Tata Power, India's largest integrated private power player has signed a share purchase agreement (SPA) with BP Alternative Energy Holdings (BP) to purchase their 51% equity and preference shares in the joint venture- Tata BP Solar. On completion of this transaction, Tate Power will own 100% of the company.
The company will be required to obtain necessary approval from the Reserve Bank of India before the transaction is completed. The transaction will also entail a change in control in the company and hence the approval of The Competition Commission of India (CCI) will be required for completing this transaction.
Tata Power and BP have agreed that the company will continue to enjoy access to certain BP technology until 2013. The company and BP will enter into a technology agreement to give effect to this understanding. To provide for a smooth transition in respect of branding and fulfillment of recertification requirements for solar PV modules, Tata Power and BP have agreed for a transition period for product and non-product related rebranding and certification.
Tata BP Solar, the pioneer and market leader in the Indian solar industry, is a joint venture of BP Solar and Tate Power and has a solid track record of managing safety, growth and performance since its start in 1989. The company manufactures solar photovoltaic (PV) cells, solar modules, products and systems at its world class plants in Bangalore.
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NTPC | 356.10 |
Tata Power | 408.45 |
Power Grid Corp | 325.80 |
Adani Power | 476.15 |
Torrent Power | 1583.00 |
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