Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy Limited has informed the Exchange about Investor Presentation
January 16, 2025
BSE Limited Phiroze Jeejeebhoy Towers Dalal Street Mumbai – 400 001
National Stock Exchange of India Limited Exchange Plaza Bandra Kurla Complex Bandra (East), Mumbai – 400 051
Scrip Code: 542760
Symbol: SWSOLAR
Sub.: Investor presentation on the Unaudited Standalone and Consolidated Financial results of Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy Limited (“the Company”) for the quarter and nine months ended December 31, 2024
Ref.: Regulation 30 read with Part A of Schedule III of SEBI (Listing Obligations and
Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 (“Listing Regulations”)
Dear Sir/ Madam,
Pursuant to the Listing Regulations, please find enclosed herewith a copy of the Investor presentation on the Unaudited Standalone and Consolidated Financial results of the Company for the quarter and nine months ended December 31, 2024.
Request you to take the same on record.
Yours faithfully, For Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy Limited
Jagannadha Rao Ch. V. Company Secretary and Compliance Officer Encl.: As above
Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy Limited (Formerly known as Sterling and Wilson Solar Limited) Regd. Office: Universal Majestic, 9th Floor, P. L. Lokhande Marg, Chembur (W), Mumbai - 400043 Phone: (91-22) 25485300 | Fax: (91-22) 25485331 | CIN: L74999MH2017PLC292281 Email: info@sterlingwilson.com | Website: www.sterlingandwilsonre.com
The future of solar energy is
STERLING AND WILSON RENEWABLE ENERGY LIMITED
Investor Presentation – 3Q FY25 16 Jan 2025
This presentation and the accompanying slides (the “Presentation”), which have been prepared by Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy Limited (the “Company”), have been prepared solely for information purposes and is not a prospectus, disclosure document, placement document or other offering document under any law, nor does it form part of, and should not be construed as, any present or future invitation, recommendation or offer to purchase or sell securities of the Company or an inducement to enter into investment activity in any jurisdiction. No offering of securities of the Company will be made except by means of a statutory offering document containing detailed information about the Company. If there is any subsequent offering of any security of the Company, it will be made pursuant to separate and distinct offering documentation, and in such case the information in this Presentation will be superseded in its entirety by any such offering documentation in final form.
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Forward looking statements are based on the current beliefs and expectations of the Company regarding future events, and are subject to various risks and uncertainties, many of which are difficult to predict. Actual results may differ materially from anticipated results due to factors beyond the Company’s control. Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, challenges to intellectual property, competition from other products, adverse litigation or government action, and changes to laws and regulations applicable to our industry. This Presentation also contains certain financial and operational information relating to the Company that is based on management estimates. These estimates are based on management's past experience and subjective judgment, and the manner in which such estimates are determined may vary from that used for the preparation and presentation of similar information provided by other companies engaged in the sector in which our Company operates. Neither the Company nor its affiliates or advisors or representatives nor any of their respective affiliates or any such person's officers or employees guarantees that the assumptions underlying such forward-looking statements or management estimates are free from errors nor does either accept any responsibility for the future accuracy of the forward-looking statements contained in this Presentation or the actual occurrence of the forecasted developments.. The risks and uncertainties relating to these statements include, but are not limited to, risks and uncertainties regarding fluctuations in earnings, our ability to manage growth, competition (both domestic and international), economic growth in India and abroad, ability to attract and retain highly skilled professionals, time and cost over runs on contracts, our ability to manage our international operations, government policies and actions, regulations, interest and other fiscal costs generally prevailing in the economy. The Company does not undertake to make any announcement in case any of these forward looking statements become materially incorrect in future or update any forward looking statements made from time to time by or on behalf of the Company.
| WHO WE ARE
Leading Solar EPC and O&M Solutions Provider
We offer Design, Detailed Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Installation, Commissioning and Operations & Maintenance services under turnkey EPC and BoS (Balance of System) solutions for utility-scale, rooftop and floating solar power projects. We also offer solar plus storage solutions.
