Renewable Energy

JSW Energy commissions 261 MW of RE, boosts total capacity to 12.8 GW

JSW Energy Limited has successfully commissioned 261 MW of renewable energy (RE) capacity, marking a significant milestone in its clean energy expansion. The newly added capacity includes 189 MW of solar and 72 MW of wind power, taking the company’s total installed generation capacity to an impressive 12,760 MW (12.8 GW).

This addition forms part of a robust 1.9 GW capacity expansion achieved during Q1 FY26 through both organic growth and acquisitions. As a result, JSW Energy’s renewable energy share has risen to 56% of its overall portfolio, consisting of 3,554 MW of wind, 2,157 MW of solar, and 1,391 MW of hydroelectric capacity.

The commissioning has been strategically timed to capitalize on the peak renewable generation season, which is expected to significantly enhance the company’s clean energy output in the coming months.

JSW Energy now boasts a total locked-in generation portfolio of 29.9 GW, comprising 12.8 GW of operational assets and 12.5 GW currently under construction across thermal, wind, solar, and hydro technologies. In addition, the company has a strong development pipeline of 4.6 GW.

Further reinforcing its commitment to sustainability, JSW Energy also holds 29.3 GWh of locked-in energy storage capacity including 26.4 GWh from hydro pumped storage projects and 2.9 GWh from battery energy storage systems. The company is targeting a total of 30 GW in generation capacity and 40 GWh in energy storage capacity by FY2030.

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