It is learnt that SECI has recently completed its auction for tranche-VI 1200 MW Wind Power Project.

It is learnt that, the recent wind tender issued by the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) for 1200 MW of projects have been oversubscribed by 1125 MW. The following are bidders who submitted the bid in this tranche:-

The firms winning the auction and their price per kWh is as below :

The Solar Energy Corporation of India Ltd. (SECI) has issued tender for setting up of 1,200 MW of ISTS-connected wind power projects (tranche-VII). The detailed Request for Selection (RfS) will be available for downloading by February 22, 2019.

It is learnt that wind power developers are acquiring more expensive private land in Gujarat for central government projects as the state continues to go slow on leasing out land to them. Gujarat government has been giving preference to projects bid out by the state-run discom GUVNL and being reluctant to lease out revenue land to the winners of auctions conducted by central agencies.

It is learnt that NTPC Ltd. has invited online applications from bidders to enlist for its wind energy projects in India. The scope of work includes the detailed design, engineering, micro-siting, manufacture, supply, erection, testing, commissioning, and proving the guaranteed performance parameters for the installation of the offered wind farm including wind turbine generators (WTGs), control panels, reactive power compensating devices, central monitoring and control system (CMCS), wind monitoring mast(s) among others.

It is learnt that the Southern Power Distribution Company of Andhra Pradesh Limited (APSPDCL) and Eastern Power Distribution Company of Andhra Pradesh Limited (APEPDCL), jointly referred as APDISCOMs, have issued Request for Selection (RfS) to procure 600 of power from wind-solar hybrid projects with energy storage technologies.

It is learnt that, Andhra Pradesh DISCOMs - the Southern Power Distribution Company of Andhra Pradesh Limited (APSPDCL) and Eastern Power Distribution Company of Andhra Pradesh Limited (APEPDCL) have jointly filed a petition with the Andhra Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (APERC) seeking relief in the terms and conditions for tariff determination for wind power projects in the state between FY 2015-16 and FY 2019-20.

The petition also seeks revision in the power purchase agreement (PPA) for wind power projects and the tariff fixed by APERC in its orders dated December 13, 2019.

It is learnt that, Adani Green Energy SPV Mahoba Solar (UP) Private Ltd has procured a 390 MWac capacity hybrid renewable energy project. The project is expected to have a solar generation capacity of 360 MWac and wind generation capacity of 100 MWac.

It is learnt that, US power group AES Corp and Japan's Mitsubishi Corp have launched a 10 MW/10 MWh energy storage system in Delhi, touted as India’s first grid-scale storage facility.

It is learnt that the Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC) has provided debt financing to Indian renewable power producer ReNew Power Ltd. for construction of wind and solar parks across India.

It is learnt that, GE T&D India Ltd., part of GE’s Grid Solutions business in India, has bagged an  order from Power Grid Corp (PGCIL) for evacuating 2,500 MW of wind power in Gujarat through the Green Energy Corridor Transmission System.

It is learnt that, AMSC a global energy solutions provider serving wind and power grid industry has announced that it has entered into an exclusive license agreement for a 3 MW class wind turbine design in India with Inox Wind Limited (Inox).

It is learnt that, Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued a circular for retrofitting of transmission lines and wind turbines to avoid bird collision in Great Indian Bustard (GIB) habitats of Rajasthan and Gujarat.

Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE), Government of India, has declared the updated Revised List of Models & Manufacturers (RLMM) as on 31st January 2019.

Sixteen new models have been included in the list viz. GE 2.5-132, 2.5MW with 130/94m HH, Suzlon S97 DFIG 2.1 MW with 80/90/100/120m HH, Suzlon S120 DFIG 2.1 MW with 105/140m HH, Wind Turbine Inox Wind DF/2000/93, 2MW with 80m HH, Siemence Gamesa Model G122-2.1 MW with 108/127m HH, Southern Windfarm Ltd. Model-GWL 225, 225 kW, 29.8m RD and 45m HH, Pasl PWS 900i, 800.0 kW with 71m HH, RRB V 39-500 kW with 50m HH, RRB Pawan Shakthi - 600 kW with 47m RD and 50/65m HH, Leitwind shriram LTW 86-1.5 MW with 80/90m HH, Leitwind shriram  LTW 80 -1.5 MW with 80m HH, Leitwind shriram  LTW 80 -1.8 MW with 80m HH, Leitwind shriram  LTW 90 -1.5 MW with 80m HH, Pioneer Wincon 750/49, 750.0 kW, with 61.5/75m HH, Emergya Wind Technologies DIRECTWIND 61 1000kW with 46/69m HH & Emergya Wind Technologies DIRECTWIND 58 1000kW with 46/69m HH.

