JSW Energy Limited has taken a key step in advancing its Salboni Thermal Project in West Bengal through its wholly owned subsidiary, JSW Thermal Energy Limited. The subsidiary has entered into a contract with associate company Toshiba JSW Power Systems Private Ltd for the procurement of two steam turbine generators of 800 MW each, aggregating 1,600 MW of capacity.
The turbine-generator package will be manufactured and supplied in alignment with the project’s construction schedule, supporting timely completion and commissioning of the Salboni plant. By sourcing critical equipment from an associate company, JSW Energy aims to strengthen supply-chain certainty, improve coordination during execution, and mitigate risks linked to industry-wide shortages of large power-generation equipment.
At present, JSW Energy owns and operates 5,658 MW of thermal generation capacity, fuelled by a combination of imported and domestic coal. With 1,600 MW under construction at Salboni and an option to add 1,800 MW at the KSK Mahanadi project, the company’s total thermal capacity is expected to rise to 9,058 MW. This would account for around 30% of the company’s total locked-in generation capacity of 30.5 GW, highlighting the continued role of thermal power as part of a diversified energy mix.
JSW Energy’s overall locked-in generation capacity of 30.5 GW includes 13.3 GW that is operational, 12.4 GW under construction across thermal and renewable projects, 150 MW of hydro capacity under acquisition, and a development pipeline of 4.6 GW. In addition, the company has secured 29.4 GWh of energy storage capacity, comprising 26.4 GWh from hydro pumped storage projects and 3.0 GWh from battery energy storage systems.
Looking ahead, JSW Energy has set a target to reach 30 GW of generation capacity and 40 GWh of energy storage capacity by FY 2030, while also committing to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050. The Salboni Thermal Project and the associated turbine-generator contract form an important part of this long-term capacity expansion and energy transition strategy.