New Delhi, 7 November 2019 - Sterlite Power,the leading global developer
of power transmission announcesthe signing of the sale agreement with Vinci
Energia FIP – IE (V2i Transmissão de Energia S.A.)of Arcoverde Transmissao de
Energia S.A., SPE power transmission company and holder of the Arcoverde
Project.
The project named “Arcoverde” was won by Sterlite Power in April 2017
and commissioned in May 2019, 28 months ahead of the deadline set by ANEEL
(Brazilian Electricity Regulatory Agency) (August 2021).For this transaction, V2i Transmissao de Energia S.A., funded by
Vinci Energia FIP - IE will pay to Sterlite Power the amount of US$ 35.5 million
(R$ 141 million, base date: October 31, 2019), subject to positive or negative
adjustment, resulting, among others, of variation between net indebtedness and
capital between the base date and the closing date, as well as other
adjustments after closing. The conclusion and effectiveness of that transaction
is subject to compliance with certain preceding conditions, such as the
approval of ANEEL, among others.
Mr. Pratik Agarwal, CEO, Sterlite Power, said“We are proud to have delivered our
first successful project to support the SIN - Brazilian National Grid. Through
this transaction we monetize our first asset and thereby attract equity capital
to reinvest in our portfolio of greenfield projects”.
Rui Chammas, Sterlite Brazil CEO, said, “The
Arcoverde projectis an example of our operational excellence.This project was
delivered 28 months ahead
of schedule and is consistent with our business model, where we
generate growth capital by attracting investments for our developed assets.”
The construction of the Arcoverde Project
increased the flow of renewable energies to the Pernambuco region with the
construction of 129 km of power transmission lines, the installation of a new
substation (Arcoverde II) and the expansion of two other substations (Garanhuns
II and Caetés II) existing in the region. The foreseen investment by ANEEL to
the project was US$ 41 million (R$ 164 million), its concession ends in 2047
and currently has RAP of US$ 6.15 million (R$ 27 million).