JSW Energy Limited has commissioned its wind blade manufacturing facility in Halol, Gujarat, marking a key milestone in the company’s efforts to strengthen its wind energy value chain and enhance supply chain resilience through greater vertical integration.
The company currently operates 3.9 GW of installed wind energy capacity and has a substantial renewable energy pipeline, including 6.5 GW of locked-in hybrid projects where wind power plays a significant role, along with 2.4 GW of locked-in standalone wind projects. This positions JSW Energy among India’s leading wind power developers.
As part of its long-term renewable energy expansion strategy, JSW Energy has established the Halol manufacturing facility while progressing with another wind blade plant in Chitradurga, Karnataka, which is in the advanced stages of commissioning. The Halol facility is capable of producing up to 450 wind blades annually, supporting wind projects with a combined capacity of approximately 600 MW. The plant will manufacture 82-metre wind blades designed for use with 4 MW wind turbine generators.
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This in-house manufacturing capability will enable the Company to de-risk its supply chain, support MNRE’s domestic content requirements, and further optimize capital expenditure on wind energy projects by reducing logistics and other input costs, thereby enhancing the IRR profile of these projects. It also insulates the Company from input price fluctuations in wind blades.
“The commissioning of our Halol wind blade manufacturing plant is a defining milestone in our journey towards building a resilient and self-reliant renewable energy platform. By bringing critical manufacturing capabilities in-house, we are not only securing our supply chain against volatility but also enhancing the cost competitiveness and returns of our wind portfolio. This reinforces our commitment to delivering sustainable, long-term value for all our stakeholders as we accelerate towards our renewable growth ambitions,” said Mr. Sharad Mahendra, Joint Managing Director and CEO of JSW Energy.
JSW Energy has a total locked-in generation capacity of 32.1 GW, comprising 13.7 GW operational and 13.8 GW under construction across thermal, hydro, and renewables, with a pipeline of 4.6 GW. The company also has 29.6 GWh of locked-in energy storage capacity, comprising pumped hydro storage of 26.4 GWh and battery energy storage systems of 3.2 GWh. The company aims to reach 30 GW of generation capacity and 40 GWh of energy storage capacity by 2030, and to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050.
