Global Infrastructure Investment Firm, Actis to buy Fortum’s 2*250 MW solar power plants in India

(EPT) : Actis, the global infrastructure investment firm, has acquired 500 MW Indian assets of Finland based solar power producer Fortum.

Fortum has signed an agreement to divest the 250-MW Pavagada II and the 250-MW Rajasthan solar power plants in India, said a company statement.

The total consideration from the divestment on a debt and cash-free basis, including the effect of deconsolidating of the net debt, is expected to be approximately EUR 280 million ($333 million).

The divestment will be completed and the capital gain recorded in three tranches – during the second half of 2021 and the first half of 2022.

The parties have also signed a comprehensive agreement targeting further investments in solar power plants across India.

“We can utilise the strong competencies Fortum has gained over the years in solar development and construction, while utilising the financial strength and track record of Actis to realise the investment potential,” said Per Langer, Executive Vice President of Fortum’s City Solutions division.

Fortum has developed 680 MW solar projects in India since 2013 and it has sold majority of its shares in these plants, in line with the company’s build-operate-transfer business model. “This is an important step for Actis as we further strengthen our presence in India building on our achievements to date,” Mikael Karlsson, partner and head of energy infrastructure at Actis said.

“This is an important step for Actis as we further strengthen our presence in India building on our achievements to date. We are pleased to be entering into this transaction with a firm of Fortum’s calibre and competence,” said Mikael Karlsson, Partner and Head of Energy Infrastructure at Actis.