MNRE to decide norms for 1,000 MW wind auction

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has invited stakeholders for consultation to firm up norms for auction of 1,000 MW grid-connected wind power capacity. ´It is proposed to hold another round of consultations on August 23, 2016 with stakeholders on the revised draft guidelines for the scheme for setting up 1,000 MW wind power capacity through tariff based competitive bidding,´ a senior official said. The official said the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) would float tenders next month for setting up wind projects with cumulative capacity of 1,000 MW to supply power to non-windy states.