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ADM Solar Power Signs Long-Term PPA to Source 10 MW from Avener Green’s Solar Project

ADM Solar Power Infrastructure, a solar module manufacturer, has entered into a long-term power purchase agreement (PPA) with Avener Green to procure 10 MW of solar power under a captive consumption arrangement.

The electricity generated from the project will be used to meet the operational power requirements of ADM Solar Power’s module manufacturing facilities in Uttar Pradesh, supporting the company’s efforts to secure reliable and cost-effective clean energy for its manufacturing operations.

ADM Solar Power currently operates an 850 MW solar module manufacturing facility in Faridabad and is planning to establish a 1,200 MW integrated solar cell and module manufacturing unit in Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh. The company has also indicated plans to expand manufacturing capacity by an additional 1,200 MW in a subsequent phase.

The 10 MW solar project is scheduled to be commissioned by April 2026 and is expected to generate approximately 22.42 million units of electricity in its first year of operation. The estimated payback period for the project is between six and seven years.

According to Mercom India’s Q3 2025 Solar Open Access Market Report, India added 6.1 GW of solar open access capacity during the first nine months of 2025, representing a year-on-year increase of over 13% from 5.4 GW. This growth was largely driven by rising demand from commercial and industrial (C&I) consumers.

In Uttar Pradesh, demand for solar open access is expected to increase significantly over the next three years, supported by the rapid expansion of data centre infrastructure in the state.

To encourage the development of open access projects, the Uttar Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (UPERC) notified the Captive and Renewable Energy Generating Plants Regulations, 2024, which allow monthly energy banking of up to the higher of 25% of energy injected during the month or 30% of total electricity consumption from the distribution company.

Additionally, the Ministry of Power has proposed amendments aimed at simplifying the regulatory framework for captive power projects. Under these provisions, captive users must collectively consume at least 51% of total electricity generation to qualify for captive status, with the objective of promoting generation closer to consumption centres and enhancing energy security.