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JSW Energy wins bid for KSK Mahanadi Power with Rs 159.85 billion offer

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JSW Energy has emerged as the top bidder for KSK Mahanadi Power at an auction concluding on October 27, 2024. The Sajjan Jindal-led company offered Rs 159.85 billion to financial creditors, outbidding Adani Power, which had made a final offer of Rs 158.85 billion in the 10th round before opting out. JSW’s proposal includes a 26% equity stake for lenders and an additional Rs 1 billion for operational creditors. This acquisition marks another significant move…

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JSW Energy Q2 FY 2025 net profit at Rs 8.53 billion, revenue up 2% YoY

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JSW Energy reported a consolidated net profit of Rs 8.53 billion for the quarter ended September 2024 (Q2 FY 2025), slightly up from Rs 8.5 billion in the same period last year. The company’s total revenue for Q2 FY 2025 reached Rs 34.59 billion, marking a 2% year-on-year increase. Net generation for the quarter rose by 14% YoY to 9.8 billion units, driven by wind capacity additions and higher generation at thermal and hydro plants….

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JSW Energy signs 1,200 MW hybrid power deals with MSEDCL

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JSW Energy’s subsidiaries, JSW Renew Energy Six Ltd and JSW Renew Energy Thirty Ltd, have signed power purchase agreements (PPAs) with Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Ltd (MSEDCL) for two solar-wind hybrid projects, each with a capacity of 600 MW, totalling 1,200 MW.  These agreements, awarded on August 29 and September 10, 2024, are set for 25 years at a tariff of Rs 3.60/kWh, with projects expected to be operational within 24 months. JSW Energy’s…

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JSW Energy receives ‘A’ ESG rating from MSCI

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JSW Energy has been awarded an ‘A’ rating for Environment, Social, and Corporate Governance (ESG) by Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI). Recognized globally, MSCI’s ratings serve as a crucial tool for the international investment community. This achievement positions JSW Energy among the top ranks of domestic peers in the power generation industry, underscoring its robust ESG policies. The high rating reflects the company’s effective carbon emissions management and strategic focus on renewable energy. Under its…

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JSW Neo Energy acquires 125 MW wind assets from Hetero Group

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JSW Neo Energy Limited (JSWNEL), a subsidiary of JSW Energy Limited, has acquired three special purpose vehicles (SPVs)—Hetero Wind Power Limited, Hetero Wind Power (Pennar) Private Limited, and Hetero Med Solutions Limited—from Hetero Labs Limited and Hetero Drugs Limited.  These SPVs have a combined wind energy capacity of 125 MW. This acquisition aligns with JSW Neo Energy’s strategy to expand its renewable portfolio and supports its goal of achieving 10 GW of installed capacity by…

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ONGC, JSW Neo Energy, Sembcorp shortlisted for majority stake in Ayana Renewable 

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Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC), JSW Group’s Neo Energy, and Singapore’s Sembcorp Industries Ltd have been shortlisted to submit binding bids for a significant majority stake in Ayana Renewable Power Pvt Ltd, according to a report by Mint. The stake, valued at approximately $800 million, is part of a sale process that could become one of the largest transactions in India’s green energy sector. The three companies are currently in the due diligence phase…

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JSW secures 230 MW renewable energy contract from SECI

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JSW Energy’s wholly-owned subsidiary, JSW Neo Energy Limited, has been awarded a contract to supply 230 MW of power from its renewable energy project by the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI). This contract was secured through a tariff-based competitive bidding process, emphasizing the company’s strong position in the renewable energy sector. The new contract brings JSW Energy’s total locked-in generation capacity to 16.4 GW, including 2.3 GW of hybrid renewable energy. The company aims…

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India issues 11,098 MW in renewable energy tenders, draws $103 mn in October investments

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In October, India’s renewable energy sector surged with 16 new tenders, totalling a capacity of 11,098 MW.  Auctions allocated 6,316 MW to various developers, pushing India’s total renewable capacity beyond 200 GW, including large hydro, while total electricity generation capacity reached 452.69 GW.  Rajasthan, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka led in renewable installations. Key tenders included NHPC’s 1,200 MW solar and SECI’s 1,200 MW round-the-clock renewables.  NTPC launched a 1,200 MW wind-solar hybrid tender with…

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Sany Wind secures wind turbine orders from JSW Group and Sembcorp

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Sany Wind Energy India has signed agreements to supply wind turbines with a total capacity exceeding 1.3 GW to three subsidiaries of the JSW Group.  Additionally, a 300 MW deal has been finalized with Sembcorp’s India branch, a subsidiary of Singapore’s state-owned energy company. While financial details and specific project locations remain undisclosed, these partnerships highlight Sany’s commitment to advancing wind energy in India. Sany Renewable Energy, a division of China’s Sany Group, reported strong…

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JSW Steel to commission 580 MW renewable power by March 2025

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JSW Steel’s Board has approved an expanded power purchase agreement (PPA) to procure renewable power for a total of 2,507 MW across its sites at Vijayanagar, Dolvi, Salem, and Anjar. Of the initial 1,637 MW commitment, 375 MW has already been commissioned, with an additional 580 MW expected to come online by March 2025. The Board has now greenlit further renewable procurement, including a hybrid energy capacity of 600 MW (200 MW solar and 400…