Vena Energy Secures India’s First Load-Following 100 MW Solar-Wind PPA
Vena Energy has made history by signing India’s first-ever load-following hybrid solar power purchase agreement (PPA) with SECI. This breakthrough 100 MW hybrid project combines solar and wind generation with energy storage to deliver grid-responsive clean electricity.
Revolutionizing India’s Renewable Energy Sector
This groundbreaking PPA introduces dynamic electricity generation that adapts to real-time grid demands through innovative battery storage technology – a major departure from traditional fixed-supply renewable contracts.
FDRE Configuration: A Smart Grid Breakthrough
The project utilizes the Firm and Dispatchable Renewable Energy (FDRE) scheme’s advanced third option, functioning as a real-time grid optimizer to balance supply with demand fluctuations.
How the Hybrid System Delivers Reliable Power
By combining 133,000 MWh solar and 380,000 MWh wind generation with storage, this solar-wind hybrid solution addresses India’s critical evening peak demand periods with unprecedented flexibility.
Key Environmental and Economic Benefits
- Annual power for 487,000 households
- 488,000 metric tons of CO2 reduction
- 380 million liters of water saved
Energy Storage Powers Grid Flexibility
The system’s grid-scale storage capacity stores excess daytime solar and nighttime wind energy, strategically releasing power during peak demand to maintain stability.
Blueprint for India’s Clean Energy Future
As part of Vena’s 38 GW global portfolio, this project demonstrates how properly designed renewable systems can provide reliable baseload power while supporting India’s ambitious 500 GW renewable target.