E C N E L L E C X E L A N O T A R E P O
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EPC Portfolio 21.7 GWp
O&M Portfolio 8.8 GWp
Global Manpower 2,269
I
I
N O T N G O C E R L A B O L G
EPC and O&M of Abu Dhabi 1,177 MWp One of the world’s largest single location PV plant
Regional presence across 28 countries Significant cost benefit and timely execution
E S U O H R E W O P
I
C T S E M O D
EPC and O&M of NTPC 3GW+ in 2 projects Executing one of India’s largest PV plants at Khavda, Gujarat
Consistently bagging repeat orders from large domestic Private IPPs and major PSUs
End-to-end “concept to commission” solar EPC
Market Leader
Leading Solar EPC solutions provider in the world
Leading Solar O&M player globally
Leading Solar EPC
player in India
| A GLOBAL LEADER IN SOLAR EPC IN 8 YEARS
2016 Diversified into Rooftop Solar
Started third-party O&M services
2013 Completed our first turnkey EPC project
Started international solar operations
2018
Expanded operations in Australia by acquiring a controlling stake in GCO Electrical Pty Ltd
2020 Ranked 2nd largest O&M player in the world by Wood Mackenzie
2022
Reliance New Energy acquired 40% stake in Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy Limited
Awarded one of the largest domestic EPC contract of 1.6 GW by NTPC
2024
Achieved highest unexecuted order value in history of company of more than INR 10,500 cr in October 2024
2015
Recognized as the largest Indian solar EPC player
Largest single-axis tracker plant in India (60 MWp)
2011 Ventured into solar EPC business
2017 Demerger of S&W Solar from S&W Group
Incorporated a subsidiary in Spain
Started operations in USA
Bagged world’s largest single location solar EPC project in Abu Dhabi
2019 Listed on BSE and NSE
Commissioned our first floating solar project of 450 kWp
Ranked No. 1 solar EPC in the world by IHS Markit
2021 Expanded our offerings to include Hybrid Energy, Energy Storage and Waste-to- Energy solutions.
2023 Achieved a second consecutive mega order (1,500 MW) from NTPC
| WHAT DIFFERENTIATES US
Expeditious Quick Decision Making & well-defined internal processes leading to timely execution
Experience Strong Track Record of executing complex & large-scale EPC projects leading to high customer retention and repeat business
Talent Pool Strong in-house Design and Engineering team providing customized solutions
Cost Effective Leveraging the Low-Cost India Base for global execution providing cost competitive solutions
Global Presence One of the only Global Pure-Play Solar EPC players with a significant presence and operational experience across geographies
Strong Relationships A Bankable Player with strong relationships with customers and other key stakeholders
| ACROSS THE GLOBE
USA
Mexico
Europe 266 MWp
UK
Spain
Italy
Jordan
Kazakhstan
USA 455 MWp
Morocco
Egypt
UAE
Vietnam
MENA 1,969 MWp
Mali
Nigeria
Saudi Arabia
Thailand
Oman
Kenya
Tanzania
Zambia
India
India 16,470 MWp
Singapore
Southeast Asia 323 MWp
Philippines
Latin America 575 MWp
Chile
Argentina
Namibia
South Africa
Rest of Africa 610 MWp
Offices in 28 Countries
Projects in 20 Countries
As of December 31, 2024
Australia
Australia 1,113 MWp
New Zealand
| 3Q FY 2025
| KEY HIGHLIGHTS FOR 3Q FY25
• Unexecuted order value at ~INR 10,167 crore as of December
• Gross Borrowings have declined sequentially aided by receipt of
2024 compared to ~INR 8,084 crore as of Mar 2024
indemnity proceeds (~INR 109 crore) in Nov 2024