Andhra Pradesh has announced Wind Power Policy-2018 with a goal to expand the base of wind projects in the state. One of the most important features of this policy is that the wind power projects below 25 MW capacity shall be through feed in tariff and shall not be through competitive bidding.

Gujarat has released its land policy for renewable energy projects to set up wind parks and wind-solar hybrid parks in the state.

The Gujarat government is considering a proposal to give land for centrally-sanctioned wind projects on the condition that the winning developers set up projects at the site decided by the state government—a sort of wind park.

The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI), has released its sixth tranche (SECI 6) wind tender for 1.2GW, originally this tender planned for 2.5GW and issued in May 2018 was later this tender scaled down to 1.2GW by the government as it argues that small tenders are more effective than larger ones.

The two major changes in the SECI 6 tender are an increase in maximum individual bid size from 300MW to 600MW and a ceiling tariff of INR 2,850/MWh , noticeably more than the SECI 5 lowest tariff of INR 2,760/MWh.

Indian government has released draft rules for leasing offshore wind projects off the coast of the Asian country. Leases will be available for five years to carry out prospecting and 30 years to establish a project.

The Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL) has issued a wind-solar hybrid tender due by 1 February 2019. The utility has set a ceiling tariff of INR 2,750/MWh for the tender.

Gujarat government has aimed to add 15000 MW renewable powers by 2022. The state government also plans to reduce dependence on thermal power by increasing the share of RE sector in total power generation from the existing 28% to 53% in next three years.

It is learnt that, SPRNG Energy, a renewable energy subsidiary of private equity fund Actis has planned to set up 300 MW WPP comprising Nordex 100 nos. of AW140/3000 WEGs in Tamil Nadu state. Each turbine has 3 MW capacity with rotor diameter of 140 metres and hub height of 120 metres.

It is learnt that, Continuum Wind Energy’s subsidiary Trinethra Wind & Hydro Power has planned to set up 101 MW WPP comprising Vestas 46 nos. V120-2.2 MW WEGs in Gujarat. The project will sell electricity generated to commercial and industrial consumers through third-party power purchase agreements (PPA).

It is learnt that, Renew Power has planned to set up 567 MW WPP by comprising Siemens Gamesa 270 nos. SG 2.1-122, 2.1 MW WEGs (143 nos. WEGs) in Gujarat and (127 nos.WEGs) Karnataka.

It is learnt that, Hero Future Energies, Macquarie Infrastructure and Real Assets (MIRA) and Indian arm of CLP Holdings Ltd are among the companies that are interested in acquiring PTC India Ltd’s wind power business.

The BSES Rajdhani Power Limited (BRPL) and BSES Yamuna Power Limited (BYPL) have signed Power Sale Agreements with SECI (Solar Energy Corporation of India) to procure 200 MW (100-MW each) of wind-power The power is expected to be available to the discoms from FY 2020-21 for a period of 25 years and will be available at a very competitive tariff of Rs 2.84 per unit, including the trading margin.

It is learnt that, TPI Composites, Inc., (TPI, the largest U.S.-based independent manufacturer of composite wind blades) has planned to open wind blade manufacturing unit in the first quarter of 2020. TPI’s new state-of-the-art manufacturing hub will be able to reliably and cost-effectively serve the India and global wind markets for multiple customers.

It is learnt that, Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL), the state-owned aerospace and defence company has commissioned 8.4 MW WPP for captive use at Kustagi, Bagalkot district in Karnataka.

It is learnt that, Adani Green Energy has issued LOI to Inox to set up 501.6 MW WPP. Under the LoI, Inox Wind will deliver, install and commission its 3.3MW turbines with 145metre rotor diameters and a hub height of up to 120 metres. . The machines will be installed at various sites in the state’s Kutch district.

It is learnt that, Adani Green Energy has planned to expand the Khavda solar-wind farm into the world’s largest hybrid park over the next five years.

The Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission (HERC) has issued an order approving the signing of a power sale agreement (PSA) between the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) and Haryana Power Purchase Centre (HPPC) for 590 MW of wind power. The wind projects are expected to be commissioned in 2020.

