SynopsisACME Solar Holdings secured Rs 1,100 crore in domestic funding from the State Bank of India for its 300 MW renewable energy project in Rajasthan. These funds will refinance existing debt, reducing financing costs by approximately 100 bps. The project, operational for six months, aims to strengthen ACME Solar's financial position and support future capacity growth. ...

Core Insights - Enlight Renewable Energy Ltd. has achieved financial close for the Quail Ranch project, securing $243 million in construction loans, with commercial operation date (COD) expected towards the end of 2025 [1][5][6] - The Quail Ranch project combines 128 MW of solar generation with 400 MWh of battery storage capacity, supported by a 20-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with the Public Service Company of New Mexico [2][4] - The project is part of a larger initiative that includes two other projects, Roadrunner and Country Acres, which together have secured a total of $1.5 billion in financing and are projected to generate annual revenues of $135-140 million and EBITDA of $100-110 million [4][6] Project Details - Quail Ranch is an expansion of the Atrisco project, which began commercial operations in 2024, utilizing shared infrastructure to reduce costs [3][4] - The project is located at an elevation of 1,800 meters in a desert plateau, providing optimal conditions for solar generation [3] - Upon COD, the construction loan is expected to convert into a $120 million term loan, and the project is anticipated to qualify for the Energy Community Tax Credit Bonus [5][6] Financial and Operational Outlook - The financial close for Quail Ranch is part of Enlight's strategy to advance multiple projects in the U.S., with a total capacity of 1.4 FGW across three projects [4][6] - The company aims to generate combined annual revenues of approximately $200 million in the U.S. once all projects are operational [6] - Enlight is also developing two additional megaprojects in the western U.S. with a combined capacity of 2.6 FGW, expected to begin construction soon [7]