NHPC’s Offshore Wind Venture Highlights:

– NHPC issues EoI for India’s first offshore wind plant, aiming for 27 GW by 2030.

– Seeks global partnerships under the Build-Own-Operate model; the initial step in the tendering process.

– India’s vast 7500 km coastline holds the potential for around 70 GW in offshore wind energy.

– 2023 strategy eyes bidding on 37 GW offshore projects; Gujarat and Tamil Nadu to procure power at Rs 4 per unit.

– NHPC, a major player, ranks globally in renewable, wind, and solar capacities.

– Anticipated installation of 13.5 GW renewable capacity in 2023 with Rs 74,000 crore investment.

Originally published on Saur Energy