It is learnt that Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) will issue a tender for the country's first mega off-shore wind farm with a capacity of 1 gigawatts (Gw) in Gujarat soon.

The Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC) has approved two power sale agreements between BSES Rajdhani Power Limited (BRPL) and PTC India Ltd for the procurement of 100 MW of wind power. This will help BRPL meet its non-solar renewable purchase obligation (RPO).

It is learnt that, Mytrah Energy has commissioned 128.7 MW third WPP in Tamil Nadu under first wind auction by SECI. Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand and Assam have started receiving wind-based electricity from this project.

MPERC in its order dated 29th October 2018 has cleared that the recovery of reactive Energy charges on account of supply of electricity to the grid by the wind electric generators is not in order in terms of extant provisions of tariff orders issued from time to time and the PPA executed between MPPMCL and the generators.

SECI has invited bids for the development of up to 1.2 GW of Inter-State Transmission System (ISTS)-connected projects under its Tranche-VI wind power auction. Proposals under the RfS will be accepted February 5, 2019. They cannot be higher than INR 2.85 per kWh.

It is learnt that Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd. has decided that it will lease land solely for projects supplying power to its own utility, and not for central projects, whose power can be supplied anywhere in the country through the interstate transmission system (ISTS).

The Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL) has issued a tender to procure 500 MW of wind power from projects in the state that are already in operation or have been commissioned. The bid-submission deadline is January 14, 2019. MSEDCL has fixed Rs.1.97 /kWh as the ceiling tariff for this tender.

It is learnt that, the Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission (GERC) has approved Torrent Power’s petitions for the acceptance of deviations to procure wind and solar power to meet renewable purchase obligation (RPO).

It is learnt that, the CLP India has planned to double its existing 3000 MW power generation capacity over the next 3-5 years. It’s MD Mr. Rajiv Mishra has shared that CLP India plans to set up 1000 MW of power capacity every year.

It is learnt that, Vivid Solaire Energy Pvt Ltd, a unit of French utility Engie has planned to set up 252 MW WPP  by Comprising Vestas 126 nos. of V120-2MW WEGs  in Tamil Nadu state.

It is learnt that, Atria Power has planned to set up 50.4 MW WPP by comprising Suzlon’s 12 nos. of S111-140 m and 12 nos. of S120-140m, 2.1MW WEGs in Tamil Nadu state.

It is learnt that, Renew Power has planned to set up 300 MW WPP by comprising 132 nos. of GE2.5-120 m 2.5MW WEGs in Gujarat state.

It is learnt that, Siemens Gamesa has secured order from one of the largest utilities of India of 126 MW Wind Power Project (WPP) comprising 63 nos. of SG 2.0-114m 2 MW WEGs in Maharashtra state.

Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), Government of India, has prepared a draft certification program complete with guidelines. The guidelines have been made in consultation with National Institute of Wind Energy (NIWE), Chennai, and are named the Indian Wind Turbine Certification Scheme (IWTCS). The draft is open for comments until December 5, 2018.

Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE), Government of India, has declared the updated Revised List of Models & Manufacturers (RLMM) as on 26th November, 2018.
Two new models have been included in the list viz. Siemence Gamesa Model G122-2.1 MW with 108/127m HH, and Southern Windfarm Ltd. Model-GWL 225, 225 kW, 29.8m RD and 45m HH. Inox Wind Ltd. DF/2000/93 2.0 MW with 80m HH has been removed from new list.

It is learnt that, Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy has won contracts to build 176.8 MW of wind projects in India for independent power producer (IPP) ReNew Power.

Some of the Wind Industry experts of India have opined that unless Indian government not make any policy changes, it will not difficult to achieve ambitious target of installation of 175 gigawatt (GW) of renewable energy capacity by 2022.

Recently, Indian government bid for 1200 megawatt (MW) ‘hybrid' projects suffered a major setback as the bidders stayed away from the proceedings.

This is the second renewable auction to have failed in October 2018, forcing the state-run Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) to extend the deadline for the fifth time. The tender for hybrid projects, which encompasses both wind and solar units at the same site, has now been extended till 14 November 2018.

It is learnt that, the Meghalaya State Electricity Regulatory Commission (MSERC) has issued new regulations for the forecasting, scheduling, and deviation settlement for solar and wind energy generation in the state.

