Centre Cancels 11.4 GW in Green Energy Tenders

04 Aug 2025 CW Team

The Indian government has cancelled renewable energy procurement tenders totalling 11,400 MW (11.4 GW) since April 2023, amounting to nearly Rs 800 billion in project value. The tenders, floated by central Renewable Energy Implementing Agencies (REIAs) such as SECI, NTPC, NHPC, and SJVN, were withdrawn due to evolving market and policy conditions, Parliament was informed this week.

Minister of State for New and Renewable Energy, Shripad Yesso Naik, shared the figures in the Rajya Sabha, stating that the cancellations, completed by 30 June 2025, reflect the government’s efforts to streamline tender processes and address implementation hurdles.

Officials cited various reasons for the cancellations, including weak bidder response, grid connectivity limitations, and tariff misalignment. In response, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy is working to revise bidding guidelines, enhance project appraisal mechanisms, and ensure better coordination between central and state agencies.

These steps aim to prevent future cancellations, improve procurement stability, and restore investor confidence.

India has committed to achieving 500 GW of non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030. Officials emphasised that these cancellations are part of a broader realignment strategy to stay on course while addressing operational and policy inefficiencies in the sector.

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