JSW Energy Commissions 150 MW Tidong Hydro Project in Himachal Pradesh
JSW Energy has commissioned the 150 MW Tidong Hydro Project in Kinnaur, Himachal Pradesh, ahead of its October 2026 deadline, taking total installed capacity to approximately 13,900 MW. The run-of-river plant includes a long-term PPA with UP Power Corporation at ₹5.57/KWh for 75 MW. Total Q1 FY27 capacity additions stand at approximately 445 MW, with locked-in generation capacity at 32.1 GW as the company targets 30 GW by 2030.

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JSW Energy Limited has successfully commissioned the 150 MW Tidong Hydro Project in the Kinnaur district of Himachal Pradesh, increasing its total installed capacity to approximately 13,900 MW. The project, executed by subsidiary JSW Neo Energy Limited, was completed ahead of the previously guided timeline of October 2026. This addition is expected to be earnings-accretive in FY27, supported by a remunerative tariff and the ongoing hydro season.
The Tidong Power project is a run-of-river hydro-electric power plant and marks the company's fourth hydro asset in Himachal Pradesh. It features a long-term Power Purchase Agreement with Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Ltd for 75 MW of power procurement between May and October at a tariff of ₹5.57/KWh. The plant's proximity to the existing Karcham Wangtoo plant is anticipated to generate operational synergies.
With this commissioning, the total installed capacity added by the company in Q1 FY27 stands at approximately 445 MW. This includes 225 MW of wind, 70 MW of solar, and the newly commissioned 150 MW of hydro capacity. The development reinforces JSW Energy's position as India's largest private hydropower player.
Capacity Overview
| Capacity Type: | Addition (MW) |
|---|---|
| Wind | 225 |
| Solar | 70 |
| Hydro | 150 |
| Total Q1 FY27 | 445 |
The company's total locked-in generation capacity now stands at 32.1 GW. This comprises 13.9 GW of operational capacity and 13.6 GW under construction across thermal, hydro, and renewable sectors. Additionally, JSW Energy has a pipeline of 4.6 GW and 29.6 GWh of locked-in energy storage capacity, which includes 26.4 GWh from hydro pumped storage projects and 3.2 GWh from battery energy storage systems.
Strategic Targets
JSW Energy aims to reach 30 GW of generation capacity and 40 GWh of energy storage capacity by 2030. The company has also set a target to achieve Carbon Neutrality by 2050. Sharad Mahendra, Joint Managing Director and CEO, highlighted that the commissioning reflects the company's execution capabilities and focus on a diversified generation portfolio.
Historical Stock Returns for JSW Energy
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +1.29% | -5.20% | +0.49% | +22.18% | +4.45% | +264.28% |
How will the early completion of the Tidong project impact JSW Energy's capital allocation strategy for the remaining 16.1 GW of locked-in capacity under construction?
What specific operational synergies does JSW Energy expect to realize between the new Tidong facility and the existing Karcham Wangtoo plant?
Will the accelerated execution timeline for hydro projects influence the company's guidance for achieving its 2030 targets of 30 GW generation and 40 GWh storage capacity?


































