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JSW Energy plans wind turbine blade manufacturing unit in Karnataka

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JSW Energy, led by Sajjan Jindal, is set to establish a wind turbine blade manufacturing facility in Karnataka to secure a steady supply of wind turbine generators (WTGs) for its renewable energy projects.  The plant, requiring an estimated investment of $50 million, will have the capacity to assemble 400-500 turbines annually.  The facility will be built on available land at JSW Energy’s Vijayanagar site, where the company also operates a 12.5 million tpa steel plant…

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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 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 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…

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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 signs PPA with SECI for 700 MW solar project

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JSW Energy’s step-down subsidiary, JSW Renew Energy Eleven, has signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) with Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) for a 700 MW solar capacity under SECI Tranche XIII. The PPA, with a tariff of Rs 2.56/kWh, is set for 25 years, and the project is expected to be commissioned within 24 months. JSW Energy, targeting 10 GW operational capacity by FY 2025, currently operates 7.9 GW across thermal, hydro, and renewable…

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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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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 JFE acquires thyssenkrupp Electrical Steel India

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JSW JFE Electrical Steel Pvt Ltd has finalized the acquisition of thyssenkrupp Electrical Steel India Pvt Ltd (tkES India) for Rs 40.51 billion.  This move enables JSW-JFE to enter the grain-oriented electrical steel (GOES) business, aligning with their plans to expand into this crucial sector. tkES India, based in Nashik, Maharashtra, is one of India’s pioneers in GOES manufacturing. The acquisition is being carried out through Jsquare Electrical Steel Nashik Pvt Ltd, a wholly-owned subsidiary…

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JSW signs PPA with GUVNL for wind-solar hybrid project

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JSW Renew Energy Seventeen, a subsidiary of JSW Energy, has entered into a power purchase agreement (PPA) with Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd (GUVNL) for a 192 MW wind-solar hybrid capacity connected to the state transmission utility (STU) in Gujarat. This is the company’s first PPA for a wind-solar hybrid project, with the power set to be supplied for 25 years at a tariff of Rs 3.27 per kWh. The project is scheduled for commissioning…