Brookfield to Divest 550 MW Solar Project in Bikaner for ₹3,000 Crore
Brookfield set to divest 550 MW solar project in Bikaner; eyes ₹3K cr EV
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Brookfield Asset Management plans to divest its 550-megawatt solar power project in Bikaner, Rajasthan, for an enterprise value of ₹3,000 crore (approximately $360 million USD). The sale, managed by Jefferies, has attracted initial bids from both domestic and international investors, reflecting the growing demand for renewable energy assets in India.
- 01Brookfield's solar project in Bikaner has a capacity of 550 MW.
- 02The expected enterprise value of the project is ₹3,000 crore (approximately $360 million USD).
- 03The project has key clients including Hindustan Unilever and Brookfield Properties.
- 04Brookfield has invested over $4 billion in India's energy sector.
- 05The commercial and industrial segment is projected to grow significantly, reaching 57 GW by 2027-28.
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Brookfield Asset Management is preparing to divest its 550-megawatt solar power project located in Bikaner, Rajasthan, for an anticipated enterprise value of ₹3,000 crore (approximately $360 million USD). Investment bank Jefferies is overseeing the sale, which has garnered interest from both domestic power producers and international investors. The first phase of the project, which has a capacity of 268 MW, began operations in 2024 and supplies power to various commercial and industrial (C&I) clients, including Hindustan Unilever, which has secured a 45 MW supply. The project is backed by the International Finance Corporation (IFC), which invested $105 million through long-term debentures. Brookfield has a significant presence in India's renewable energy sector, with over $4 billion invested across approximately 45 GW of operational and pipeline assets. The C&I segment, which accounts for 45-50% of India's total electricity demand, is expected to see substantial growth, with capacity projected to reach 57 GW by 2027-28. This divestment aligns with Brookfield's strategy of restructuring its portfolio in India, following its previous sale of 1.6 GW of solar and wind assets to Gentari Renewables India.
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The divestment of the solar project could lead to increased investment in renewable energy, potentially lowering electricity costs for commercial and industrial consumers.
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