Nodal agency: Ministry of New and Renewable Energy

Policy brief

MNRE has issued a strategy paper outlining project development models for utility and open access offshore wind power projects.

Key highlights

Target Auction 37 GW capacity by FY 2030
Project development models Model A: Site identification and survey completion by NIWE for 500 MW capacity off the coast of Gujarat and Tamil Nadu each awarded through tariff/ VGF-based competitive bidding route for sale of power to DISCOMs
Model B: Site identification by NIWE and lease from MNRE through an appropriate competitive bidding process for sale of power to DISCOMS, private consumers or on the exchanges
Model C: Site identification and development by project developers under lease from MNRE through an appropriate competitive bidding route for sale of power to DISCOMS, private consumers or on the exchanges
Auction timeline, GW
Year Model A Model B Model C Total
FY 2024 0.5 4 0 4.5
FY 2025 0.5 3 0 3.5
FY 2026 0 3 4 7
FY 2027 0 3 4 7
FY 2028 0 1 4 5
FY 2029 0 0 5 5
FY 2030 0 0 5 5
Total 1 14 22 37