JSW Energy Ltd has commissioned its wind blade manufacturing facility at Halol in Gujarat, marking a major step in vertically integrating its wind energy value chain and strengthening supply chain resilience as it accelerates its renewable energy expansion.
The company said the facility will support its growing wind energy portfolio and help reduce dependence on external suppliers while improving project economics.
Capacity expansion support
JSW Energy currently operates 3.9 GW of installed wind energy capacity and has 6.5 GW of locked-in hybrid projects, where wind power is a key component. In addition, it has 2.4 GW of locked-in standalone wind projects, positioning it among the country’s largest wind energy players.
To support its future growth plans, the company has commissioned the Halol facility and is also advancing the commissioning of another wind blade manufacturing plant at Chitradurga in Karnataka.
The fully operational Halol facility has an annual production capacity of up to 450 wind blades, equivalent to supporting around 600 MW of wind power projects. The plant will manufacture 82-metre wind blades designed for 4 MW wind turbine generators.
Focus on supply chain resilience
The company said the in-house manufacturing capability will help de-risk its supply chain, support the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy’s domestic content requirements and optimise capital expenditure on wind projects.
By producing blades internally, JSW Energy expects to reduce logistics and other input costs, improve project returns and shield itself from fluctuations in wind blade prices.
JSW Energy Joint Managing Director and CEO Sharad Mahendra said the commissioning represents a key milestone in the company’s renewable energy journey.
“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,” he added.
Renewable energy ambitions
JSW Energy has a total locked-in generation capacity of 32.1 GW, including 13.7 GW of operational assets and 13.8 GW under construction across thermal, hydro and renewable energy segments. The company also has a development pipeline of 4.6 GW.
Its locked-in energy storage capacity stands at 29.6 GWh, comprising 26.4 GWh of pumped hydro storage and 3.2 GWh of battery energy storage systems.
The company has set a target of achieving 30 GW of generation capacity and 40 GWh of energy storage capacity by 2030, while aiming to become carbon neutral by 2050.