India: Adani Green Energy Completes the Acquisition of the 5 GW Renewable Portfolio of SB Energy India

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TotalEnergies has strengthened its renewable energy portfolio through Adani Green Energy's acquisition of SB Energy India from SoftBank Group and Bharti Group. The deal, valued at approximately USD 3.5 billion, allows TotalEnergies to add about 1.4 GWp of capacity to its projects. SB Energy India boasts a total renewable capacity of 5 GWac, primarily consisting of solar and wind energy projects with long-term contracts. This acquisition is pivotal for TotalEnergies in achieving its goal of 35 GW of renewable capacity by 2025 and securing a position in the top 5 renewable energy producers globally by 2030.

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• Acquisition expands TotalEnergies' renewable capacity by approximately 1.4 GWp.
• SB Energy India has a total renewable portfolio of 5 GWac with long-term PPAs.
• Supports TotalEnergies' goal of reaching 35 GW of renewable capacity by 2025.

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• None.

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Regulatory News:

Following the completion of Adani Green Energy’s (AGEL) acquisition of 100% interest in SB Energy India from SoftBank Group Corp (“SBG”) (80%) and Bharti Group (20%) announced on 19^th May 2021, TotalEnergies (Paris:TTE) (LSE:TTE) (NYSE:TTE), which holds a 20% interest in AGEL adds a net capacity of ~1.4 GWp¹ of projects in operation and under construction to its renewable portfolio.

SB Energy India has a total renewable portfolio of 5 GWac² spread across four states in India. It consists of utility-scale farms of which 84% solar capacity (4,180 MWac), 9% wind-solar hybrid capacity (450 MW) and 7% wind capacity (324 MW) with 1,700 MW in operation and a further 2,554 MW under construction and 700MW near construction³. All projects have 25-year PPAs with sovereign rated counterparties such as Solar Energy Corporation of India Ltd. (SECI), NTPC Limited and NHPC Limited.

The transaction by AGEL values SB Energy India at a fully completed enterprise valuation of approximately USD 3.5 Bn⁴.

“We would like to congratulate AGEL’s management for closing this major transaction, which is reinforcing its leadership position in India and its capacity to contribute actively to the country’s sustainable development, an objective that TotalEnergies shares with Adani Group," said Patrick Pouyanné, Chairman and CEO of TotalEnergies. “This transaction and our partnership with AGEL are key contributors to the Company’s objective of reaching 35 GW of gross production capacity from renewable sources by 2025 and to be among the world’s top 5 in renewable energies by 2030.”

TotalEnergies, renewables and electricity

As part of its ambition to get to net zero by 2050, TotalEnergies is building a portfolio of activities in renewables and electricity that should account for up to 40% of its sales by 2050. At the end of 2020, TotalEnergies’ gross power generation capacity worldwide was around 12 GW, including 7 GW of renewable energy. TotalEnergies will continue to expand this business to reach 35 GW of gross production capacity from renewable sources by 2025, and then 100 GW by 2030 with the objective of being among the world's top 5 in renewable energies.

About TotalEnergies

TotalEnergies is a broad energy company that produces and markets energies on a global scale: oil and biofuels, natural gas and green gases, renewables and electricity. Our 105,000 employees are committed to energy that is ever more affordable, clean, reliable and accessible to as many people as possible. Active in more than 130 countries, TotalEnergies puts sustainable development in all its dimensions at the heart of its projects and operations to contribute to the well-being of people.

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1 Gigawatt peak (GWp)

2 Gigawatt alternative current (GWac)

3 ‘Near Construction’ denotes that Letter of Award is received and PPA to be signed

4 Fully completed enterprise valuation includes all future projects capex

 

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FAQ

What is the value of TotalEnergies' acquisition through Adani Green Energy?

The acquisition of SB Energy India is valued at approximately USD 3.5 billion.

How much renewable capacity does TotalEnergies gain from the acquisition?

TotalEnergies gains approximately 1.4 GWp of capacity from the SB Energy India acquisition.

What is the total renewable portfolio of SB Energy India?

SB Energy India has a total renewable portfolio of 5 GWac, consisting mainly of solar and wind projects.

What are TotalEnergies' renewable energy targets?

TotalEnergies aims to reach 35 GW of renewable capacity by 2025 and to be among the top 5 in renewable energies by 2030.