SECI Issues Fresh Tender for 1,200 MW of Wind Capacity
The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has floated a tender for 1,200 MW of Inter-State Transmission System (ISTS)-connected wind power capacity, according to a report by Swarajya published on 8 October 2026. The tender adds to an already active procurement cycle for utility-scale wind energy under central government initiatives.
No further details on bid deadlines, tariff structures or project location constraints were available from the single published report at the time of writing.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Tendering Authority | Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) |
| Capacity | 1,200 MW |
| Transmission Connection | ISTS (Inter-State Transmission System) |
| Tender Type | Wind Based Power |
| Source Reported | Swarajya, 8 October 2026 |
India's Wind Project Pipeline: Scale and Distribution
Projects India tracks 339 live wind-based power projects across India, with one project added to the database in the last 90 days. The pipeline spans multiple stages, from early planning through to construction and completion.
The stage breakdown of tracked projects illustrates where activity is concentrated:
- Under Approvals: 121 projects
- Completed: 84 projects
- Planning: 55 projects
- Construction Started: 55 projects
- Approvals Received: 8 projects
- Early / Announced: 5 projects
The 121 projects currently under approvals represent a significant near-term pipeline, indicating that a substantial volume of capacity could move into procurement and construction phases in coming months.
Geography: Where Wind Projects Are Concentrated
Gujarat leads the tracked pipeline by a considerable margin, with 124 wind-based power projects, followed by Maharashtra at 58 and Andhra Pradesh at 42. Karnataka accounts for 36 projects, Tamil Nadu for 25 and Madhya Pradesh for 22.
Recent projects entering the construction phase include a Rs 1,800 crore wind power unit in Koppal, Karnataka, promoted by Serentica Renewables India Private Limited; a Rs 468 crore wind unit in Bharuch, Gujarat, by KPI Green Energy Limited; and projects by Sprng Akshaya Urja Private Limited in Dindigul, Tamil Nadu, and National Aluminium Company Limited in Tuticorin, Tamil Nadu. A Rs 944 crore wind-solar hybrid project by AMPIN Energy Utility Private Limited is also under construction in Rajasthan.
On the approvals side, a Rs 300 crore wind farm project at Dhanushkodi, Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu, promoted by the National Institute of Wind Energy, and a Rs 40 crore project at Alot, Ratlam, Madhya Pradesh, by Purvah Green Power Private Limited, are both listed as under approvals. A wind-solar hybrid unit at Fulsar, Bhavnagar, Gujarat, by Aditya Birla Renewables Limited is also at the approvals stage.
Context Within the Broader Power Sector
The SECI tender sits within an active period for India's power project sector. ISTS-connected wind tenders allow developers to site projects in high-wind-resource locations and wheel power across state boundaries, broadening the pool of viable project sites beyond state-specific resource constraints.
Projects India currently records zero open tenders in the Power Projects sector on its live tenders page, meaning the SECI wind tender had not yet appeared in the tracked open-tender database at the time this article was prepared. Suppliers and contractors are advised to monitor the live tenders feed for updates as the procurement progresses.
What this means for suppliers and contractors
A 1,200 MW ISTS-connected tender from SECI represents a significant volume of potential equipment and construction demand. Wind turbine manufacturers, tower fabricators, foundation contractors, cable suppliers and balance-of-plant contractors should note the tender and track its progression through document release and bid submission stages.
Geographically, suppliers already active in Gujarat — which hosts 124 of the 339 tracked wind projects — and in Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka, are likely to be well-positioned if project sites are allocated in established wind corridors. However, because ISTS connectivity removes the constraint of matching generation to local state load, project locations remain open until developers finalise site selections.
The broader pipeline of 55 projects currently in construction and 121 under approvals signals sustained demand for wind equipment and civil works beyond this single tender. Contractors tracking large-scale renewables should review the full wind-based power project list to identify pre-bid engagement opportunities across multiple active promoters.
Frequently asked questions
What is the SECI 1,200 MW wind power tender about?
SECI has floated a tender for 1,200 MW of ISTS-connected wind power capacity, as reported by Swarajya on 8 October 2026. ISTS connectivity allows developers to site projects in high-resource locations and supply power across state boundaries. Further bid details were not available at the time of reporting.
How many wind power projects are active in India?
Projects India tracks 339 live wind-based power projects across India. Of these, 121 are under approvals, 55 are in construction, 55 are in planning, and 84 have been completed. Gujarat leads with 124 tracked projects, followed by Maharashtra at 58 and Andhra Pradesh at 42.
Which states have the most wind power projects in India?
Based on Projects India's tracked data, Gujarat leads with 124 wind-based power projects, followed by Maharashtra at 58, Andhra Pradesh at 42, Karnataka at 36, Tamil Nadu at 25, and Madhya Pradesh at 22.
