SECI Invites EOIs from Bulk Power Consumers for Long-Term Renewable Energy Procurement

SECI Invites EOIs from Bulk Power Consumers for Long-Term Renewable Energy Procurement

July 20, 2026

The Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited (SECI) has invited Expressions of Interest (EOIs) from bulk electricity consumers across the country for the long-term procurement of renewable energy. The initiative is designed to assess market demand, aggregate power requirements, and support large electricity consumers in transitioning to clean energy through structured procurement models.

The EOI is open to a broad range of power-intensive consumers, including manufacturing industries, data centres, metro rail corporations, commercial establishments, industrial parks, and electricity distribution companies (DISCOMs). SECI intends to help these organizations secure renewable power through multiple project development models such as Build Own Operate (BOO), Build Own Operate Transfer (BOOT), Joint Ventures, Captive, Group Captive, and Third-Party Open Access.

Leveraging its expertise in land acquisition, transmission connectivity, engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) management, and project execution, SECI aims to simplify renewable energy procurement while reducing project development risks for commercial, industrial, and government buyers. The corporation will facilitate end-to-end project development to accelerate green power adoption across multiple sectors.

According to the EOI, the minimum renewable energy requirement is 50 MW for an individual entity or a group of consumers. However, SECI has indicated that smaller power requirements may also be considered if they can be aggregated into larger renewable energy projects. This flexible approach is expected to encourage greater participation from industries seeking long-term clean power solutions.

Importantly, the current EOI is non-binding and serves purely as a demand assessment exercise. There is no application fee, Earnest Money Deposit (EMD), or Performance Bank Guarantee (PBG) required at this stage. Commercial terms, pricing, and contractual obligations will be finalized later during the execution of formal Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs).

The initiative aligns with India’s objective of expanding renewable energy adoption while supporting the national target of 500 GW of non-fossil fuel electricity capacity by 2030. By aggregating demand from large consumers and streamlining renewable power procurement, SECI aims to accelerate industrial decarbonization, improve access to green electricity, and strengthen India’s clean energy ecosystem.