SECI has issued a first-of-its-kind tender for procuring 500 MW ‘firm and dispatchable’ renewable power. The tender specifies a fixed hourly demand profile across the year, unchanged during the 25-year PPA term (see figure). Project developers must meet at least 90% of total hourly demand on a monthly basis. Penalty for any further shortfall is stipulated at 1.5x PPA tariff…

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