UK-based private investor Actis acquires 400 MW solar projects from Acme

Both Acme and Actis did not disclose the deal size but market experts estimated the deal size to be close to Rs 2,000 crore

UK based private investor Actis acquired 400 MW solar power projects of ACME Solar Holdings ltd. The projects are located in Andhra Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh. Both Acme and Actis did not disclose the deal size. Market experts estimated the deal value to be close to Rs 2,000 crore.

In a public statement, Actis said the investment in Indian renewables through Actis Long Life Infrastructure Fund (ALLIF) and Actis Energy Funds. ALLIF’s investment strategy targets large operating renewable assets for the long-term, maximising yield through value creation, the company said.