Inox Clean Energy Acquires Vibrant Energy for ₹5,000 Crore
Inox Clean Energy acquires Vibrant Energy at ₹5000 cr enterprise value
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Inox Clean Energy has acquired Vibrant Energy, a renewable energy independent power producer, for approximately ₹5,000 crore (roughly $600 million USD). This acquisition enhances Inox's capacity in the commercial and industrial energy segment, aligning with its goal of reaching 10 GW of installed capacity by FY28.
- 01Inox Clean Energy acquired Vibrant Energy for ₹5,000 crore.
- 02Vibrant Energy has a portfolio of 1,337 MW with long-term contracts with major clients.
- 03The acquisition strengthens Inox's position in the commercial and industrial energy market.
- 04Inox aims for 10 GW of installed capacity by FY28 through acquisitions and new projects.
- 05The renewable energy sector is experiencing consolidation, with larger firms expanding their portfolios.
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Inox Clean Energy has successfully acquired Vibrant Energy, a renewable energy independent power producer owned by Macquarie, for an enterprise value of ₹5,000 crore (approximately $600 million USD). This acquisition, completed in just four months, is part of a broader trend of consolidation within the renewable energy sector, where larger companies are expanding their portfolios. Vibrant Energy boasts a substantial portfolio of 1,337 MW, supported by long-term power purchase agreements with notable clients such as Amazon, Sify, Coca-Cola, Ultratech Cement, and Laurus Labs, ensuring an average contract duration of 20 years. Devansh Jain, executive director of INOXGFL Group, emphasized that this acquisition not only boosts operational capacity but also enhances their presence in the high-growth commercial and industrial segment. Inox Clean is on track to achieve its ambitious target of 10 GW of installed independent power producer capacity by the fiscal year 2028. This follows previous acquisitions, including a 250 MW solar project from SunSource Energy and a 640 MW hybrid project portfolio from Evergreen Group. The INOXGFL Group operates across various sectors, including chemicals and renewable energy, with a strong focus on expanding its renewable energy footprint both in India and internationally.
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This acquisition is likely to lead to increased job opportunities in the renewable energy sector and may stabilize energy prices for commercial and industrial customers due to long-term contracts.
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