JSW Energy has announced that it is reviewing further legal remedies following a setback in its 500 MW / 1000 MWh Standalone Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) project.
Earlier this year, the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC), through its order dated January 2, 2025, declined to adopt the proposed tariff for the BESS project allocated to JSW Renew Energy Five Limited (JSWREL), a step-down subsidiary of JSW Energy, by the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI). On January 3, 2025, the company had disclosed this development to the stock exchanges.
In response, JSWREL had filed an appeal before the Appellate Tribunal for Electricity (APTEL) challenging the CERC decision. However, APTEL, through its order dated September 12, 2025, dismissed the appeal, leaving the tariff order unchanged.
JSW Energy has now stated that it is evaluating further legal options, including the possibility of approaching the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India against the APTEL ruling.
The 500 MW / 1000 MWh BESS project is a significant part of JSW Energy’s renewable expansion strategy. It aims to strengthen India’s energy transition by providing large-scale battery storage solutions to support renewable energy integration and grid stability.
