JSW Energy Surpasses 15 GW Capacity Milestone, Adds 1,572 MW in FY27
JSW Energy Limited has surpassed 15 GW of installed capacity, adding 1,572 MW since April 2026. Total operational capacity now stands at 15,025 MW. Renewable energy constitutes over 60% of the portfolio. The company targets 30 GW generation capacity by 2030.
Crossing a major capacity milestone like 15 GW indicates substantial growth and operational expansion, which is highly significant for a power generation company and its future prospects.
The company has achieved a significant capacity milestone, exceeding its growth targets and demonstrating strong progress in expanding its operational portfolio, particularly in renewable energy.
JSW Energy Limited has achieved a significant milestone by crossing 15 GW of installed capacity. This was accomplished following the commissioning of 1,572 MW of generation capacity since April 2026, bringing the company's total operational capacity to 15,025 MW. This achievement comes in under six quarters after surpassing the 10 GW mark in March 2025, demonstrating a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of approximately 26% and highlighting the company's strong execution capabilities and consistent progress.
The capacity added in the current fiscal year (FY27) to date includes 1,272 MW of renewable energy, comprising 593 MW of solar, 108 MW of wind, 420 MW of hybrid, and 150 MW of hydro projects. Additionally, 300 MW of inorganic thermal capacity was added.
Renewable energy now accounts for over 60% of JSW Energy's operational portfolio, totaling 9,067 MW, which includes 3,125 MW of wind, 2,426 MW of solar, 1,735 MW of hybrid, and 1,781 MW of hydro capacity. The thermal portfolio stands at 5,958 MW. The company is on track to meet its greenfield capacity addition target of 3 GW for FY2027, having achieved approximately 42% of this target so far.
JSW Energy has a total locked-in generation capacity of 32.4 GW, which includes 15.0 GW operational and 13.4 GW under construction across thermal, hydro, and renewables, along with a pipeline of 4.0 GW. The locked-in energy storage capacity is 29.6 GWh, comprising 26.4 GWh of pumped hydro storage and 3.2 GWh of battery energy storage. The company is targeting 30 GW of generation capacity and 40 GWh of energy storage by 2030, with a goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2050.
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