It is learnt that, State-owned gas utility company GAIL (India) Ltd is considering acquiring all of the wind energy assets held by subsidiary of debt-laden Infrastructure Leasing and Financial Services (IL&FS).

GAIL India is looking to buy 775 MW of wind energy assets from IL&FS Energy Development Co., a unit of IL&FS, and has approached investment bankers to advise on a possible deal.

It is learnt that, the Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission (TNERC) has accepted the request for modifications in Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation (TANGEDCO’s) RfS and PPA documents, by adding clauses related to payment security, change in law, and relaxation from compliance of FDI laws by foreign bidders.

The request was granted in view of TANGEDCO’s 25 year-PPA that it will be entering into with solar and wind power generators for the tenders of 1,500 MW each of wind and solar.

Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation (TANGEDCO) has issued a tender for 500 MW of wind power projects in the state. The bid-submission deadline is December 28, 2018.

It is learnt that, German wind turbine manufacturer Senvion has obtained order to build a 300-MW wind park in the Gujarat for Alfanar Energy.

National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) has issued a tender to procure power from the existing solar photovoltaic (PV) power projects and wind power projects of cumulative capacity up to 1000 MW. Selection of power generators will be carried out through reverse bidding.

It is learnt that IL & FS has decided to sell off its renewable energy assets comprising Wind and Solar in India and they intend to invite Expression of Interest from interested parties. As per the available information through news paper the companies which have shown interest in acquiring the assets include Statkraft, Squared Capital, Actis, Macqarie and Hinduja Group.

The wind power assets include 873.5-MW operating wind park portfolio and 104 MW of under-construction wind farms.

It is learnt that, Inox Wind Ltd is going to launch a 3-MW turbine especially suitable for low wind regimes as a result of an exclusive agreement with US energy-tech company AMSC.

It is learnt that, Suzlon has recently installed and commissioned it’s S-120, 2.1MW Wind Turbine with a hub height of 140 metre on hybrid tower at a site in Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu. This is the highest hub height so far in India.

It is learnt that, Denmark is opening a Danish-Indian research centre for the development of wind energy in the South Asian country.

It is learnt that Sembcorp Energy India (SEIL) has commissioned    250 MW wind power project with Suzlon’s WEGs. It was the first wind energy project auctioned by the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI).

It is learnt that Chinese wind turbine manufacturer Envision Wind Power Technologies has bagged two orders from Indian wind energy companies.

The first order won by Envision Wind is for 197.5 MW from the Actis-backed SPRNG Energy, and the second is from ReNew Power for 35 MW. Both SPRNG and ReNew will use Envision’s turbines for their upcoming projects in Gujarat, won in a tender floated last December by the State utility Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd.

It is learnt that Greenko Group is acquiring Orange Renewable from Singapore’s AT Capital Group, ending weeks of intermittent negotiations.

It is learnt that Greenko is in final negotiations to buy a 385 MW wind energy platform, Skeiron Renewable Energy Pvt, a private company held by Suzlon’s founder Tulsi Tanti and his family.

National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) has invited bids for the development of wind-solar hybrid power project at Kudgi, Karnataka.

The tender is for 60 MW (minimum) wind and 130 MW (minimum) solar hybrid energy project to be developed on a turnkey basis.

It is learnt that, Ranjit Gupta and Murali Subramanian, former CEO and COO of Ostro Energy are in talks to initially raise $100 million to establish a renewable energy platform in India.

The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has amended the Request for Selection (RfS) for 2500 MW of ISTS-connected wind-solar hybrid power projects (Tranche-I).
As per amendment, the capacity of ISTS-connected wind-solar hybrid power projects has been reduced to 1200 MW from the earlier 2500 MW and ceiling tariff has been reduced from 2.93/kWh to 2.60/kWh.

Subsequently, SECI has postponed its hybrid tender for 1200MW for the fifth time due to low ceiling tariff. The auction, which was to be held on October 26, is now set for November 14.

It is learnt that, The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) has directed the Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL) to pay $41.0464 billion (~$0.56 billion) in dues to wind power generators in Maharashtra.

It is learnt that, Petronas, Masdar Clean Energy and Sembcorp are in talks to acquire up to 30% stake in Hero Future Energies, the renewable energy division of the Hero Group.

