CRISIL Ratings has assigned an AA- rating with Stable outlook to long-term bank facilities of ACME Deoghar Solar Power Pvt Ltd (ADSPPL) and ACME Phalodi Solar Power Pvt Ltd (APSPPL)—both wholly-owned subsidiaries of ACME Solar Holdings (Acme Solar). These ratings are assigned to their cumulative 600 MW renewable energy projects in Rajasthan, backed with a total term loan facility of INR 2,086 crore from Power Finance Corp. Ltd.
CRISIL cited robust revenue visibility, strong financial metrics and debt servicing capability, and a secure cash flow mechanism as key strengths underpinning AA-/Stable rating. The rating reflects ADPPL and APSPPL’s strong operational profiles supported by a 25-years power purchase agreement (PPA) with Solar Energy Corp. of India Ltd (SECI). The fixed tariff for 25 years ensures long-term cash flow predictability, while SECI’s track record of timely payments further enhances the credit profile.
CRISIL highlighted that both projects were delivered at an efficient capital cost and are currently delivering above predicted generation, with ADPPL achieving 31.3% and APSPPL 30.9%, supporting the company’s strong financial and operational outlook.
Within six months of operations, ACME Solar Holdings’ all four assets commissioned in Fatehgarh Rajasthan, have secured AA family ratings from CRISIL, opening the avenues of potential bonds and refinancings going forward.
ACME Solar Holdings is an integrated renewable energy player with a diversified portfolio of 6,970 MW and 550 MWh spanning solar, wind, storage, FDRE and hybrid solutions. It has an operational capacity of 2,890 MW with another 4,080 MW in various stages of implementation.
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