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Adani Green Energy Limited — Q1 FY25

Adani Green reported a strong Q1 FY25 with revenue from power supply up 24% YoY to INR 2,528 crore and EBITDA margin of 92.6%, driven by tech-enabled O&M and capacity additions of 2.6 GW over the past year.

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Revenue ₹2,794 Cr +24%
EBITDA ₹2,374 Cr +23%
PAT ₹629 Cr
EBITDA Margin 85%
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Adani Green reported a strong Q1 FY25 with revenue from power supply up 24% YoY to INR 2,528 crore and EBITDA margin of 92.6%, driven by tech-enabled O&M and capacity additions of 2.6 GW over the past year. Operational capacity reached 11.2 GW, including 2.25 GW at Khavda, where a 250 MW wind plant with India's largest 5.2 MW turbines was commissioned. Management reiterated the 50 GW target by 2030, with 6 GW expected this fiscal, funded via internal accruals and promoter warrants without equity dilution. Key risks include merchant solar price volatility (Q1 realization ~INR 4/unit) and execution challenges in scaling pumped storage and wind capacity.

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Operational Capacity 11.2 GW
+2.6 GW YoY

Total operational portfolio reached 11.2 GW, including 2.25 GW at Khavda.

Energy Sales 7,356 MUs
+22% YoY

Energy sales increased 22% YoY to 7,356 million units.

Khavda Wind CUF 35%
N/A

Projected average CUF for new wind turbines at Khavda is 35%.

Merchant Capacity (FY25 end) ~2,400 MW
+1,850 MW YoY

Merchant capacity expected to reach ~2,400 MW by end of FY25, predominantly wind.

What Changed vs Last Quarter

Comparing Q1 FY25 vs Q4 FY24
1 new guidance2 new risk2 risk resolved
NEW
Portfolio borrowing cost to decline from 9.4%

CFO expects average portfolio interest rate to come down significantly from 9.4%, with new borrowings at 8.6%-8.9%.

UPDATED
6 GW capacity addition in FY25

Management guided for 6 GW of new capacity in FY25, including ~700 MW of wind.

UPDATED
50 GW target by 2030

Reiterated 50 GW capacity target by 2030, including 5 GW of pumped storage.

UPDATED
15% merchant/C&I portfolio mix

Targeting 15% of portfolio from merchant and C&I sales by 2030.

NEW RISK
Dependence on promoter warrants for funding

Management stated no equity dilution needed, relying on promoter warrants and internal cash flows, which may be constrained if execution slips.

NEW RISK
Regulatory changes in solar imports

New import duty on solar glass may increase module costs, though management claims limited near-term impact due to ALMM exemptions.

RISK GONE
ALMM module supply constraints

ALMM regulations may restrict module imports, but management stated all FY25 requirements are fully locked in and de-risked.

RISK GONE
Transmission evacuation delays

While management claims 100% transmission tie-ups for the pipeline, any delays in grid connectivity could impact project commissioning.

🤫 Topics management stopped discussing

Module price volatility affecting returns

Mentioned in Q1 FY24, Q2 FY24, Q3 FY24

While lower module prices improve returns, sustainability of current low prices is uncertain, impacting project economics.

2030 capacity target revised to 50 GW

Mentioned in Q1 FY24, Q4 FY24

Revised the 2030 renewable energy capacity target from 45 GW to 50 GW, with 100% funding locked in from debt and equity.

Execution capacity to exceed 5 GW from next year

Mentioned in Q1 FY24, Q3 FY24

The company aims to scale execution capacity to north of 5 GW from next fiscal year, up from the current ~2.5 GW.

Execution delays due to transmission and supply chain

Mentioned in Q3 FY24, Q4 FY24

While management claims 100% transmission tie-ups for the pipeline, any delays in grid connectivity could impact project commissioning.

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Top guidance 6 GW capacity addition in FY25

Management guided for 6 GW of new capacity in FY25, including ~700 MW of wind.

Top risk Merchant solar price volatility

Q1 solar merchant realization was ~INR 4/unit, below the guided INR 4-4.5, due to seasonal softening.

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