JSW Energy said its solar power subsidiary has bagged 810 MW blended wind energy projects under an auction conducted by SECI. The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) had conducted an auction for setting up 2,500 MW ISTS (Interstate Transmission System) projects under tariff based competitive bidding. The tender was floated in June. Solar power constitutes up to 20% of a blended wind energy project.
BSE filing said, “JSW Solar (100% subsidiary of JSW Energy) has received Letter of Awards for total Blended Wind capacity of 810 MW from SECI against tariff based competitive bid invited by SECI for setting up of 2,500 MW ISTS-connected Blended Wind Power Projects (Tranche – IX).”