JSW Renew Energy upholds the first phase of its 51MW capacity wind energy project in Tamil Nadu

JSW Renew Energy has announced the commissioning of the first phase of its 810 MW wind energy project in Tamil Nadu, which has a capacity of 51 MW. Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) was approached for a power purchase agreement (PPA) of 25 years.

This project was awarded to JSW Renew Energy Ltd, a wholly owned step-down subsidiary of JSW Energy, under SECI tranche IX in Tamil Nadu. The commissioning of the remaining phases is yet to take place.

Discography of the upcoming wind energy project 

According to the latest report, the total current installed capacity has increased to 6,822 MW. Additionally, the under-construction capacity currently stands at 2,969 MW, which is expected to be commissioned in phases over the next 12 months.

JSW Energy CEO, in his own words 

Prashant Jain, JSW Energy CEO and Joint Managing Director, commented: "We are happy to announce that we have started commissioning the SECI-IX wind project, which is the first and largest greenfield wind capacity bagged by the company. With this, JSW Energy is well placed to achieve targeted 10 GW generation capacity by the end of CY2024."

The company’s noble agenda 

The company has set an ambitious goal to achieve 20 GW of generation and 40 GWh of energy storage by 2030, indicating its commitment to sustainable energy practices. With a current capacity of 9.8 GW, the company is on track to meet its near-term target of 10 GW by 2025, a commendable milestone in the clean energy sector.

Energy storage and distribution 

Furthermore, the company has already secured 3.4 GWh of energy storage capacity through innovative projects such as a battery energy storage system and a hydro-pumped storage project, which is a testament to its dedication towards a greener future.

JSW Energy aims to reduce 50 per cent of its carbon footprint by 2030 and achieve carbon neutrality by 2050. The energy firm plans to invest in the global renewable energy sector, increasing efficiency using innovative technologies.

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