It is learnt that, Ingeteam, has received DNV GL’s “Shop Approval in Renewable Energy” certification for the wind converter manufacturing facility recently established by the company in the Tamil Nadu region.

Ingeteam’s is the first-ever wind converter factory to receive such a certificate in India. DNV GL’s Shop Approval is awarded upon successful completion of a comprehensive audit, and will enable Ingeteam to simplify the scope of subsequent quality inspections, or even, in some cases, exempt the company and its clients from audits for a period of three years.

It is learnt that Siemens Gamesa, has received two wind orders from ReNew Power, for a 100.8 MW wind farm located in the Kutch district, in the state of Gujarat and a 76 MW wind farm in Osmanabad district, Maharashtra. As part of the turnkey contract, Siemens Gamesa will provide the infrastructure needed to install and operate the facility including supply, erection & commissioning of 48 units of SG 2.1-122 wind turbines in Gujarat and 38 units of SG 2.0-114 wind turbines in Maharashtra respectively.

It is learnt that in wake of recent downscaling and delay of tenders, the Indian Wind Turbine Manufacturers Association (IWTMA) has called on a change to bid mechanisms and procurement policy.

The Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) has proposed changes to the regulations passed in 2011 with regards to the procurement of energy from renewable sources.

Under Renewable Purchase Obligation (RPO), the Bangalore Electricity Supply Company Limited (BESCOM) must purchase minimum of 12 percent of its total energy procurement from renewable sources of energy. The slab has been reduced by 1 percent, with the earlier RPO being set at 13 percent.

It is learnt that NTPC has recently completed its auction for 1200 MW Wind Power Project. Initially, NTPC was aiming to auction 2,500 MW of projects, but got bids only for 2,000 MW. After this, it reduced the tender to 1,200 MW.

The firms winning the auction and their price per kWh is as below:

It is learnt that Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), Government of India has held two days meeting with the parties submitted Expression of Interest (EoI) for OffShore Wind Power Project. Total 34 parties have submitted EoI

It is learnt that the foreign companies participated in the discussion included  Denmark based Orsted; Saudi Arabian Alfanar; US-based Deep Water Structures; PNE Wind, WPD Offshore Solutions, EON Climate and Senvion from Germany; Canadian Northland Power; Heerema Marine from Singapore; Macquarie Group and Innogy Renewable from UK; Equinor from Norway; Park Wind from Belgium and Saipem from Italy. The Indian companies included Van Oord, Greenko, Sterlite, Engie Energy, Mytrah, CLP, Leap Green, Torrent, Inox Wind, Terra Form Global, Suzlon, Shell India, Renew Power and Rattan India, apart from the Consortium of Offshore Wind Energy (COFWE) and Squared Advisors.

It is learnt that Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), Government of India has recently amended its Wind-Solar Hybrid Policy. In the amendment, the word “battery” has been removed from a number of clauses, while the scope of storage has been broadened to include all technologies, like pumped hydro, compressed air and flywheel.

It is learnt that Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has invited Bids for 160 MW Power Project at Ramagiri, Anantpur District, Andhra Pradesh.

It is learnt that Small and Medium Firms in Wind Business are finding difficult to survive in wake of wind auctions. Some companies have already been acquired by big players and some are in talks and some are struggling to survive.

It is learnt that Mr. Ramesh Kymal, Chairman CII-SR Power, Renewable Energy & Infrastructure Subcommittee, has told that the government should consider offering ‘feed-in tariffs’ as it had done till 2017 to revive the wind industry.

It is learnt that PTC India, the largest power trader in India, is reportedly looking to divest its wind power portfolio of about 290MW spread across Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka and Bangladesh

It is learnt that KfW Germany has planned to fund around 200 MW Renewable Energy Projects including Wind  in India through Rural Electrification Corporation (REC).

Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has informed that 126 MW wind power capacity, part of country's first inter-state transmission system (ISTS) auction, is commissioned in Bhuj, Gujarat.

Solar Energy Corporation of India Ltd (SECI) had conducted India's first auction of wind power projects in February 2017 in which tariff of Rs 3.46 was discovered, which was much lower than feed in tariffs in vogue those days.

This was a 1,000 MW bid for projects to be connected on ISTS (inter-state transmission system) wherein power generated from one state (renewable resource rich state) could be transmitted to other renewable deficient states. Mytrah, Inox, Ostro, Green Infa and Adani were winners under this auction.

