NLC India, Adyant Secure SJVN Wind Project

NLC India, Adyant Secure SJVN Wind Project

NLC India Limited (NLCIL), a Navratna company under the Ministry of Coal, Government of India, received a Letter of Award (LoA) for a 200 MW Wind Power Project from SJVN Limited at a tariff of Rs. 3.74/kWh. Meanwhile, Adyant Enersol secured a 112 MW wind project at a tariff rate of Rs. 3.81/kWh.

NLC India Limited emerged successful in the reverse auction conducted by SJVN Limited on 17 January 2025. NLCIL Wind Power Capacity reached 301 MW after this award. The latest win aligns with its company’s goal to achieve 10 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2030. NLCIL’s renewable energy journey began in 2013 with a 51 MW wind project. This latest win marks a significant expansion of its wind energy portfolio, increasing its total wind power capacity to over 300 MW.

Project Highlights:

Speaking on this achievement, Prasanna Kumar Motupalli, Chairman & Managing Director of NLC India Limited, stated: “Winning this 200 MW wind project further strengthens our commitment to sustainable and clean energy solutions. Our strategy aligns with India’s energy transition goals, and we are determined to contribute significantly to a greener future. NLCIL is making remarkable progress in expanding its renewable energy portfolio, ensuring a more sustainable future for generations to come. Our investments in renewable energy will play a crucial role in strengthening India’s green economy and meeting global climate commitments.”

As NLC India Limited accelerates its green energy transition, with its investments in solar and wind energy, hybrid power projects, battery energy storage systems (BESS), and green hydrogen initiatives. The execution of this project will be carried out in compliance with the stipulated timelines outlined in the tender, and NLCIL remains committed to delivering clean energy solutions with efficiency and excellence.

Previous Tender A Brief Comparison 

SJVN awarded its latest project at a lower tariff than its previous 600 MW wind tender. In that tender, 170 MW of the total 600 MW capacity was allocated at a tariff of Rs. 3.98 per kWh. In comparison, Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (GUVNL) wind tender, which was awarded at even lower rates to Juniper Green Energy at Rs. 3.56 per kWh for 50 MW.  Other winners of the project were RIH Renewables, which was awarded 40 MW at Rs. 3.59 per kWh.