MUMBAI: Canadian Solar , one of the biggest solar power companies in the world, made its first investment in India's alternative energy sector by acquiring 49% stake each in two projects of Suzlon Energy in Telangana for an aggregate amount of Rs 26.4 crore. Unisun, too, has the option to buy the remaining 51% stake in the project, Vayudoot Solarfarms, in future.The two solar power units that Canadian Solar acquired in Telangana are expected to be commissioned next fiscal and debt financing will cover 80% of the costs. Canadian Solar, according to the deal inked with Suzlon Energy , will arrange the financing for these projects. Canadian Solar has routed its investment in these projects -Avighna Solarfarms and Amun Solarfarms -through its Singapore arm. The transaction will boost Canadian Solar's global project pipeline, which currently stands at 2.4 gigawatts, said the company's vice-president (operations) Steve Iyer The two projects have power purchase agreements with Telangana government at a fixed rate of Rs 5.54 per kilowatt hour for 25 years.

Source: Economic Times October 19, 2016 22:30 UTC