Athena Renewables from Actis for an enterprise value of 2,500 crore rupees. The privately held firm has reached an in-principle agreement with the UK-based fund, concluding a process that included competition from independent power producers and private equity firms.

This transaction is part of a broader strategy to scale quickly before a planned initial public offering. By adding Athena's assets, Inox will bring its total operational renewable energy generation capacity to nearly 5 GW. Its pipeline of projects under construction is currently projected to be twice as large as its operational base.

Athena Adds 554 MW Solar Portfolio

Athena Renewables operates a portfolio of four solar power plants with a combined capacity exceeding 554 MW. The assets include a 336-MW plant at the Rewa Ultra Mega Solar Park in Madhya Pradesh and three 72-MW plants at the Ananthapuramu Ultra Mega Solar Park in Andhra Pradesh.

These facilities were commissioned between financial years 2018-19 and 2019-20, providing an operational track record of approximately seven years. Actis acquired the platform in 2020, and the assets have since maintained steady operations under long-term agreements.

Long-Term Agreements Secure Revenue Streams

Athena sells its power under 25-year power purchase agreements to government-owned entities and distribution companies. According to Actis, the offtakers possess credit quality equivalent to that of the central government, ensuring stable revenue for the acquired assets.

This acquisition follows Inox's recent purchases of Vibrant Energy from Macquarie and Vena Energy from Global Infrastructure Partners-BlackRock. These moves demonstrate a consistent pattern of acquiring established renewable assets to consolidate market position and prepare for public listing.

Market Context And Competitive Bidding

ET first reported in January that Actis put Athena on the block, appointing Kotak Mahindra Capital to manage the transaction. Multiple contenders, including independent power producers and private equity firms, participated in the bidding process before Inox emerged as the likely buyer.

Inox Clean Energy and Actis did not respond to queries regarding the deal's final status. The transaction is described as nearing conclusion, with both parties having agreed on key terms. This deal represents a significant step in Inox's expansion of its solar manufacturing and generation capabilities.

Based on reporting by TradingView, compiled by the Tradingbird desk.

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