
Torrent Power bags 300 MW wind project from SECI
Torrent Power's subsidiary, Torrent Green Energy, has secured a 300 MW wind project from SECI under Wind Tranche-XVIII. The project, with a tariff of Rs 3.97 per unit, requires an estimated investment of Rs 2,650 crore. This win increases Torrent's renewable capacity under development to 3.3 GWp, solidifying its position in the power sector.

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