As a part of this bid, Ostro Kutch Wind Private Ltd. which is now part of Renew Power was issued letter of award on April 5, 2017 for a capacity of 250 MW, with commissioning period of 18 months. A part capacity of 126 MW, located in Bhuj (Gujarat) was commissioned by Ostro (now part of Renew) on August 24, 2018, ahead of schedule. The energy generated from this project is being purchased by Bihar, Odisha, Jharkhand and Uttar Pradesh.

It is learnt that, Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has invited revised wind tender for 1200 MW following cancellation of the earlier one. The tender has attracted marginally better response and has drawn bids of 2290 MW.

It is learnt that Adani Green Energy has set up a wholly-owned subsidiary - Adani Wind Energy (GJ) Ltd (AWEGL) to generate wind energy.

It is learnt that the deal involving Greenko’s acquisition of the wind and solar energy assets of Orange Renewables has hit a roadblock.

It is learnt that the Chhattisgarh Renewable Energy Development Agency (CREDA) is planning to install Wind-Solar PV Hybrid System for generating green power across the State, officials informed.

It is planning to install 5 KW (Minimum 60% of total Wind Solar Hybrid System) Wind-Solar PV Hybrid system consisting of Wind Turbine, Solar PV, Solar Charge Controller, Wind Charge Controller with Inverter and Batteries across the state.

The Hyderabad High Court has issued a stay on the enforcement of an order issued by the Andhra Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (APERC) to end the generation based incentive (GBI) offered to wind energy producers. The APERC order had curtailed the enforcement period of wind tariff order of 2015.

The Hyderabad High Court has now issued the stay order after listening to the plea of Orange Anantpur Wind Power Private Limited. Orange Wind Power had petitioned the court after APERC issued its order in July 2018. The Court has stated that the APERC order is without jurisdiction. The court, in its ruling, also observed that APERC had no jurisdiction to exercise the power of review in the way it did.

This stay order comes as a huge relief for wind power project developers. Wind tariffs are gradually declining in the country, making GBI an added incentive for the developers.

It is learnt that the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) is likely to reduce its 2,500 MW wind-solar hybrid project tendered in June to 1,200 MW, as evacuation-related challenges continue to affect the sector.

It is learnt that recently in a meeting of national transmission committee presided by Central Electricity Authority (CEA) to discuss issues related to power evacuation of wind power auctioned by the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI), the committee approved construction of power transmission infrastructure in two states — Gujarat and Tamil Nadu — to support wind energy projects allocated in SECI auctions.

The infrastructure is required for the 4,000 megawatts of wind energy capacity allocated in SECI auctions, and scheduled to be installed in Gujarat. Transmission infrastructure to support 900 megawatts of wind energy capacity, also auctioned through SECI and to be installed in Tamil Nadu, was also approved.

The meeting of this National Transmission Committee took place days after the fifth national-level SECI wind energy tender was abandoned due to poor response from project developers. Of the 2000 MW capacity on offer, project developers offered to set up just 1200 MW capacity raising concerns over the lack of transmission infrastructure to carry power generated.

Technical bids totaling 2,190 MW have been submitted by nine project developers for the capacity of 1,200 MW in Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI)’s Tranche-V interstate transmission system (ISTS)-connected wind tender.

As per the information available from varied sources Five bidders who bid for 300 MW each are ReNew Power, Sitac/EDF, Alfanar, Mytrah and Adani; two bidders, Hero and Continuum have bid for 200 MW each and Torrent Wind Power bid for 115 MW and Ecoren for 175 MW.

It is learnt that IDFC Bank has sold 12 power sector loans of Rupees 2,500 crore to EdelweissNSE - 6.35 % Asset Reconstruction Company (ARC) in a bid to clean its books before its merger with financial company Capital First is effective, two senior officials said.

It is learnt that the list of assets sold to the ARC included VS Lignit, Wind World India and NSL Renewable Power. It is learnt that most banks are worried about the power sector accounts in distress.

A new book titled Wind Power Practical Aspects written by Mr. Shambhu Ratan Awasthi has been recently published by TERI. Mr. Awasthi after retirement from BHEL as General Manager has worked with Consolidated Energy Consultants Ltd. as Consultant.

