Morena Solar Park 1 (IFC-607965)

Regions
  • South Asia
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Countries
  • India
Geographic location where the impacts of the investment may be experienced.
Specific Location
Morena, Madhya Pradesh
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Financial Institutions
  • International Finance Corporation (IFC)
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Project Status
Approved
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Bank Risk Rating
U
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Voting Date
Jun 30, 2023
Date when project documentation and funding is reviewed by the Board for consideration and approval. Some development banks will state a "board date" or "decision date." When funding approval is obtained, the legal documents are accepted and signed, the implementation phase begins.
Borrower
Government of Madhya Pradesh
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Sectors
  • Energy
  • Technical Cooperation
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Investment Type(s)
Advisory Services
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Investment Amount (USD)
Not Disclosed
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Primary Source

Original disclosure @ IFC website

Updated in EWS Jan 31, 2024

Disclosed by Bank Jan 8, 2024

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Project Description
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As stated on the project disclosure page, the IFC will provide transaction advisory support to Government of Madhya Pradesh through the New & Renewable Energy Department and Rewa Ultra Mega Solar Limited to develop innovative renewable energy Public Private Partnerships, including a renewable energy park in Morena, Madhya Pradesh.

The successful implementation of the Project is expected to result in clean power generation, avoidance of greenhouse gas emissions, and mobilization of private investment in the renewable energy sector.

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Investment Description
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As stated by the IFC, the estimated total budget was pending at the time of disclosure.

Private Actor Relationship
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Private Actors Description
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As stated on the company's website, Rewa Ultra Mega Solar Limited (RUMSL) was formed in 2015 and is a Joint Venture Company of Madhya Pradesh UrjaVikas Nigam Limited, and Solar Energy Corporation of India. RUMSL has been designated as Solar Power Park Developer by Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) to develop large-scale solar parks in the state of Madhya Pradesh. RUMSL is developing solar parks under MNRE’s Ultra Mega Renewable Energy Power Projects scheme. RUMSL undertakes the entire gamut of activities for development of Solar Power Project; this included conceptualization, market consultations, financial and legal structuring and bid process management, as also development of land and associated infrastructure.

Private Actor 1 Private Actor 1 Role Private Actor 1 Sector Relation Private Actor 2 Private Actor 2 Role Private Actor 2 Sector
Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited Parent Company Energy owns Rewa Ultra Mega Solar Limited Contractor Energy

Contact Information
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No project contacts provided at the time of disclosure.

Rewa Ultra Mega Solar Limited:

Address: Main Road No. 2, Urja Bhawan, Near 5 No Bus Stop, Shivaji Nagar, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh – 462016
Website: https://rumsl.mp.gov.in/

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