Wind power sector hopes to see demand surge on low tariff

After recent auction, Centre looking to award projects for additional 4,000 Mw

The success of the country’s first-ever auction for wind power projects is likely to spur the demand for the alternative energy source.
 
With the tariff plunging to Rs 3.46 per unit in the auction held on Thursday, wind energy contrators are expecting more states to come forward to either award projects or buy cheaper wind power.
 
Officials in the ministry of new and renewable energy (MNRE), too, say the govenment is looking to award projects to generate 4000 Mw of additional wind power, through auction in two tranches.
 
“We are hopeful that this tender has garnered