News ArticleJSW Energy Adds 1,784 MW Power Capacity Since April 2026, Total Installed Capacity Hits 15,237 MW
Renewable capacity additions include solar, wind, hybrid, and hydro projects; company targets 30 GW capacity and carbon neutrality by 2050
JSW Energy Limited has expanded its power generation capacity by 1,784 MW since April 2026, including 1,484 MW from renewable sources, increasing total installed capacity to 15,237 MW. The renewable additions consist of solar, wind, hybrid, and hydro projects along with 300 MW thermal capacity. The company targets 30 GW capacity and carbon neutrality by 2050.
JSW Energy Limited
Capacity Expansion
JSW Energy Limited has increased its installed power generation capacity by 1,784 MW since April 2026, including 1,484 MW of renewable energy projects, bringing the total capacity to 15,237 MW.
The 1,484 MW renewable additions during the current fiscal year include 624 MW of solar power, 108 MW of wind, 601 MW of hybrid projects, and 150 MW of hydro power capacity.
Additionally, the company incorporated 300 MW of inorganic thermal capacity from Maruti Clean Coal & Power Ltd.
JSW Energy's operational portfolio now consists of approximately 61% renewable energy, totaling 9,279 MW with wind, solar, hybrid, and hydro assets.
The thermal power portfolio stands at 5,958 MW, contributing to the overall 15.2 GW installed generation capacity.
JSW Energy has 15.3 GW of projects under construction and 2.0 GW of group captive projects in advanced discussions, supported by 4.5 GW of signed Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs). The development pipeline includes an additional 2.4 GW capacity potential proposals or projects in earlier stages of planning and approvals.
Highlights
- 1,784 MW of generation capacity added since April 2026, including 1,484 MW renewable capacity
- Total installed capacity reaches 15,237 MW (15.2 GW)
- Renewable share of total operational capacity is about 61% (9,279 MW)
- Renewable capacity mix: 3,125 MW wind, 2,457 MW solar, 1,916 MW hybrid, 1,781 MW hydro
- Thermal capacity totals 5,958 MW
- Projects under construction total 15.3 GW, with 2.0 GW group captive projects under advanced discussion and 2.4 GW in development pipeline
Key Data Snapshot
What happened
- JSW Energy added 1,784 MW of power generation capacity since April 2026, including 1,484 MW from renewable sources.
- The total installed capacity of JSW Energy now stands at 15,237 MW (15.2 GW).
Key details
- Renewable additions include 624 MW solar, 108 MW wind, 601 MW hybrid, and 150 MW hydro projects.
- An additional 300 MW of thermal capacity was added through Maruti Clean Coal & Power Ltd.
- Current renewable portfolio constitutes about 61% of total operational capacity, totaling 9,279 MW.
- Thermal portfolio stands at 5,958 MW.
- Capacity under construction is 15.3 GW with group captive projects and development pipeline totaling 4.4 GW combined.
Strategic context
- JSW Energy targets 30 GW generation capacity and 40 GWh energy storage by 2030.
- The company aims to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050.
Regulatory and governance context
- The announcement is made under Regulation 30 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
- JSW Energy is part of the USD 25 billion JSW Group with presence across steel, energy, infrastructure, cement, and sports sectors.
Highlights
- 1,784 MW of generation capacity added since April 2026, including 1,484 MW renewable capacity
- Total installed capacity reaches 15,237 MW (15.2 GW)
- Renewable share of total operational capacity is about 61% (9,279 MW)
- Renewable capacity mix: 3,125 MW wind, 2,457 MW solar, 1,916 MW hybrid, 1,781 MW hydro
- Thermal capacity totals 5,958 MW
- Projects under construction total 15.3 GW, with 2.0 GW group captive projects under advanced discussion and 2.4 GW in development pipeline
Disclosures
- Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015
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