• Company has received two new orders/LOA in two domestic
projects worth ~INR 1,465 crore in 3QFY25
•
Total net debt of ~INR 175 crore as of Dec 2024 compared to ~INR 326 crore as of Sep 2024
• Received LOA for a BOS package of 625 MW DC from a large
•
Execution scale up in 2HFY25
PSU in Gujarat
• Received BOS order for 396 MW DC project in Rajasthan
•
Scale-up has been re-aligned with domestic customer requirements
• Company achieves second highest quarterly revenue since listing
• Utilization of INR 500 cr IREDA facility
and highest quarterly revenue post-Covid
• Consol revenues up 215% YoY and 78% QoQ in 3QFY25 to
INR 1,837 crore
• Negotiating open credit from key vendors
•
Fresh sanctions of NFB limits from new banks / FIs
•
9MFY25 Gross margins at 10%
• Operational EBITDA at INR 90 crore in Q3 vs INR 23 crore in
Q2 and INR 21 crore in Q1
• Q3FY25 PBT of INR 41 crore higher 105% sequentially
| CONSOLIDATED PROFIT & LOSS – 3Q FY25
INR Crore Revenue from Operations Gross Margin
Gross Margin %
Q3FY25 Q3FY24 Q2FY25 583 65 11.2%
1,031 104 10.1%
1,837 172 9.4%
FY2024 3,035 313 10.3%
FY2023 2,015 (745) NM
Other Income
2
18
5
39
36
Recurring Overheads
Recurring Overheads %
Operational EBITDA
Margin %
Non-recurring Overheads / (income)
Forex gain / (loss)
Reported EBITDA EBITDA Margin %
EBIT
EBIT Margin %
PBT
PBT Margin %
PAT
PAT Margin
82 4.5%
90 4.9%
20
1
73 4.0%
70 3.8%
41 2.2%
17 0.9%
81 14.0%
(16) NM
0
8
10 1.7%
6 1.0%
(61) (10.4%)
(62) (10.7%)
81 7.9%
23 2.2%
(12)
11
51 4.9%
47 4.6%
20 1.9%
9 0.8%
326 10.7%
365 17.3%
(13) NM
(1,110) NM
6
34
54 1.8%
37 1.2%
(172) NM
(211) NM
17
(26)
(1,065) NM
(1,038) NM
(1,179) NM
(1,175) NM
INR Crore Revenue from Operations - International EPC - Domestic EPC - Operation and Maintenance Total
Gross margin - International EPC - Domestic EPC - Operation and Maintenance Total Gross margin %
Q3FY25 Q2FY25 Q1FY25 9MFY25 FY2024
345 1,431 61 1,837
36 935 60 1,031
26 832 57 915
407 3,198 178 3,783
400 2,425 210 3,035
19 138 15 172 9.4%
2 85 17 104 10.1% 11.1% 10.0% 10.3%
26 253 34 313
2 83 17 102
23 306 48 378
Revenue has grown 215% YoY in Q3, and 78% QoQ aided by higher
execution pace in Domestic and International EPC projects
Q3 Gross margins came in at 9.4% and ~10% for 9MFY25 compared to FY24 gross margin of 10.3%. Gross margins are likely to continue to trend at ~10%
Domestic EPC gross margin has improved to ~9.7% in Q3 versus ~9.1% In Q2
International EPC gross margin in 3Q was impacted by cost incurred to achieve final project closure in a legacy project. Recurring margins are ~11%
Operational EBITDA seen at ~INR 90 crore in Q3 vs INR 23 crore in Q2 and
INR 21 crore in Q1, reflective of operational leverage and efficiencies
Q3 PBT of INR 41 crore higher by 105% sequentially
Q3 PAT of INR 17 crore while significantly higher (both YoY and QoQ) remains impacted by a non-cash deferred tax asset charge of INR 18 crore
| CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET – DECEMBER 2024
INR Crore
Sources of Funds
Shareholders’ Funds
Borrowings from Banks (net)
Application of Funds
Fixed assets (including right to use assets)
Net Working Capital
Deferred tax, direct and indirect tax assets (net)
Other assets / (liabilities)
Total
Breakdown of Net Working Capital (INR Crore) Current Assets
Inventories
Receivables (including unbilled)
Receivable days
Advances to suppliers
Current Liabilities
Trade payables
Payable days
Advances from Customers
