Reliance New Energy Solar, a wholly owned subsidiary of Reliance Industries (India), has announced the acquisition of a 100% stake in REC Solar Holdings from China National Bluestar (Group) for an Enterprise Value of USD 771 million.
REC has more than 1,300 employees globally, is headquartered in Norway and has its operational headquarters in Singapore and regional hubs in North America, Europe, Australia, and Asia-Pacific. REC Group is an international pioneering solar energy company leading the industry through its technological innovations and superior, high efficiency and long-life solar cells and panels for clean and affordable solar power. The 25-year-old company has three manufacturing facilities – two in Norway for making solar grade polysilicon and one in Singapore making PV cells and modules.
REC’s Alpha and Alpha Pure range of solar modules are recognized as among industry leaders in efficiency, reliability and long guaranteed life. The heterojunction (HJT) technology used by REC helps its modules surpass the performance of other commonly used technologies in the industry.
The acquisition of REC shall help Reliance with a ready global platform and the opportunity to expand and grow in key green energy markets globally, including in the US, Europe, Australia and elsewhere in Asia.
Source: https://www.ril.com/DownloadFiles/CorporateAnnouncements/MR10102021.pdf
