CRISIL Assigns 'AA-/Stable' Rating to ACME Solar's Rs 2,086 Crore Bank Facilities for Rajasthan Projects
CRISIL Ratings assigned 'CRISIL AA-/Stable' rating to Rs 2,086 crore long-term bank facilities for two ACME Solar Holdings Limited subsidiaries. The rating covers 600 MW renewable energy projects in Rajasthan. Key strengths include robust revenue visibility, strong financials, solid debt servicing capability, and secure cash flow. Both projects, supported by 25-year PPAs with SECI, are performing above predicted generation levels. This rating is part of ACME Solar's broader success, with all four Fatehgarh, Rajasthan assets securing 'AA' family ratings within six months of operations.

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ACME Solar Holdings Limited (ASHL) has received a significant boost to its credit profile as CRISIL Ratings assigned a 'CRISIL AA-/Stable' rating to long-term bank facilities worth Rs 2,086.00 crore for two of its wholly-owned subsidiaries. The rating covers renewable energy projects in Rajasthan with a total capacity of 600 MW.
Project Details and Financing
The rating has been assigned to ACME Deoghar Solar Power Private Limited (ADSPPL) and ACME Phalodi Solar Power Private Limited (APSPPL), both subsidiaries of ACME Solar Holdings Limited. The projects are funded through a term loan facility from Power Finance Corporation Limited.
Key Strengths Highlighted by CRISIL
CRISIL cited several key strengths that contributed to the favorable rating:
- Robust revenue visibility
- Strong financial metrics
- Solid debt servicing capability
- Secure cash flow mechanism
Power Purchase Agreements and Performance
Both projects are supported by 25-year Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) with Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited (SECI). These fixed-tariff agreements ensure long-term cash flow predictability for the projects.
Notably, both projects are performing above predicted generation levels:
- ADSPPL: Approximately 31.30%
- APSPPL: Approximately 30.90%
ACME Solar's Growing Portfolio
This rating achievement is part of a broader success for ACME Solar. Within six months of operations, all four of ACME Solar's assets commissioned in Fatehgarh, Rajasthan, have secured 'AA' family ratings from CRISIL. This opens up potential avenues for bonds and refinancing opportunities in the future.
Outlook and Future Prospects
CRISIL has assigned a 'Stable' outlook to these projects, reflecting expectations of:
- Continued timely payments from SECI
- Stable operational performance
About ACME Solar Holdings
ACME Solar Holdings has established itself as a leading integrated renewable energy player. The company boasts a diversified portfolio of 6,970 MW and 550 MWh, encompassing solar, wind, storage, FDRE, and hybrid solutions. Currently, ACME Solar's operational capacity stands at 2,890 MW, with an additional 4,080 MW in various stages of implementation.
The company's in-house EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) and O&M (Operations and Maintenance) divisions enable end-to-end development and management of plants. This integrated approach allows ACME Solar to deliver projects in a time and cost-effective manner while ensuring top-tier operating performance, evident in its industry-leading CUF (Capacity Utilization Factor) and operating margins.
This latest credit rating underscores ACME Solar's strong position in the renewable energy sector and its ability to develop and operate high-performing solar projects.
Historical Stock Returns for ACME Solar Holdings
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-2.61% | +0.99% | +15.03% | +49.90% | +13.23% | +13.23% |