OMNI Features｜SECI Issues Bids For 400 MW Wind-Solar Hybrid Projects．Moray Projects Contribute £700m GVA to UK．First Offshore Wind Power Project Equipped a Single Unit Capacity of 16 MW Turbines Successfully Connected to the Grid

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｜SECI Issues Bids For 400 MW Wind-Solar Hybrid Projects to Boost Renewable Energy Capacity In India
The Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited (SECI) has issued a Request for Selection (RfS) for the development of 400 MW ISTS-connected (Inter State Transmission System) wind-solar hybrid power projects in India under Tariff-Based Competitive Bidding. This initiative, part of SECI's Tranche-IX, aims to invite hybrid power developers to set up projects on a Build Own Operate (BOO) basis.

SECI, a government enterprise under the Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE), plays a crucial role in promoting and commercializing solar energy technologies in India. The guidelines for this competitive bidding process were issued by the Ministry of Power (MoP) in August 2023. These guidelines aim to procure power from grid-connected wind-solar hybrid projects, ensuring a long-term supply of renewable energy.

SECI has issued an RfS for 400 MW ISTS-connected wind-solar hybrid projects. The Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) is ₹10,59,480. Bids must be submitted by 31st July 2024. Selected developers will have 24 months to complete the projects, enhancing India's renewable energy capacity and aligning with national sustainability goals.

｜Moray Projects Contribute £700m GVA to UK
The development and construction of Moray East and Moray West created over 8000 full-time equivalent (FTE) years of employment and contributed over £700m in Gross Value Added (GVA) to the UK economy, according to modelling work commissioned by Ocean Winds.

The Moray wind farm sites, all located in the Moray Firth, have a total capacity of over 4GW. According to a study conducted by BVG Associates, it is projected that over its lifetime, the Moray West wind farm will directly contribute £800 million to the Scottish economy.

｜First Offshore Wind Power Project Equipped a Single Unit Capacity of 16 MW Turbines Successfully Connected to the Grid
The Zhangpu Offshore Wind Power Project Phase II in China, situated in the sea area of Zhangpu County, Fujian Province, has recently achieved successful grid connection. This wind farm, located about 30 kilometers from the coastline, has a total installed capacity of 400 MW and is the nation's first offshore wind farm to exclusively employ large-scale wind turbines with a single unit capacity of over 13 MW. Among these, approximately six 16 MW offshore wind turbine units are in mass production. After becoming operational, the project is projected to produce 1.6 billion kWh of clean green electricity annually, which is anticipated to fulfill the annual electricity needs of 680,000 households and concurrently reduce carbon emissions by approximately 1.36 million tons.

Reference: Gov.cn｜Renews.biz｜Solarquarter