Sembcorp, Adani, Green Prairie, Adyant Enersol and ReNew win NTPC’s 1.2 GW Wind-Solar Auction
Author: PPD Team Date: October 28, 2024
Author: PPD Team Date: October 28, 2024
Sembcorp Green Infra, Adani Renewable Energy, Green Prairie Energy III (EverGreen), Adyant Enersol (DATTA INFRA), and ReNew Solar have been selected as winners in NTPC’s auction to develop inter-state transmission system (ISTS) connected wind-solar hybrid power projects with a total capacity of 1.2 GW.
Green Prairie Energy and Adyant Enersol secured 200 MW and 70 MW, respectively, at a tariff of Rs 3.28 per kWh. Sembcorp Green Infra, Adani Renewable Energy, and ReNew Solar were awarded 300 MW, 600 MW, and 30 MW, respectively, at a tariff of Rs 3.29 per kWh.
As per the tender guidelines, the wind-solar hybrid projects can be located anywhere in India and may be executed through special purpose vehicles (SPVs). Developers must adhere to government guidelines for wind power project development and the technical standards for grid-connected solar PV systems.
Author: PPD Team Date: June 12, 2025 ACME Solar Holdings Limited has commissioned an additional 75 MW at its ACME Sikar Solar project in Bikaner, Rajasthan. This takes the project’s total commissioned capacity to 240 MW out of a planned 300 MW. The development raises ACME Solar’s total operational capacity to 2,806.4 MW. Spread across approximately 1,300 acres in one of India’s highest solar irradiation zones, the project is connected to the Bikaner-II grid substation…
Author: PPD Team Date: November 4, 2024 German energy company RWE has entered a 15-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with electric vehicle manufacturer Rivian to supply renewable energy from its upgraded 127MW Champion Wind project in Nolan and Mitchell counties, West Texas. This agreement will support Rivian’s Adventure Network, enabling renewable energy-powered fast charging for its EVs and contributing to the company’s goal of achieving carbon neutrality. Champion Wind, initially launched in 2008, is undergoing…
Author: PPD Team Date: October 24, 2025 India, in partnership with the United Nations, has provided solar energy solutions to 12 public buildings across 10 Pacific island nations, the Indian mission to the UN said. The initiative was funded through the $150 million India-UN Development Partnership Fund. The project has trained 74 local technicians, benefiting more than 16,500 people, and is expected to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by nearly 9,600 tonnes over 25 years, according…
Author: PPD Team Date: October 27, 2025 The Rajasthan Renewable Energy Corporation Limited (RREC) has withdrawn its procedure for implementing wind and hybrid projects and will no longer register or verify wind turbine generator (WTG) coordinates on private land. Developers will now be solely responsible for maintaining mandatory spacing between turbines. The order, issued on October 15, 2025, revokes the “Procedure-cum-Guidelines for Implementation of Wind/Hybrid Power Projects in the State” issued on May 2, 2025….
Author: PPD Team Date: December 24, 2024 India is set to launch its Critical Mineral Mission in 2025, an initiative to secure essential minerals for the country’s green energy transition and electric vehicle (EV) sector growth. This mission will bring together multiple ministries, industries, research institutions, and global think tanks to ensure a sustainable supply of critical minerals like lithium and cobalt. The demand for these minerals is expected to surge, particularly for EVs, renewable…
Author: PPD Team Date: April 17, 2025 The European Commission has approved a €400 million Spanish State aid scheme to support the production of renewable hydrogen. The scheme will be implemented through the European Hydrogen Bank’s Auctions-as-a-Service tool. It will enable the construction of up to 345 MW of electrolyser capacity and the production of up to 221,000 tonnes of renewable hydrogen in Spain. The support will help the country move towards its national target…