Four firms win bids for 250 MW wind projects under GUVNL Phase-IX
Author: PPD Team Date: April 25, 2025
Author: PPD Team Date: April 25, 2025
Four developers have won contracts to set up a total of 250 MW grid-connected wind power projects across India under Phase IX of Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (GUVNL). The bidding was finalised on April 23, 2025.
The tender was launched in January 2025, with a base capacity of 250 MW and a greenshoe option for another 250 MW. The winning developers will set up wind power plants and related transmission infrastructure for evacuation at Central Transmission Utility (CTU) or State Transmission Utility (STU) substations.
GUVNL will sign 25-year power purchase agreements with the winners. The projects must be commissioned within 24 months of signing the PPAs.
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