India awards 1.5 GW peak renewable tender at record-low $0.068/kWh tariff

India's state energy company SECI awarded 1.5 gigawatts of four-hour peak renewable capacity at a lowest tariff of $0.068 per kilowatt-hour, demonstrating continued cost compression in competitive solar and wind procurement.

First covered Aug 23, 2026 · 10:50 PM PT · 1 article · no longer in the live window

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34d PV Magazine India hits $0.068/kWh tariff in 4-hour peak renewable power tender — SECI has discovered a lowest tariff of INR 5.99 ($0.068)/kWh in its 1.5 GW tender for four-hour assured peak renewable power.

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mercomindia.com SECI Invites Bids for 1.5 GWh Peak Power Supply Under CfD Mechanism - Mercom India

renewablewatch.in SECI Floats Tender for 1,500 MWh Assured Peak Renewable Power Supply Under CfD Mechanism - Renewable Watch

renewablewatch.in SECI floats tender for 1.5 GW renewable projects - Renewable Watch

Appeared in: 2026-08-24 (#1)

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