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candi solar AG

Period

2020

Country

India

Sector

Renewable energy

Financial facility

ElectriFI

ElectriFI committed USD 3 million (EUR 2.68 million) to help finance the expansion of candi solar’s customer base in India and deploy up to 36 MW of photovoltaic solar modules. This system will run under a “save-to-own” power purchase agreement over the next two years, allowing customers to own the plant for free at the end of the contract period.

Project overview

candi is a company that finances, builds and operates solar systems for SMEs in India and South Africa, whereby the aim is to help customers improve their bottom line while at the same time creating a positive environmental impact.

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Funding objective

EDFI ElectriFI’s funding will contribute to finance the expansion of the customer base in India and deploy up to 36 MW of photovoltaic solar modules. This system will run under a “save-to-own” power purchase agreement over the next two years, allowing customers to own the plant for free at the end of the contract period.

Investment rationale

Access to an affordable, reliable and clean source of energy continues to hold back the development of SME’s in India and in sub-Saharan Africa. By joining the funding round, EDFI ElectriFI will contribute proving the scalability of the business model and its replicability in sub-Saharan Africa.

Key Indicators

Financial Instrument

Quasi equity

Amount

USD 3 million (equivalent EUR 2.68 million)

Year

October 2020

Targeted impact

Number of beneficiaries
152,320
Annual output
19,264 MWh/y
GHG avoidance
22,400 tCO2eq/y