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					</table><p>NTPC Green Energy (NGEL), a wholly owned subsidiary of <a href="https://www.ntpc.co.in/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NTPC</a>, has invited expressions of interest from India-based or global offshore wind power companies to form a consortium to develop offshore wind power projects in India.</p>
<p>NGEL plans to collaborate with a partner company with knowledge and experience in offshore wind project development across the globe.</p>
<p>In the long term, the consortium is expected to help NGEL develop in-house expertise and subsequently develop solutions for the execution and maintenance of offshore wind projects.</p>
<p>With the help of these projects, NTPC intends to reach a renewable energy capacity target of 60 GW by 2032.</p>
<p>The last date to submit the bids is August 14, 2023. Bids will be opened on August 16.</p>
<p>To be eligible, the bidders must have commissioned at least 200 MW of offshore wind power projects globally. They should have operation and management experience of a minimum of 500 MW of cumulative capacity of offshore wind turbines.</p>
<p>They should have at least three years of experience in owning, operating, and decommissioning offshore wind energy projects. They should also have a minimum of five years of project management experience.</p>
<p>The company should have managed marine surveys for offshore wind development and commissioned offshore wind transmission systems for at least 50 MW projects.</p>
<p>The company must have in place policies for environment, health and safety, quality assurance, anti-bribery, antifraud, anti-slavery, and anti-collusion. They should not have any major pending litigation or be in breach of national security.</p>
<p>The net worth of the bidders must be a minimum ₹12.5 billion (~$151.74 million), and their annual turnover for the last three financial years must be a minimum ₹5 billion (~$60.69 million).</p>
<p>They must also have a plan in place to meet the funding requirements for the projects and be experienced in raising ₹5 billion (~$60.69 million) to ₹10 billion (~$121.39 million).</p>
<p>Under the agreed capital contribution for the development of the projects, NGEL will provide milestone funding on mutually agreed terms.</p>
<p>In June last year, R.K Singh, Union Minister for Power and New &amp; Renewable Energy, <a href="https://www.mercomindia.com/mnre-tender-lease-sea-bed-4-gw-of-offshore-wind" target="_blank" rel="noopener">announced</a> that bids for offshore wind energy blocks of 4 GW annually for three years would be issued annually. Starting the financial year 2022-23, the bids will be released for projects to be developed in Tamil Nadu and Gujarat.</p>
<p>Following the announcement, in November 2022, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy <a href="https://www.mercomindia.com/bids-for-12-gw-of-offshore-wind-energy" target="_blank" rel="noopener">issued</a> a draft tender to select wind power developers for leasing sea-bed areas to develop 4 GW of offshore wind power projects off the coast of Tamil Nadu.</p>
<p>In May 2023, the Ministry of Power <a href="https://www.mercomindia.com/ists-waived-offshore-wind-green-hydrogen-ammonia" target="_blank" rel="noopener">extended</a> the purview of inter-state transmission charges waiver to include offshore wind projects to facilitate the implementation and expansion of these projects.</p>
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NTPC Invites Bids to Form Consortium to Develop Offshore Wind Projects


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					</table><p><a href="https://cms.mercomindia.com/mercoms-second-series-begins-in-bengaluru/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Mercom India held the first event of the “C&amp;I Clean Energy Meet 2023” series in Bengaluru.</strong></a> The event was hosted in partnership with the Federation of Karnataka Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FKCCI). FKCCI is an apex organization for industry, trade, and service sectors in Karnataka and has been in operation for over a century. The Clean Energy Meet series, hosted across major cities in India, focuses on C&amp;I businesses transitioning to renewables for their energy needs. These events provide an unique single platform for consumers to come face to face with renewable energy stakeholders to understand and implement the benefits of the renewable transition.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.mercomindia.com/government-ntpc-invest-30-net-worth-green-arm" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>The government has allowed NTPC to invest in its subsidiary, NTPC Green Energy (NGEL), beyond the limit allowed for a ‘maharatna’ central public sector enterprise (CPSE). </strong></a> The extant guidelines prescribe a ceiling of 30% of a CPSE’s net worth for making such investments. The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, also exempted NGEL’s investment in NTPC Renewable Energy and its other joint ventures and subsidiaries, subject to a ceiling of 15% of its net worth beyond the monetary ceiling of ₹50 billion (~$605 million) to ₹75 billion (~$1 billion).</p>
