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 48365.26 MW as on 31st January 2025. This means during the FY 2024-25, an aggregate capacity of 2478.75 MW has been added from 1st April 2024 to 31st January 2025.
It is learnt that NTPC Renewable Energy Limited (NTPC REL), has issued a tender to install Wind Turbine Generators for a 110 MW Inter-State Transmission System (ISTS-Connected) wind energy project. NTPC's renewable energy arm is set to develop this project at Khavda NTPC RE Park.
It is learnt that SJVN Limited has announced the results of its auction for 170 MW of inter-state transmission system-connected wind power projects, part of its 600 MW wind energy tender. Adyant Enersol (Datta Infra) secured 70 MW at a tariff of Rs 3.98 per kWh, while UPC Renewables was awarded 100 MW at Rs 3.99 per kWh.
It is learnt that JSW Neo Energy, a wholly owned subsidiary of JSW Energy Limited, has signed a power purchase agreement with Amazon for 180 megawatts (MW) of wind power.
It is learnt that BluPine Energy has signed a power purchase agreement with Amazon for a 99 MW renewable energy solutions. As part of the Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Amazon, BluePine Energy will develop and operate the wind energy project in India.
It is learnt that ONGC Tripura Power Company Ltd. (OTPC) intends to develop 49.5 MW wind power projects each at three locations in Odisha i.e. Kusumi, Sankheshwar and Papadahandi with an aggregate capacity of 148.5 MW.
Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), Government of India, has issued new Revised List of Models and Manufacturers (RLMM) of Wind Turbines on 24.01.2025.
It is learnt that Mahindra Group will invest to develop a 150 MW solar and wind power project in India. Mahindra Susten, a subsidiary of the Mahindra Group, will develop the project, while global investor Ontario will be a strategic partner.
It is learnt that Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd. (GUVNL) has issued a tender for purchase of power through competitive bidding process from 250 MW grid-connected wind power projects to be setup anywhere in India (Phase IX) with a greenshoe option of additional up to 250 MW. Bid submission ends on February 11, 2025.
It is learnt that Senvion India has received an order from Continuum Green Energy comprising 45 units of the 2.7M130 wind turbine generators (WTGs), aggregating to 121.5 MW, with delivery to begin in 2025. The project will involve the supply, erection, and commissioning of the turbines, and the Unit Sub-Station (USS).
It is learnt that BC Jindal Group’s renewable energy arm, Jindal India Renewable Energy (JIRE), sets sight on expansion and is actively pursuing aggressive acquisitions of operational assets both domestically and abroad.
It is learnt that Suzlon Group, and Torrent Power Ltd. have achieved a remarkable milestone together, now powering 1 GW of wind energy for India with a new 486 MW hybrid order. Under the agreement, Suzlon will supply 162 state-of-the-art S144 wind turbine generators (WTGs) with Hybrid Lattice (HLT) Towers, each rated at 3 MW capacity in the Bhogat region in Gujarat.
It is learnt that State-owned NHPC has formed a joint venture with Andhra Pradesh Power Generation Corporation Limited (APGENCO) to develop renewable energy projects. The new entity APGENCO NHPC Green Energy Limited has been incorporated on January 23. NHPC and APGENCO have 50:50 equity participation in the JV formed to plan, promote and organise an integrated and efficient development of pumped storage hydro power projects and renewable energy.
It is learnt that Apraava Energy commissions its largest wind power project in Gujarat with a capacity of 250.7 MW at Sidhpur in Devbhoomi Dwaraka district, Gujarat.
It is learnt that SJVN recently concluded an auction for 600 MW of wind power projects. The tariffs for the auction ranged between Rs. 3.98 and Rs. 3.99 per kWh. Two companies emerged as winners, securing a combined capacity of 170 MW. Adyant Enersol (Datta Infra) won 70 MW by quoting Rs. 3.98 per kWh, while UPC Renewables secured 100 MW with a tariff of Rs. 3.99 per kWh.