JSW Energy Limited today announced the successful commissioning of 85 megawatts (MW) of new renewable energy capacity, comprising 74 MW of solar (including a portion of the NHPC Hybrid Project) and 11 MW of wind power. With this addition, the company’s total installed capacity now stands at 13,295 MW.
Renewable energy now represents 57% of JSW Energy’s total capacity portfolio, which includes 3,720 MW of wind, 2,286 MW of solar, and 1,631 MW of hydro power. JSW Energy’s locked-in generation portfolio stands at 30.5 GW, including 13.3 GW operational, 12.5 GW under construction across thermal and renewable projects, 150 MW of hydro assets under acquisition, and a 4.6 GW development pipeline.
The company has also secured 29.4 GWh of energy storage capacity, consisting of 26.4 GWh from hydro pumped storage projects and 3.0 GWh from battery energy storage systems. JSW Energy is on track to achieve 30 GW of generation capacity and 40 GWh of storage capacity by FY 2030, while targeting carbon neutrality by 2050.
A key player in India’s private power sector and part of the USD 23 billion JSW Group, JSW Energy operates across the entire power value chain, including generation, transmission, and energy storage. The company is recognized for its operational excellence, strong governance, and sustainable growth strategy, consistently creating value for stakeholders.
Since commencing operations in 2000 with its first 2×130 MW thermal plant in Vijayanagar, Karnataka, JSW Energy has expanded its generation portfolio from 260 MW to 13.3 GW, achieving broad diversification across fuel types, geographies, and off-take arrangements. The company is currently developing multiple projects totaling 12.5 GW, reaffirming its commitment to achieve 30 GW of total capacity by 2030.
JSW Energy is a key player in India’s private power sector and is part of the $23 billion JSW Group, which operates across industries such as steel, energy, infrastructure, cement, and sports. Since beginning operations in 2000 with a 260 MW thermal plant in Vijayanagar, Karnataka, the company has expanded its footprint significantly. It now manages a diverse portfolio of assets in generation and transmission, with operations guided by strong governance, disciplined capital allocation, and a long-term sustainability vision. Currently, the company is executing power projects totaling 12.5 GW across various locations, reinforcing its ambition to become a 30 GW power producer by the end of the decade.