<p><a href="https://cms.mercomindia.com/brookfield-aquire-kkrs-stake-x-elio/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Global investment firm Kohlberg Kravis Roberts (KKR) has agreed to sell 50% of its stake in renewable developer X-ELIO to its joint venture partner Brookfield Renewable</strong></a>. Financial details were not disclosed. Since KKR’s initial investment in 2015, followed by Brookfield’s acquisition of a 50% stake in 2019, X-ELIO has benefitted from over $2 billion of investment. X-ELIO has constructed or developed 3 GW of renewable energy projects globally.</p>
<p><strong><a href="https://www.mercomindia.com/maharashtra-tariffs-8-7-mw-solar-power-under-kusum" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) has adopted tariffs of ₹3.28 ($0.039)/kWh, ₹3.29 ($0.039)/kWh, and ₹3.30 (~$0.040)/kWh for the procurement of 8.7 MW of solar power on a long-term basis.</a></strong> The Commission noted that the solar power procured from the projects would be eligible to fulfill the solar renewable purchase obligation (RPO) of the Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company (MSEDCL).</p>
<p><a href="https://cms.mercomindia.com/iit-mandi-solar-cell-metal-oxide-layers/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology Mandi (IIT Mandi) have claimed a breakthrough in producing metal oxide layers for use in advanced architecture silicon solar cells using a cost-effective</strong></a> method. This innovative process could pave the way for the commercial production of advanced solar cells with improved efficiency and lower costs, contributing to the widespread adoption of renewable energy sources.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.mercomindia.com/indian-oil-om-8-mw-solar-project-ahmedabad" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Indian Oil Corporation (IOCL) has invited bids for the operation and maintenance (O&amp;M) of an existing 8 MW solar power project at the LPG bottling plant at Sanand in Ahmedabad for five years.</strong></a> The last date to submit the bids is April 15, 2023. Bids will be opened on April 17. The project’s estimated cost is ₹40.9 million (~$494,921). Bidders need not submit any earnest money deposit to participate in bidding. The successful bidder must submit an amount equivalent to 3% of the total contract value as a security deposit.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.mercomindia.com/sterling-and-wilson-bos-package-solar" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy, the solar engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) arm of Shapoorji Pallonji Group</strong></a>, won NTPC’s tender for the balance of system (BOS) package to develop 1.2 GW (4*300 MW) of solar power projects at Khavda renewable park in Gujarat. The aggregate capacity of the project is approximately 1.5 GW. The total bid value, including the operation and maintenance for 3 years, is ₹21 billion (~$254 million).</p>
<p><a href="https://www.mercomindia.com/jsw-greenko-win-karnatakas-1-gw-pumped-storage-projects" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>JSW Neo Energy (JSW Energy) and Greenko KA 01 IREP (Greenko) have won the Power Company of Karnataka’s (PCKL) auction to supply 1 GW of energy for 8 hours daily from pumped hydro storage</strong></a> projects providing continuous 5-hour discharge. JSW Neo Energy won 300 MW by quoting ₹14.75 million (~$178,661), and Greenko bagged 700 MW by quoting ₹14.76 million (~$178,782) under the bucket-filling method. Greenko had quoted for 960 MW. The starting price for the e-reverse auction was set as ₹14.88 million (~$180,235).</p>
<p><a href="https://cms.mercomindia.com/india-voices-concern-over-europes-carbon-tariff-measure-at-wto/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>India has expressed concern about the carbon border measures proposed by the European Union (EU) at a recent meeting of the World Trade Organization’s (WTO) Committee on Trade and Environment</strong></a>. Presenting a paper on the increasing use of environmental measures as protectionist non-tariff barriers, India said it was concerned about the proposed Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), which seeks to impose a carbon tariff on carbon-intensive products imported into Europe.</p>
<p><a href="https://cms.mercomindia.com/constant-climate-centric-funding-can-limit-global-temperature-under-1-5c/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Financial support from developed economies to developing nations which is a critical enabler of climate action has been inadequate, said scientists in the latest Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)</strong></a> report highlighting that the promised mobilization of $100 billion under the Paris Climate Accord hasn’t materialized for the developing countries. India welcomed the much-needed financial support to provide developing countries with the required technology to help cut greenhouse gas emissions. The report emphasized that India has consistently held the position that development is our first defense against climate change.</p>
<p><a href="https://cms.mercomindia.com/ntpcs-subsidiary-projects-for-indianoil-refineries/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>NTPC Limited’s wholly owned subsidiary, NGEL, has entered into a joint venture agreement with Indian Oil Corporation (IOCL) to develop renewable energy projects</strong></a> that can meet round-the-clock power requirements to meet the electricity demands of IOCL refineries. The signing of the joint venture agreement between NTPC Limited and IOCL is expected to facilitate the two companies in achieving the Clean Energy Targets set by the Government of India in their respective core businesses, an official statement said.</p>
