Halol: JSW Energy Limited on Monday announced the commissioning of its wind blade manufacturing plant at Halol in Gujarat, a move aimed at strengthening its wind energy value chain and reducing supply chain risks, as per the company.

The fully operational facility has an annual production capacity of up to 450 wind blades, equivalent to 600 MW of wind power projects. The plant will manufacture 82-metre blades designed for 4 MW wind turbine generators.

JSW Energy currently operates 3.9 GW of installed wind energy capacity and has 8.9 GW of additional locked-in wind and hybrid projects under development, making it one of India’s largest wind power players.

The company said the new facility will help meet domestic content requirements, reduce logistics and input costs, improve project returns, and shield operations from fluctuations in wind blade prices.

A second wind blade manufacturing plant is also in the advanced stages of commissioning at Chitradurga in Karnataka.

Commenting on the development, Sharad Mahendra, Joint Managing Director and CEO of JSW Energy, said, “The commissioning of our Halol wind blade manufacturing plant is a defining milestone in our journey towards building a resilient and self-reliant renewable energy platform. By bringing critical manufacturing capabilities in-house, we are not only securing our supply chain against volatility but also enhancing the cost competitiveness and returns of our wind portfolio. This reinforces our commitment to delivering sustainable, long-term value for all our stakeholders as we accelerate towards our renewable growth ambitions.”

JSW Energy has a total locked-in generation capacity of 32.1 GW, including 13.7 GW operational, 13.8 GW under construction, and a 4.6 GW pipeline. The company aims to achieve 30 GW of generation capacity, 40 GWh of energy storage capacity by 2030, and carbon neutrality by 2050. DeshGujarat