Solarworld Energy Solutions Ltd

- No new equity dilution planned currently; Rs. 420 crores of equity raised in the IPO is being used for the solar cell line project. - A debt of approximately Rs. 155 crores is planned for the solar cell subsidiary, estimated total CAPEX being Rs. 575 crores. - The Rs. 155 crore loan for the solar cell line is expected to be short-term and repaid quickly due to strong cash flows. - The BESS line and junction box manufacturing line are being funded internally through equity, with no debt taken for these. - Working capital is currently managed internally and through existing banking limits; a Rs. 50 crore related party loan taken earlier was a conservative temporary arrangement, not expected to be repeated. - The company is net debt-free overall and well-capitalized to fund growth internally for the next few years without additional fundraising.

- The solar module plant has already been commissioned; its CAPEX cycle is complete. - The BESS (Battery Energy Storage System) assembly line is funded internally through equity; no debt is taken. - A junction box manufacturing line is being set up to improve solar panel cost efficiencies; also funded via equity, no debt expected. - The solar cell manufacturing line is the largest CAPEX, estimated at around Rs. 575 crores; Rs. 420 crores funded from IPO equity, and about Rs. 155 crores will be raised as short-term debt repayable with strong cash flows. - Cell line expected to be operational between December 2025 and March 2026. - BESS line expected operational in January 2026. - Junction box line expected operational before March 2026. - Overall, company focused on backward integration to enhance margins and support EPC growth, with strong capitalization and careful capital allocation strategy.

- Solarworld expects very strong growth in the coming years driven by rapid market expansion (~20%-30% annually or higher). - The current order book stands at approximately Rs. 2,500 crores, with an execution period of 12-18 months and 60% execution targeted for the current financial year. - Revenue for FY'26 is targeted around Rs. 1,500 crores based on order book execution. - With backward integration and new manufacturing capacities coming online (solar panels, BESS assembly, junction box, lithium-ion cell line), margins are expected to improve. - The Company aims to be among the top 2-3 EPC companies in India, leveraging a fully integrated EPC and manufacturing business model. - BESS market is rapidly growing, with solar plus storage offering cost-competitive and round-the-clock power, driving additional future revenues. - Overall, Solarworld foresees a "very strong couple of years" with expanding revenue and profitability.

- Solarworld expects very strong revenue growth, with the order book at around Rs. 2,500 crores and execution of about 60% of it in the current financial year, targeting roughly Rs. 1,500 crores revenue for FY26. - Margins are guided conservatively at 10%-11% for FY26, reflecting typical industry standards; FY25 margins were higher (~14%-15%) but considered exceptional. - Backward integration in manufacturing (solar panels, BESS assemblies) is expected to improve margins by recovering the 10%-11% margin currently lost to suppliers, potentially adding 3%-4% to overall margins. - BESS market growth is rapid, and Solarworld’s assembly line operations starting FY26 and cell line in FY27 position it to capture significant market share with growing contribution to revenues. - Management is conservative but optimistic about PAT growth, expecting substantial upside with EPC expansion and backward integration, and envisions being a top 2-3 EPC player in India within 2-3 years.

- As of October 17, 2025, Solarworld Energy Solutions Limited has an order book of approximately Rs. 2,500 crores. - About 95% of the order book consists of EPC projects, including BESS projects with RUVNL and GUVNL. - The order execution period typically spans 12 to 18 months. - The company expects to execute around 60% of the current order book in the financial year 2025-26. - Major orders include an NTPC order of close to Rs. 900 crores received in February 2025, with a timeline of 18 months, targeted for completion by March-April 2026. - The order pipeline is strong with continuous bidding ongoing, especially building up in December-January periods. - The solar DC capacity in the NTPC order is around 376 MW, total solar capacity close to 800 MW, and BESS capacity about 650 MWh.