JSW Energy Pioneers Green Hydrogen Production in India with Largest Plant Commissioning

JSW Energy Limited , a key player in India's power sector, has marked a significant milestone in the country's clean energy transition by commissioning its first and India's largest green hydrogen manufacturing plant. The facility, strategically located at the JSW Steel complex in Vijayanagar, Karnataka, represents a major step forward in India's pursuit of sustainable energy solutions.

Key Highlights of the Green Hydrogen Plant

Production Capacity: 3,800 tons per annum (TPA) of green hydrogen
Additional Output: 30,000 TPA of green oxygen
Primary Customer: JSW Steel for low-carbon steel production
Agreement: Seven-year offtake agreement with JSW Steel Ltd

Strategic Importance and Future Plans

The plant's commissioning is part of JSW Energy's broader commitment to sustainable energy production and aligns with India's ambitious green hydrogen goals. The project falls under the Production Linked Incentive Scheme – Tranche I and is part of the Strategic Interventions for Green Hydrogen Transition (SIGHT) program by the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI).

JSW Energy has also signed a Memorandum of Understanding with JSW Steel Ltd, outlining plans to progressively increase supply to:

85,000–90,000 TPA of green hydrogen
720,000 TPA of green oxygen by 2030

JSW Energy's Growth Trajectory

Metric	Current Status	Future Target
Total Locked-in Generation Capacity	30.5 GW	30 GW by FY 2030
Operational Capacity	13.3 GW	-
Under-construction Capacity	12.5 GW	-
Energy Storage Capacity	29.4 GWh	40 GWh by FY 2030

JSW Energy aims to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050, demonstrating its commitment to sustainable power generation and India's clean energy future.

Industry Impact and National Goals

The commissioning of this plant is a crucial step towards India's target of producing approximately 5 MTPA of green hydrogen by 2030. It showcases JSW Energy's role as a frontrunner in driving the country's clean energy transformation and supporting the decarbonization of hard-to-abate sectors like steel manufacturing.

Sharad Mahendra, Joint Managing Director and CEO of JSW Energy, emphasized the significance of this project, stating, "We are proud to commission India's first green hydrogen plant under National Green Hydrogen Mission, implemented through the SIGHT programme, by Government of India. The project is a key milestone in our country's clean energy journey and reflects our unwavering commitment to support India's transition toward a low-carbon economy."

As India continues to push for cleaner energy alternatives, JSW Energy's green hydrogen initiative sets a precedent for other industry players, potentially catalyzing further investments and innovations in the sustainable energy sector.

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JSW Energy Limited , a prominent player in India's power sector, has announced a significant expansion of its renewable energy portfolio while simultaneously facing legal challenges related to a tariff decision.

Capacity Expansion

The company has successfully commissioned 85 MW of new renewable energy capacity, marking a notable step towards its clean energy goals. The newly added capacity comprises:

Type	Capacity
Solar	74 MW
Wind	11 MW

This addition brings JSW Energy's total installed capacity to 13,295 MW, with renewables now constituting a majority share at 57% of the overall capacity.

Renewable Energy Portfolio

JSW Energy's renewable energy portfolio now stands as follows:

Source	Capacity
Wind	3,720 MW
Solar	2,286 MW
Hydro	1,631 MW

Strategic Expansion and Future Outlook

The company has outlined a growth strategy, with a total locked-in generation capacity of 30.5 GW. This includes:

13.3 GW operational capacity
12.5 GW under construction (across thermal and renewable sources)
150 MW under-acquisition hydro capacity
4.6 GW in the pipeline

Additionally, JSW Energy is making strides in energy storage, with 29.4 GWh of locked-in capacity:

26.4 GWh through hydro pumped storage projects
3.0 GWh via battery energy storage systems

Long-term Objectives

JSW Energy has set targets for the future:

Achieve 30 GW generation capacity by FY 2030
Reach 40 GWh of energy storage capacity by FY 2030
Attain carbon neutrality by 2050

These goals underscore the company's commitment to sustainable energy production and its role in India's transition to a greener economy.

Legal Challenges

In a recent development, the Supreme Court has denied JSW Energy's request to pause an Appellate Tribunal for Electricity (APTEL) decision that supports a Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) ruling regarding the company. The case involves CERC's decision on tariff for JSW Energy's 1000 MW Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project. The Supreme Court will hear JSW Energy's appeal concerning this tariff decision, adding a layer of complexity to the company's operations in the energy sector.

Company Background

JSW Energy, part of the USD 23 billion JSW Group, has been a key player in India's power sector since it began commercial operations in 2000. The company has diversified its presence across the power sector value chain, including generation and transmission.

As JSW Energy continues to expand its renewable energy capacity and navigate legal challenges, it reinforces its position as a leading private sector power producer in India. The company's focus on sustainable growth and value creation for stakeholders aligns with the broader shift towards clean energy in the global power industry, while also highlighting the complex regulatory environment in which it operates.