JSW Energy has strengthened its thermal power portfolio with the signing of a second Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with West Bengal State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (WBSEDCL). JSW Thermal Energy Two Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the company, secured the agreement for a 1,600 MW greenfield thermal power plant at Salboni, West Bengal, marking a significant expansion of the company's presence in the state.
Project Specifications and Timeline
The new thermal power facility will comprise two units of 800 MW each, utilizing super/ultra-super critical technology. The project is scheduled for commissioning within 6 years and will be strategically located at Salboni, West Bengal. This represents the second PPA that JSW Energy has signed with WBSEDCL, following an earlier 1,600 MW agreement signed in March 2025.
| Parameter: |
Details |
| Capacity: |
1,600 MW (2 x 800 MW) |
| Technology: |
Super/Ultra-Super Critical |
| Location: |
Salboni, West Bengal |
| Timeline: |
6 years for commissioning |
| Fuel Source: |
Domestic linkage coal |
| Policy Framework: |
SHAKTI B (iv) |
Strategic Significance and Capacity Expansion
With this second agreement, JSW Energy's total capacity at the Salboni site will reach 3,200 MW, establishing it as the company's largest single-location asset. The project was awarded through a competitive bidding process and will benefit from domestic linkage coal allocated to West Bengal under the SHAKTI B (iv) policy framework.
Sharad Mahendra, Joint Managing Director and CEO of JSW Energy, highlighted the strategic importance of this development: "This makes Salboni our largest single-location asset and reinforces our commitment to India's energy security through the supply of reliable and affordable power. The project benefits from its strategic proximity to coal blocks, as well as synergies with the existing 1,600 MW unit under construction, driving significant operational efficiencies."
Enhanced Thermal Portfolio
The agreement significantly bolsters JSW Energy's thermal generation capabilities. The company currently operates 5,658 MW of thermal generation capacity and has 3,200 MW under construction at Salboni. Additionally, the company holds an option to add 1,800 MW at KSK Mahanadi, which would bring the total thermal capacity to 10,658 MW.
| Capacity Category: |
Capacity (MW) |
| Current Operational: |
5,658 MW |
| Under Construction (Salboni): |
3,200 MW |
| Optional (KSK Mahanadi): |
1,800 MW |
| Total Potential Thermal: |
10,658 MW |
Overall Generation Portfolio
JSW Energy's comprehensive generation portfolio demonstrates the company's diversified approach to power generation. The company has secured a total locked-in generation capacity of 32.1 GW, distributed across various stages of development and fuel sources.
The portfolio breakdown includes:
- 13.3 GW operational capacity
- 14.0 GW under construction across thermal and renewable projects
- 150 MW under-acquisition hydro capacity
- 4.6 GW pipeline capacity
Complementing its generation assets, JSW Energy has also secured 29.4 GWh of energy storage capacity through hydro pumped storage projects (26.4 GWh) and battery energy storage systems (3.0 GWh).
Future Growth Trajectory
The company has established ambitious targets for capacity expansion and environmental sustainability. JSW Energy aims to achieve 30 GW of generation capacity and 40 GWh of energy storage capacity by 2030. The company has also committed to achieving carbon neutrality by 2050, aligning with global sustainability goals while maintaining its growth trajectory in India's evolving energy landscape.
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