Net Working Capital
Dec-24
Mar-24
Breakdown of Net Debt (INR Crore)
Dec-24
Mar-24
Term debt
Working capital related debt
Total Debt
Less: Cash and Bank balance
Net Debt
722
24
746
(571)
175
403
77
480
(364)
116
Net debt declined sequentially by ~INR 150 crore to INR 175 crore aided by
Receipt of Indemnity proceeds of INR 109 crore which was used to
repay some of existing borrowings, and
Positive cash flow from operations
Net working capital continues to remain negative at INR 362 crore as at
December 2024
958
175
955
116
1,133
1,071
48
(362)
441
1,006
1,133
Dec-24 2,789
3
2,422
120
364
3,151
2,045
112
1,106
(362)
56
(585)
490
1,110
1,071
Mar-24 2,048
1
1,981
238
66
2,633
1,508
202
1,125
(585)
| EPC ORDERING GAINING TRACTION
Order Inflow
INR Cr
8,000
6,000
4,000
2,000
0
India
International
6,023
1,169
5,679
1,154
4,387
4,854
4,525
713
FY22
FY23
FY24
9MFY25
Domestic EPC has remained profitable in challenging times
20.0%
0.0%
9.7%
10.4%
9.6%
Gross Margin (FY23)
Gross Margin (FY24)
Gross Margin (9MFY25)
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Received LOA for BOS package of 625 MW DC
Received order of 396 MW DC
Received order of 633 MW DC
Received LOI for largest BESS plant in India
Received LOI for a PV project in Karnataka
Received order of 250 MW DC
Received order of 900 MW DC
Received a turnkey solar PV order from AMEA Power in South Africa for a ~140 MW DC project
Received a turnkey package for a 80 MW AC project from Energy Group in South Africa
SWREL received new orders/LOIs totaling ~INR 5,679 cr in 9MFY25
| MOU ANNOUNCED
•
Sterling and Wilson Solar Solutions, Inc (SWSS), the US step down subsidiary signed a MOU with the Government of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, along with its consortium partner Sun Africa in September 2022
• MOU is for the development, design, construction, and commissioning of solar PV power plants aggregating 961 MWp at five different
locations in Nigeria along with battery energy storage systems (BESS) with total installed capacity of 455 MWh
•
•
Final terms have been negotiated
Procedural steps are in progress; Awaiting final contract signing
SWREL signed a MOU with Nigerian government & Sun Africa to design and construct 961 MW
| ORDER BOOK & PIPELINE
Unexecuted Order Value Movement
+5,679
-3,605
+9
8,084
10,167
Gross UOV as on 16 January 2025
Europe 8.0%
South Africa, 11.0%
UOV as on 31 Mar 2024
Adjustments
Order inflow Projects executed
in 9MFY25
UOV as on 16 Jan 2025
SWREL Active EPC bid pipeline remains strong
New order inflows are lumpy – Impacted by cyclicality and seasonality
India, 80.8%
Others 5.6%
MENA 15.0%
INR Cr
Q1
Q2
Q3
27.0 GW
India 79.4%
Note: UOV includes one domestic project where the company has received LOA
FY20
FY21
FY22
FY23
FY24
FY25
1,629
1,057
1,070
3,353
1,601
221
-
466
254
1,858
2,640
2,170
2,044
Q4
987
1,820
244
-
-
364
2,165
488
2,421
1,465
Total
4.743
6,774
719
4,387
6,023
5,679
For further information, please contact:
Company :
Investor Relations Advisors :
Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy Limited
Strategic Growth Advisors Private Limited
CIN: L74999MH2017PLC292281
CIN: U74140MH2010PTC204285
Mr Sandeep Mathew Head – Investor Relations
Email: ir@sterlingwilson.com
www.sterlingandwilsonre.com
Mr Jigar Kavaiya / Mr. Parin Narichania
+91 9920602034 / +91 9930025733
Email: jigar.kavaiya@sgapl.net / parin.n@sgapl.net
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