NHPC Seeks Empanelment for Offshore Wind Projects

16 Jan 2024 CW Team

The National Hydroelectric Power Corporation (NHPC) has initiated the tender process, inviting firms to seek empanelment for offshore wind projects. This move is in line with NHPC's strategic expansion into renewable energy, particularly offshore wind, to diversify its energy portfolio.

The empanelment tender signals NHPC's commitment to exploring and harnessing wind energy resources off the coast. By engaging with potential partners, NHPC aims to establish a pool of qualified firms capable of contributing to the development of offshore wind projects.

The foray into offshore wind aligns with India's broader goals of increasing the share of renewable energy in its overall energy mix. NHPC's venture into this sector showcases the organisation's adaptability and commitment to exploring innovative avenues for clean energy generation.

Empanelling firms for offshore wind projects reflects NHPC's proactive approach to leveraging expertise from the industry. The tender process seeks to identify competent and experienced partners who can collaborate effectively in the development, execution, and management of offshore wind initiatives.

As NHPC takes this significant step towards offshore wind energy, it contributes to the country's renewable energy ambitions while opening opportunities for industry collaboration and technological advancements in the offshore wind sector.

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