Consolidated Energy Consultants Ltd (CECL) has come out with its 18th edition of Directory Indian Wind Power. CECL has been publishing Directory Indian Wind Power annually since 2001. The Directory can be procured from Consolidated Energy Consultants Ltd, Bhopal. The cost of Directory is INR 2800/- per copy (INR 2500/- + 12% GST), Payment can be made online or by DD in favour of Consolidated Energy Consultants Ltd. For more details contact 0755 – 4058931 or email: info@cecl.in or conenergy@gmail.com

As per the statement issued by Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE), Government of India, the cumulative installed capacity of wind power in India as on 30.06.2018 is 34293.48 MW. During the period of first quarter i.e April-18 - June-2018 in the financial year 2018-19, 148.48 MW has been added.

It is learnt that, Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has scrapped its tender for setting up 2000 MW ISTS-connected wind power projects (Tranche-V). SECI cancelled its tender due to weak response, it is undersubscribed by 800 MW. Only four developers bid for 300 MW each with a total of 1200 MW capacity, namely Adani Green, Alfanar Energy, Sprng Energy and ReNew Power.

Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE), Government of India, has declared the updated Revised List of Models & Manufacturers (RLMM) as on 01st August, 2018. Two new models have been included in the list, Senvion 2.3 M120 – 2300 kW with Rotor        Dia-120 m and Hub Height -120 m and Siva 250/50 – 250 kW with Rotor Dia-30 m and Hub Height -50 m.

Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE), Government of India, and Government of Gujarat is planning to commence 1000 MW Offshore Wind Power Project off Gujarat coast. The Request for Proposal (RFP) is expected to be issued in August-2018.

It is learnt that, K.P Energy is planning to setup 300 MW Wind Power Project in Kutch, Gujarat. The project will be connected with the ISTS network in Kutch. The project will comprise of 120 units of GE make 2.5 MW wind turbines.

It is learnt that, Hyderabad based Mytrah Energy (India) Ltd (MEIL) has received order from Maharashtra State Electricity distribution Company Ltd (MSEDCL) for development of 100 MW Wind Power Project in the state, under reverse e-auction for 200 MW capacity, Mytrah quotes tariff INR 2.86/kWh.

It is learnt that, Railway Energy Management Company Ltd (REMCL) has tendered 54 MW Wind Power Project to be developed in Maharashtra. The project will be developed on build own operate (BOO) basis and the power will be procured by Central Railway for a period of 25 years. The upper tariff limit of the tender is INR 2.93/kWh. The bidder must bid for the entire tendered capacity.

It is learnt that, Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd (GUVNL) has cancelled tender for 500 MW Wind Power Projects. In this tender, under phase II program of GUVNL, had provided the developers with an option to produce extra 500 MW of wind power at the lowest qoted tariff.

It is learnt that, Gujarat High Court has issued notice to the State and Central Government on a public interest litigation challenging allotment of ‘Gauchar’ land in Kutch District to private companies for setting up wind farms. This will halt Wind Projects development in Kutch, Gujarat and leads to losses  The due date of responding to the notice is 29.08.2018.

It is learnt that, Delhi Electricity Distribution Company, BSES Yamuna Power Ltd (BYPL) has signed power sale agreement with Solar Energy Corporation Ltd (SECI) to procure 100 MW Wind Power at competitive tariff of INR 2.52/kWh for a period of 25 years.

It is learnt that, Andhra Pradesh Government has approved the proposal of Greenko Energies Private Limited (GEPL) for establishment of largest Integrated Renewable Energy projects (IREP) at Pinnapuram village in Panyam Mandal of Kurnool District in AP. The project comprises of 1200 MW Solar and 550 MW Wind Power Projects.

It is learnt that, US Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) and IL&FS Energy Development Company Ltd (IEDCL) has signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for development of 41 MW Wind-Solar hybrid project in Andhra Pradesh.

It is learnt that, Independent Power producer (IPP), ReNew Power has received approval from Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) to float Initial Public Offering (IPO)

It is learnt that, Karnataka is the new leading state in renewable energy generation in 2017-18. It has taken over Tamil Nadu. It reaches 12.3 GW of total installed capacity as of March-18, having added 5.0 GW in 2017-18.

