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News from April 2025

Installed Capacity of Indian Wind Power Upto March 2025

Publish Date: 16-04-25

As per the information provided by Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE), Government of India, installed capacity of wind power projects in India has reached to 50037.82 MW as on 31st March 2025. This means during FY 2024-25, an aggregate capacity of 4151.31 MW has been added from 1st April 2024 to 31st March 2025. It is noted that during FY 2024-25 Karnataka state has added highest capacity of around 1331 MW.

MNRE Issues Revised Draft Guidelines For Wind Turbine Prototypes

Publish Date: 16-04-25

Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), Government of India, has issued revised guidelines for installation of prototype wind turbine models. The revised guidelines allow prototype wind turbines a maximum of three years to complete type testing and obtain certification from internationally accredited agencies.

Senvion India Launches 3.1M130 Wind Turbine

Publish Date: 16-04-25

It is learnt that Senvion India has launched the 3.1M130 wind turbine which is also listed in the MNRE's Revised List of Models and Manufacturers (RLMM) issued in April 2025. The 3.1M130, based on the proven 2XM architecture, 130-metre rotor, and advanced control systems. 3.1M130 is designed, proto-tested and certified in India, and with over 80% of the components manufactured locally, the 3.1M130 is truly designed and made in India.

Assam Integrated Clean Energy Policy 2025

Publish Date: 16-04-25

It is learnt that the Assam government has introduced its Integrated Clean Energy Policy 2025, setting a bold vision to establish the state as a clean energy hub by 2030. Assam's clean energy policy 2025 sets a 2030 target of 11.7 GW renewable, with strong incentives and streamlined approvals.

SWERL's Hybrid EPC Contracts for Indian Renewable Energy

Publish Date: 16-04-25

It is learnt that Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy Limited (SWREL) has embarked on its journey into the wind EPC market, facilitated by a hybrid renewable energy project based in Rajasthan. The project involves the engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) of 69.3 MW of wind.

Adani Green Launches 505 MW of New Plants

Publish Date: 16-04-25

It is learnt that Adani Green Energy Ltd (AGEL) has commissioned around 505 MW of new solar and wind capacity in the Indian state of Gujarat in the last days of March.

JSW Energy Completes Acquisition of O2 Power

Publish Date: 16-04-25

It is learnt that JSW Neo Energy has completed the acquisition of 4.7 GW renewable energy platform from O2 Power. The total installed capacity of JSW Neo Energy now stands at 12.2 GW, with 54 per cent from renewable energy.

Tata Power Renewable Secures PPA With NTPC for 200 MW Renewables-Plus-Storage Project

Publish Date: 16-04-25

It is learnt that Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited (TPREL), a subsidiary of The Tata Power Company Limited, has signed a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with NTPC Limited to develop a 200 MW Firm and Dispatchable Renewable Energy (FDRE) project.

The project, set to be commissioned within 24 months, will be spread across multiple locations in India and is expected to generate approximately 1,300 million units (MUs) of clean electricity annually.

Wind Power Generation Clocks Zero Growth in 10 Months

Publish Date: 01-04-25

It is learnt that as per the Central Electricity Authority (CEA), data shows that between April-January of the current financial year, 73,621 million units (MU) of wind power was generated across India. This was 0.38 per cent less than the 73,899 MU generated during the same 10-month period last year.

CERC Approves Tariffs for SJVN's 600 MW Wind Projects

Publish Date: 01-04-25

It is learnt that CERC has approved tariffs of Rs. 3.98/kWh and Rs. 3.99/kWh for SJVN’s 600 MW ISTS-connected Wind projects. SJVN awarded 170 MW to Adyant Enersol and UPC Renewables. CERC validated the competitive bidding process and approved tariffs for the full 600 MW.