Silversun Solar Systems Private Limited
Grading Drivers
ICRA has assigned the ‘SP3D’ (pronounced ICRA Three D) grading to Silversun Solar Systems
Private Limited (SSPL), which indicates ‘Moderate Performance Capability’ and ‘Weak Financial
Strength’ of the channel partner to undertake off-grid solar projects. The grading is valid till March 22,
2017.
Strengths
Long term working relationship with equipment suppliers, which are among the
leading solar modules and balance of systems suppliers in India
Positive customer feedback on the quality of products supplied and after sales
services being provided by the company
Moderate return on capital employed
Risk Factors
Lack of sufficient experience in executing large solar off grid power projects,
although the promoter has a long track record in the design and installation of
small solar power projects
Limited number of technically qualified manpower with experience in the solar
photo voltaic industry, which may constrain future business prospects
Low turnover and nominal profits and cash flows from business; high gearing and
adverse coverage indicators
Grading Rationale
While assigning the grading ICRA has taken into consideration the experience of the promoter in the
design and installation of small solar photovoltaic (PV) systems in the domestic market. ICRA has also
taken into consideration SSSPL’s long term working relationships with its equipment suppliers, which
are among the leading solar power systems suppliers in India, and the positive customer feedback on
the quality of products supplied and the after sales services being provided by the company. The
grading is however constrained by the lack of experience of the company in executing large solar off
grid power projects. ICRA notes that the company has a limited number of technically qualified
manpower with experience in the solar PV industry, which may constrain its future business prospects.
SI Related Business – Moderate Performance
Capability
SSPL’s financial profile witnessed some deterioration in 2013-14 (FY14) as characterized by
deterioration in the gearing and coverage indicators. The company’s turnover is low, although a
moderate order book provides some revenue visibility in the short term. However, ICRA notes that the
return on capital employed (RoCE) remains at comfortable levels.
Promoter’s Track Record: SSSPL is promoted and managed by Mr. Lalmohan
Ghosh based in Kolkata. Mr. Ghosh has been associated with the solar PV
industry since 2000. Prior to SSSPL, he had worked with Sunshine Power
Products Pvt. Ltd. which is engaged in design and installation of solar lighting
systems, solar batteries, solar water heaters and solar TV sets. However, the
company lacks experience in commissioning large solar power projects. SSSPL,
since inception, had been engaged in commissioning small solar PV plants like
solar home lighting systems and solar street lighting systems, solar pumps etc. Till
date, SSSPL has commissioned around 800 KW of solar PV projects in West
Bengal.
Technical Competence and Adequacy of Manpower: SSSPL has the capability to
manufacture solar charge controllers and solar batteries, while it undertakes
design and installation of solar PV home and street lighting systems. At present,
SSSPL’s operations are not backward integrated and the company procures solar
PV modules, batteries, cables etc. from reputed manufacturers in India.
As of now, the company has a limited number of technically qualified employees
required to execute large solar off-grid projects. SSSPL had around 13 employees,
working in various technical roles. ICRA notes that the company would be
required to augment its resource base having in order to scale up its operations.
Quality of Supplier and Tie-ups: SSSPL procures solar PV modules from TATA BP
Solar India Limited (SI grading of SP1A by ICRA), Akshay Solar Energy Pvt. Ltd.
(Solar SI gradation of SP 3B by CRISIL) and Vikram Solar Pvt. Ltd. (Solar SI
gradation of SP1B by ICRA). The company procures batteries from Exide
Industries Ltd and also uses its own batteries. The equipment suppliers to the
company are reputed in the field of solar energy and SSSPL enjoys a long and
good working relationship with them.
Customer and O&M Network: SSSPL’s customer base is concentrated in West
Bengal, as most of the solar power projects commissioned by SSSPL have been
procured through tenders floated by West Bengal Renewable Energy Development
Agency (WBREDA). SSSPL’s has an operations and maintenance network
comprising of 29 service centres spread across West Bengal. Adequate training is
provided by SSSPL to all the personnel in the service centres to enable them to
cater to the customer requirements satisfactorily.
Financial Strength- Weak
Revenues
Return on Capital Employed (RoCE)
Total Outside Liabilities / Tangible
Net Worth
Interest Coverage Ratio
Net Worth
Current Ratio
Relationship with bankers
Low turnover of Rs 1.52 crore in 2013-14 given the
small scale of operation of the company at present
although, the same has increased from Rs. 0.73
crore in 2012-13
High RoCE of the company of 16.00% in 2013-14
Deterioration in the ratio to 10.25x as on March 31,
2014 from 6.66x as on March 31, 2013
Decline in the interest coverage ratio to 1.90x
during 2013-14 from 2.14x during 2012-13 on
account of increased debt levels.
Networth of the company was Rs. 0.06 crore as on
March 31, 2014
Moderate ratio of 1.18x in 2013-14
Bankers are satisfied with the account’s conduct.
March 2015
For further details please contact:
Analyst Contacts:
Mr. Jayanta Roy, (Tel. No. +91-33-22876617 / 22800008)
[email protected]
Relationship Contacts:
Mr. Jayanta Chatterjee (Tel. No. +91 33 7150 1100)
[email protected]
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