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					</table><p>The government has allowed <a href="https://www.ntpc.co.in/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NTPC</a> to invest in its subsidiary, NTPC Green Energy (NGEL), beyond the limit allowed for a ‘maharatna’ central public sector enterprise (CPSE).</p>
<p>The extant guidelines prescribe a ceiling of 30% of a CPSE’s net worth for making such investments.</p>
<p>The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, also exempted NGEL’s investment in NTPC Renewable Energy and its other joint ventures and subsidiaries, subject to a ceiling of 15% of its net worth beyond the monetary ceiling of ₹50 billion (~$605 million) to ₹75 billion (~$1 billion).</p>
<p>NTPC has set a target of reaching a renewable energy operational capacity of 12 GW by 2025 and 60 GW capacity by 2032.</p>
<p>The exemption will help decrease India’s dependency on conventional sources of energy by diversifying the country’s energy generation sources and decreasing the coal import bills. Further, it will also help ensure a 24X7 power supply to every corner of the country.</p>
<p>The exemption will accelerate India’s efforts in achieving the goal of 500 GW of non-fossil energy capacity by the end of the current decade.</p>
<p>The investments by NTPC and its subsidiaries align with the government’s ‘Panchamrit’ program that was announced at the COP26 Summit as part of India’s contribution to climate action.</p>
<p>NTPC Green Energy has 15 renewable energy assets of 2,861 MW, which are operational or nearing commercial operation date.</p>
<p>NTPC incorporated its green energy arm in April 2022 to support its green targets and <a href="https://www.mercomindia.com/ntpc-to-transfer-15-renewable-assets-worth" target="_blank" rel="noopener">inked</a> a business transfer agreement with the latter to transfer its 15 solar and wind assets.</p>
<p>The projects have a combined capacity of 2.8 GW. Of the 15 renewable projects, 13 projects with 2.2 GW capacity are fully operational, and the remaining two projects totaling 600 MW have attained an operational capacity of 350 MW.</p>
<p>The net worth of the 15 renewable energy assets is ₹13.7 billion (~$171.8 million) as of March 31, 2022, which is 1% of the net worth of NTPC, i.e., ₹1.4 trillion (~$17 billion).</p>
<p>Last month, NGEL <a href="https://www.mercomindia.com/ntpc-proposals-green-term-loan-of-%e2%82%b990-billion" target="_blank" rel="noopener">invited</a> proposals from banks for a green term loan of up to ₹90 billion (~$1 billion) to repay debt obligations towards NTPC against the acquisition of 15 renewable assets.</p>
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Government Allows NTPC to Invest Over 30% of Net Worth in its Green Arm


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<p>Revenue from 15 renewable energy assets intended to be transferred is ₹9.17 billion (~$115.39 million) in FY 2022, which is 0.68% of NTPC&#8217;s total revenue of ₹1.35 trillion (~$16.98 billion) as of March 31, 2022.</p>
<p>The net worth of the 15 renewable energy assets is ₹13.65 billion (~$171.77 million) as of March 31, 2022, which is 1.01% of the net worth of NTPC, i.e., ₹1.35 trillion (~$16.98 billion).</p>
<p>The consideration for the transfer of the renewable energy assets has been set at ₹100.67 billion (~$1.26 billion) based on the book value as per the audited financials as of March 31, 2022, payable through a combination of cash, equity shares, and debt liability.</p>
<p>NTPC also decided to transfer 100% equity shareholding held in NTPC Renewable Energy, a wholly-owned subsidiary of NTPC, to NTPC Green Energy through a share purchase agreement. NTPC Renewable Energy&#8217;s proposed transfer revenue is ₹7.8 million (~$98,160) in FY 2022. The net worth of NTPC Renewable Energy is ₹7.28 billion (~$91.61 million) as of March 31, 2022, which is 0.52% of NTPC&#8217;s net worth.</p>
<p>The sale and transfer of assets are expected to be completed within 120 days.</p>
<p>Recently, NTPC Renewable Energy <a href="https://mercomindia.com/daily-news-wrap-up-total-eren-commissions-solar-project/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">inked</a> an agreement with Gujarat Alkalies and Chemicals (GACL) to meet its green energy and green hydrogen objectives. The agreement envisions collaboration on renewable energy, green methanol, and green ammonia and exploring opportunities to supply 100 MW of round-the-clock renewable power.</p>
<p>NTPC Renewable Energy also <a href="https://mercomindia.com/daily-news-wrap-up-ntpc-develop-10-gw-renewable-park/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">signed</a> a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Rajasthan government to develop a 10 GW ultra mega renewable energy power park. The MoU marks another step toward achieving the renewable capacity addition targets of NTPC.</p>
<p>NTPC REL has won 4 GW renewable energy capacity by bidding for tenders that are being implemented. It is also developing an  Ultra Mega renewable energy power park of 4.75 GW capacity in the Rann of Kutch, Gujarat.</p>
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