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With clarity on the wind energy auction pipeline and ratification of power purchase agreements (PPAs) helping improve their order book, renewable energy (RE) firms, especially wind power equipment makers, are attracting the attention of analysts and investors. The domestic market is on a growth path in the competitive bidding regime and there is higher demand for clean energy, now considered reliable, affordable and a mainstream source.Interestingly, even as the price is recovering, the internal rate of return (IRR) for RE producers is seeing downside pressure; yet, companies are positive. For instance, after seeing a decline, prices of wind power have started firming up since last month. While Adani Green Energy and KCT Renewable Energy have offered to supply electricity at Rs 2.85 a unit in their bids for 75 Mw each, the rates are seen crossing Rs 3-3.5 a unit in the coming months.Wind power rates had fallen below Rs 2.50 per kWh, with the lowest being Rs 2.43 in a 500 Mw reverse ..