Detailed Narrative
Record Capacity Execution Despite Challenging Conditions
AGEL added 2.4 GW of greenfield capacity in H1 FY26, representing 74% of entire FY25 additions. This was achieved despite erratic monsoon conditions and a cyclone. The company commissioned close to 900 MW in Q2 alone, which management described as unprecedented🌐 in India. FY26 target remains 5 GW with capex of INR 30,000 crores.
Merchant Power as Revenue Bridge
With 4.8 GW of infirm/pre-COD capacity, merchant sales form a significant revenue bridge. Solar merchant realization was INR 2.1/unit plus INR 0.35 REC, while wind achieved INR 5.13/unit, yielding a blended ~INR 3.5/unit. Management emphasized these are add-ons above PPA returns from early execution, not a permanent revenue model.
Khavda Mega Project and Evacuation
The Khavda renewable energy plant has 7.1 GW of solar, wind, and hybrid assets including 661 MW of group projects operational. Grid evacuation is expected to reach 10 GW by year-end with 17 GW capacity expected within 9 months. Curtailment impact is less than 5% of total generation.
Storage Strategy - PSP Progress and BESS Ambitions
The 500 MW Chitravathi PSP is 57% complete at a cost of INR 2,600 crores (INR 5.1-5.2 crores/MW). The larger 1,800 MW UP PSP has a 6-year timeline with heavy capex in final 3 years. Management teased an unprecedented🌐 BESS strategy to be announced shortly, explicitly stating it's not included in the 50 GW target.
Leverage and Financial Outlook
Net debt to run rate EBITDA stands at 4.4x for operational assets and 5.1x including under-construction debt. Management guided for 4-5x range over next 2-3 years with sharp deleveraging from FY29 as capex cycle matures. Run rate EBITDA from power sales is INR 14,100 crores. Solar capex at INR 4-4.5 crores/MW remains competitive.