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ADANIGREEN Diversified 28 Oct 2024

Adani Green Energy Limited — Q2 FY25

Adani Green Energy delivered a robust Q2 FY25 with revenue rising 20% YoY to INR 4,836 crore and EBITDA up 20% YoY to INR 4,518 crore, driven by capacity additions and operational excellence.

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Revenue ₹3,005 Cr +20%
EBITDA ₹4,518 Cr +20%
PAT ₹515 Cr
EBITDA Margin 74%
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Adani Green Energy delivered a robust Q2 FY25 with revenue rising 20% YoY to INR 4,836 crore and EBITDA up 20% YoY to INR 4,518 crore, driven by capacity additions and operational excellence. Cash profits surged 27% YoY to INR 2,640 crore. The company added 2.9 GW of greenfield capacity over the past year, reaching 11.2 GW operating capacity. Key developments include the Khavda project (20 GW) with 2 GW solar operational, a 5 GW PPA with MSEDCL, and a first data center PPA with Google. Management reiterated the 6 GW capacity addition target for FY25, with one-third expected this quarter. Merchant realizations were strong, especially wind at INR 5.43/kWh. Battery storage cost declines present new opportunities. Risk: extended monsoon caused minor construction delays, but within planned buffers.

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Quarter Snapshot

Operating Capacity 11.2 GW
+2.9 GW YoY

Total operating capacity as of now, up from 8.3 GW a year ago.

Energy Sales 14.1 billion units
+20% YoY

Energy sales increased 20% year-on-year to 14.1 billion units.

Merchant Revenue INR 1,070 crore
N/A

Merchant revenue for Q2 FY25 was INR 1,070 crore, reflecting strong market realizations.

Wind CUF (Khavda) 44%+
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Wind turbines at Khavda achieved CUF north of 44% in the last two months, with full-year forecast above 55%.

What Changed vs Last Quarter

Comparing Q2 FY25 vs Q1 FY25
3 new guidance3 dropped3 new risk3 risk resolved
NEW
Run-rate EBITDA of INR 16,000 crore post 6 GW addition

After adding 6 GW, the company expects a run-rate EBITDA in excess of INR 16,000 crore on an installed base of 17 GW.

NEW
Minimum 6 GW annual run-rate going forward

Beyond FY25, the company plans a minimum run-rate of 6 GW per year for capacity additions.

NEW
Google data center PPA commissioning in CY Q3 2025

The 61 MW PPA with Google is expected to start supplying power in calendar Q3 2025.

UPDATED
6 GW capacity addition in FY25

Management committed to adding 6 GW of renewable capacity in FY25, with one-third expected in Q3 and remainder by year-end.

DROPPED
50 GW target by 2030

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

DROPPED
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%.

DROPPED
15% merchant/C&I portfolio mix

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

NEW RISK
Extended monsoon causing construction delays

Monsoon extended by about a month, causing some delay in capacity addition, though within the 10% variation built into the construction S-curve.

NEW RISK
Evacuation infrastructure bottlenecks

While management claims de-risking for 50 GW, analysts questioned evacuation readiness for 7-8 GW; management acknowledged reliance on sister company and Power Grid projects.

NEW RISK
Minority interest and PAT dilution

Minority interest increased sequentially from INR 182 crore to INR 239 crore, impacting PAT attributable to shareholders, which fell from INR 372 crore to INR 276 crore YoY.

RISK GONE
Execution risk in pumped storage

Pumped storage CapEx is INR 4.5-5 crore/MW, but equipment is imported and supplier details undisclosed, posing supply chain risk.

RISK GONE
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.

RISK GONE
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.

🤫 Topics management stopped discussing

Merchant portfolio to reach low teens by end of decade

Mentioned in Q1 FY25, Q3 FY24, Q4 FY24

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

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.

Pumped hydro storage target of 5 GW by 2030

Mentioned in Q1 FY25, Q2 FY24, Q4 FY24

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

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.

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Guidance and risk preview

Top guidance 6 GW capacity addition in FY25

Management committed to adding 6 GW of renewable capacity in FY25, with one-third expected in Q3 and remainder by year-end.

Top risk Extended monsoon causing construction delays

Monsoon extended by about a month, causing some delay in capacity addition, though within the 10% variation built into the construction S-curve.

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