JSW Energy Commissions 160 MW at Kutehr Hydropower Plant

JSW Energy Limited has successfully commissioned the second 80 MW unit of its 240 MW (3 x 80 MW) Kutehr Hydroelectric Power Plant, located in the Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh. This development brings the total commissioned capacity at the Kutehr project to 160 MW, with power dispatch to Haryana already underway.

One of India’s Fastest-Built Greenfield Hydro Projects

The Kutehr Hydroelectric Power Plant is recognised as one of the fastest-executed greenfield hydro projects in the country. It is backed by a long-term Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Haryana Power Purchase Centre (HPPC) for the full capacity of 240 MW.

The agreement ensures a levelized ceiling tariff of ₹4.50 per kWh for 35 years, with potential for extension. The generated power will cater to Haryana’s state distribution utilities, Uttar Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam (UHBVN) and Dakshin Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam (DHBVN).

Growing Renewable Portfolio

With the Kutehr addition, JSW Energy's installed renewable capacity now stands at:

• Hydro: 1,551 MW
• Solar: 2,157 MW
• Wind: 3,562 MW

Renewables now account for 56% of JSW Energy's total installed capacity.

Vision for the Future

JSW Energy’s total locked-in generation capacity stands at 30.3 GW, which includes 12.9 GW operational and 12.8 GW under construction. The company also holds 29.4 GWh of energy storage capacity, 26.4 GWh from hydro pumped storage and 3.0 GWh from battery storage.

Mr. Sharad Mahendra, Joint Managing Director and CEO of JSW Energy “We are proud to inform the successful commissioning of the second 80 MW unit of the Kutehr Hydroelectric Power Plant taking the commissioned capacity to 160 MW. We expect the last unit to be commissioned soon. The timing helps us to capitalise on high water inflows during the peak generation season and reinforces our strong project execution capabilities.”

JSW Energy Share Price Performance

On August 6, 2025, JSW Energy share price opened at ₹538.50, touching the day’s low at ₹521.70, as of 12:20 PM on the NSE.

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Conclusion

With this milestone, JSW Energy continues to strengthen its renewable energy footprint. The final 80 MW unit of the Kutehr plant is expected to be commissioned soon, helping the company progress toward its 2030 target of 30 GW generation and 40 GWh storage capacity, aligning with its goal of carbon neutrality by 2050.

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