Ind-Barath Energy (Utkal), a subsidiary of JSW Energy, has successfully commissioned Unit-1 (350 MW) of its 700 MW (2 x 350 MW) thermal power plant (TPP) located in Odisha.

Post the commissioning of this unit, the company’s operational capacity now stands at 7,189 MW, enabling it to further diversify its fuel mix, geographical spread and off take arrangements. The swift commissioning of this unit highlights JSW’s project execution ability, resilience, and exemplary teamwork making this one of the fastest turnarounds of a stalled thermal power project.

In addition, the unit will support sustained high demand growth and contribute towards the nation’s energy security needs. Ind-Barath TPP was acquired under the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) proceeding in December 2022.

Presently, the company has locked in 3.4 GWh of energy storage capacity by means of battery energy storage system and hydro pumped storage project. JSW plans to reach 20 GW generation capacity and 40 GWh of energy storage capacity by 2030. With a total locked-in capacity of 9.8 GW, the company is well placed to achieve its near-term target of 10 GW by 2025. Moreover, it aims to achieve 50 percent reduction in carbon footprint by 2030 and carbon neutrality by 2050.