JSW Energy has officially announced crossing the installed capacity of 15 GW after adding 1,572 MW of power generation capacity since April 2026. The most recent capacity increase has resulted in JSW Energy surpassing the total installed capacity to 15,025 MW. This significant step came within a span of less than 6 quarters, following the company’s milestone of reaching the 10 GW mark in March 2025.

With the rapid expansion, the annual growth rate has been around 26%, reflecting performance on the execution front and consistent progress with respect to the long-term growth trajectory of JSW Energy.

Renewable expansion and operational portfolio composition

Clean energy activities and strategic portfolio investments are significant drivers of capacity addition for FY27. Of the 1572 MW added since April 2026, renewables make up 1272 MW. 

This renewable addition entails 593 MW of solar projects, 108 MW of wind projects, 420 MW of hybrid power projects, and 150 MW of hydro power projects. The company also expanded the generated asset base because 300 MW of inorganic thermal power was integrated into the asset base during the same period.

After the latest additions, renewable energy forms more than 60% of JSW Energy’s operational portfolio of 9,067 MW. The renewable energy includes 3,125 MW wind capacity, 2,426 MW solar capacity, 1,735 MW hybrid capacity, and 1,781 MW hydro capacity. 

The company has an operational thermal portfolio of 5,958 MW. JSW Energy is targeting to meet its intended greenfield capacity addition target for FY2027 despite having finished around 42% of the yearly target.

Sustainability targets and energy storage pipeline

JSW Energy has locked in a total generation capacity of 32.4 GW, apart from its current operational plants. This locked-in capacity comprises 15.0 GW of operational assets, 13.4 GW of projects under construction in thermal, hydro and renewable segments, along with 4.0 GW of projects in the pipeline. 

The company has contracted a total of 29.6 GWh of locked-in energy storage. The storage portfolio includes 26.4 GWh of pumped hydro storage and 3.2 GWh of batteries, giving the company a stronger ability to provide firm and dispatchable electricity to the power sector as it transitions from simply generating power to dispatching it.

JSW Energy has set ambitious long-duration targets to continue its ascent in the rapidly changing energy landscape. The company is pursuing 30 GW of total generation capacity and 40 GWh of energy storage capacity by 2030. 

With regard to sustainability, JSW Energy continues to ensure full carbon neutrality by 2050, owing to operational expansion and an evolving mix towards renewable energy sources.

Conclusion

The achievement of over 15 GW installed capacity reflects JSW Energy’s swift operational execution and its dedication to diversifying its power portfolio. The company recently added over 60% renewable energy to its operational portfolio and has 1,572 MW of renewables under construction since April 2026, on track to reach their FY2027 ambition of 3 GW of greenfield additions.

With 32.4 GW of total locked-in generation capacity, 29.6 GWh of locked-in energy storage, and a structured pipeline across solar, wind, hydro, thermal, and hybrid assets, JSW Energy is well-placed to realize its ambitious goals of 40 GWh of storage and 30 GW of generation capacity by 2030, and complete carbon neutrality by 2050.