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Chubu Electric increases stake in OMC Power to over 35%

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Japan’s Chubu Electric has increased its investment in OMC Power, raising its stake from 20% to over 35%, becoming the largest shareholder. 

This additional funding will support OMC Power in commissioning 100 MW of energy transition projects and expanding operations in India and South Africa.

OMC Power currently operates over 500 clean energy plants, supplying power to telecom towers, institutional rooftops, commercial and industrial sectors, and providing power distribution to rural and underserved areas.

Mitsui & Co. holds a stake of more than 25% in OMC Power.

The Gurugram-based company is dedicated to reducing carbon emissions by offering clean and efficient energy alternatives, often through decentralized and off-grid power infrastructure.

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