JSW Energy commissions second 80 MW unit of Kutehr Hydro Plant, taking capacity to 160 MW
The commissioning of a new power generation asset directly adds to the company's revenue-generating capacity and contributes substantially to its strategic goals of increasing renewable energy share and overall generation capacity by 2030.
The successful commissioning of a significant hydro power unit increases the company's operational capacity, enhances its renewable energy portfolio, and secures a long-term revenue stream through a PPA, contributing positively to its strategic growth targets.
JSW Energy Limited announced the successful commissioning of the second 80 MW Unit of its 240 MW (3 x 80 MW) Kutehr Hydroelectric Power Plant, located in Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh. This brings the commissioned capacity at the Kutehr plant to 160 MW. * Power dispatch to Haryana has commenced from this 160 MW capacity. * The last 80 MW unit of the plant is expected to be commissioned soon. * The project is backed by a long-term Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Haryana Power Purchase Centre (HPPC) for the entire 240 MW, at a levelized ceiling tariff of ₹4.50/kWh, valid for 35 years with provisions for extension. * With this capacity addition, JSW Energy's installed hydro capacity now stands at 1,551 MW, solar at 2,157 MW, and wind at 3,562 MW, increasing the share of renewables to 56% of its total portfolio. * Mr. Sharad Mahendra, Joint Managing Director and CEO of JSW Energy, stated that the timing helps to capitalise on high water inflows during the peak generation season and reinforces the company's strong project execution capabilities. * JSW Energy has a total locked-in generation capacity of 30.3 GW, comprising 12.9 GW operational, 12.8 GW under-construction, and a pipeline of 4.6 GW. The company also has 29.4 GWh of locked-in energy storage capacity. * The company aims to reach 30 GW generation capacity and 40 GWh of energy storage capacity by FY 2030 and achieve Carbon Neutrality by 2050.
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