NTPC Renewable Energy Limited ,has emerged as a successful bidder in the e-reverse auction conducted by the Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited (SECI) for assured peak renewable power supply. NTPC REL secured 500 MW of contracted capacity in the SECI tender for the selection of renewable energy power developers for assured peak supply of 6,000 MWh, equivalent to 1,500 MW for four hours, from interstate transmission system-connected renewable energy projects in India.
The tender was conducted under the Tariff-Based Competitive Bidding framework, identified as SECI-FDRE-IX. The e-reverse auction concluded on August 21, 2026. NTPC REL secured the 500 MW capacity at a discovered tariff of ₹6.00 per kWh. The project will contribute to the development of assured renewable power capacity designed to meet peak electricity demand.
The tender is part of efforts to increase the availability of renewable energy that can be supplied during periods of high electricity demand. Unlike conventional renewable generation that depends on the availability of solar or wind resources, assured peak supply projects are designed to provide power during specified peak periods.
The successful bid strengthens NTPC REL’s renewable energy portfolio and adds to the NTPC Group’s efforts to expand its presence in the clean energy sector. NTPC REL is focused on developing renewable energy projects and supporting the transition towards a cleaner and more diversified power generation mix.
The 500 MW allocation also highlights the growing role of renewable energy in meeting India’s changing electricity requirements. As demand for reliable and sustainable power continues to increase, projects combining renewable generation with the ability to deliver power during peak periods are expected to become increasingly important.
Under the SECI tender, developers are responsible for setting up the required renewable energy projects connected to the interstate transmission system. The assured supply framework is aimed at improving the reliability and usability of renewable power while supporting the integration of larger volumes of clean energy into the national grid.
NTPC Green Energy, through its subsidiaries including NTPC REL, has been expanding its renewable energy portfolio across solar, wind and other clean energy opportunities. The company is pursuing projects that support India’s broader renewable energy and decarbonisation goals.
The latest SECI award further strengthens NTPC REL’s position in India’s renewable energy market and adds another significant capacity to its growing project portfolio. The company will continue to pursue opportunities that support the development of reliable renewable power and contribute to India’s long-term clean energy transition.