Consolidated Energy Consultants Ltd (CECL) has come out with its 18th edition of Directory Indian Wind Power. CECL is publishing Directory Indian Wind Power annually since 2001. The Directory can be procured from Consolidated Energy Consultants Ltd, Bhopal. The cost of Directory is INR 2800/- per copy (INR 2500/- + 12% GST), Payment can be made online or by DD in favour of Consolidated Energy Consultants Ltd. For more details contact 0755 – 4058931 or email: info@cecl.in or conenergy@gmail.com

As per the statement issued by Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE), Government of India, the cumulative installed capacity of wind power in India as on 31.05.2018 is 34193.20 MW. During the period April-18 & May-2018 in the financial year 2018-19, 48.20 MW has been added.

Ministry of New and renewable Agency (MNRE) vide its memorandum dated 20.06.2018 has set target for Off-Shore wind power installation capacity as 5 GW by the year 2022    and 30 GW by 2030. Expression of Interest (EoI) for the development of its 1 GW inaugural wind power project in India held on 8th June, 2018 has attracted 35 responses.

It is learnt that, Government of India (GoI) is planning 10 GW wind auction every year for coming 10 years i.e till 2028, to meet the overall power demand 862 GW by year 2030.

Government of Gujarat has launched Wind-Solar Hybrid Power Policy-2018 vide its order dated 20.06.2018. The policy shall come into force with immediate effect and shall remain valid for a period of 5 years.

It is learnt that, Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission has approved the tariff proposed by Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Co. Ltd (MSEDCL) for long term procurement of wind power under non-solar renewable purchase obligation (RPO). The proposed tariff by MSEDCL is INR 2.85/kWh to INR 2.87/kWh.

It is learnt that, Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd (GUVNL) has got approval from Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission (GERC) for buying 500 MW wind power at the lowest ever tariff of Rs. 2.43 – Rs.2.45 per unit for a period of 25 years.

It is learnt that, Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) has fixed a ceiling tariff at Rs 3.45 per unit for wind auctions in the state and directed that all future purchases of wind power will be through competitive bidding. With its recent order, KERC has ended the feed-in tariff route for acquiring wind power, and instead set the feed-in tariff as the reserve price for wind auctions.

Government of Gujarat has launched Repowering of the Wind Project Policy-2018 vide its order dated 21.05.2018.. Wind Power generators of capacity 1 MW and below would be eligible for repowering under this policy.

It is learnt that, The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI), is seeking proposals for development of 2 GW Tranche-V, Inter State Transmission System (ISTS) connected wind power projects under a new tender. This is SECI’s Fifth auction and the bids will be accepted by 10th,July, 2018. Participant will be able to bid between 50 MW & 300 MW for competitive selection.

It is learnt that, New York based, The Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC) has approved to finance Mytrah Vayu Sabarmati Pvt Ltd (MVSP), a subsidiary of Mytrah Energy India Ltd (MEIL), for setting up 252 MW Wind Power Project in the state Tamil Nadu.

It is learnt that, Independent Power Producer (IPP), ReNew Power is setting up 150 MW Wind Power Project in Bhuvad, Kutch District in Gujarat. The project will comprise of 75 units of model SG 2.0-114 MW of Siemens Gamesa make wind turbines.

It is learnt that, Gujarat based, K.P Energy Limited is planning to set up around 631.50 MW and 630 MW wind power projects in in FY 2018-19 & FY 2019-20 respectively with a total capacity of 1231 MW in five locations at Gujarat.

Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has published the result of tranche-IV wind power auction for 2 GW of (Inter State Transmission System) ISTS connected projects. The tender completed in April. Below the list bidders awarded.

It is learnt that, Solar Power company, Sterling and Wilson Pvt Ltd, a Shapoorji Pallonji Group company is planning to enter wind energy sector in current financial year.

It is learnt that, Renewable Energy company, Greenko Energy has acquired Orange Renewables. Greenko will take over around 907 MW of operational solar and wind projects from Orange Renewables and over 500 MW under development

It is learnt that, The Rural Electrification Corporation (REC), a public sector unit of the government of India planning to increase loans disbursement for renewable energy sector by 4-5%.

It is learnt that, Telangana State Electricity Regulatory Commission (TSERC) has issued new regulations for forecasting, scheduling and deviation settlement for solar and wind power generation. These regulation will apply to intra-state transmission system and generators having minimum capacity of 5 MW . It will come into effect from the date of publication in the official gazette.

It is learnt that, National Institute of Wind Energy (NIWE) is organizing 22nd International Training Course on Wind Turbine Technology & Application from 18th July,2018 to 17th August, 2018 at NIWE, Chennai.