India's Leading Power Generation Company Adds 150 MW Hydro Capacity; Operational Portfolio Reaches 13.9 GW

Indian equity benchmarks ended sharply higher on Friday, with the benchmark Nifty 50 index gaining 461.30 points, or 1.99 per cent, to 23,622.90. Amid the broader market rally, JSW Energy share price rose 1.29 per cent to Rs 559.35 after the company announced the commissioning of the entire 150 MW capacity of its Tidong hydroelectric project in Himachal Pradesh ahead of schedule. The development takes the company's total installed power generation capacity to approximately 13.9 GW and further strengthens its renewable energy portfolio.

JSW Energy Commissions Tidong Hydro Project Ahead Of Schedule

JSW Energy Limited has successfully commissioned the full 150 MW capacity of Tidong Power Generation Private Limited, a run-of-river hydroelectric project located in the Tidong Valley of Himachal Pradesh's Kinnaur district. The project has been completed ahead of the company's earlier guidance of October 2026, highlighting its execution capabilities and focus on accelerating capacity additions.

The commissioning of Tidong has increased JSW Energy's total operational power generation capacity to approximately 13,900 MW. With this addition, the company has commissioned around 445 MW of generation capacity in Q1 FY27 so far, comprising wind, solar and hydro assets. Tidong also becomes the company's fourth hydroelectric project in Himachal Pradesh, strengthening its presence in one of India's key hydropower regions.

Long-Term Power Purchase Agreement In Place

The project has secured a long-term Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (UPPCL) for the procurement of 75 MW of electricity during the May-to-October period at a tariff of Rs 5.57 per kWh. The company expects the project to contribute positively to earnings in FY27, supported by favourable hydro season conditions and the remunerative tariff structure.

JSW Energy also stated that the plant's proximity to its existing Karcham Wangtoo hydro facility is expected to generate operational synergies and improve overall efficiency.

Management Commentary

Commenting on the development, Sharad Mahendra, Joint Managing Director and CEO of JSW Energy, said: "The commissioning of Tidong ahead of schedule reflects the depth of our execution capabilities and our continued focus on building a high-quality, diversified generation portfolio. As India's largest private hydropower player, we see hydro as a critical enabler of grid stability and round-the-clock clean power. Tidong strengthens our presence in Himachal Pradesh and, with its proximity to Karcham Wangtoo, unlocks meaningful operational synergies. This addition takes us another step closer to our 2030 growth targets while reaffirming our commitment to delivering sustainable, long-term value for all stakeholders."

Strong Capacity Pipeline Supports Growth Plans

Following the commissioning, JSW Energy's locked-in generation capacity stands at approximately 32.1 GW, including 13.9 GW of operational assets and 13.6 GW under construction, while an additional 4.6 GW remains in the development pipeline. The company also has a significant energy storage portfolio of 29.6 GWh comprising pumped hydro storage and battery energy storage systems.

The company has outlined ambitious long-term targets of achieving 30 GW of generation capacity and 40 GWh of energy storage capacity by 2030, while targeting carbon neutrality by 2050.

About JSW Energy

JSW Energy Limited is the power generation arm of the US$23 billion JSW Group and is among India's leading independent power producers. The company operates a diversified portfolio spanning thermal, hydro, wind and solar energy assets and has been expanding aggressively into battery energy storage systems and pumped hydro storage projects.

Apart from power generation, JSW Energy has also diversified into power trading, mining and transmission-related businesses. With a growing renewable energy portfolio and a large project pipeline, the company continues to focus on supporting India's energy transition and long-term infrastructure development.

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