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JSW Energy Secures 1,600 MW Turbine Order for Salboni Phase II, Completing 3,200 MW Project
- •JSW Energy's subsidiary, JSW Thermal Energy Limited, placed an order for two 800 MW steam turbine generators for Phase II of the Salboni Thermal Power Project.
- •The order, placed with Toshiba JSW Power Systems Private Ltd, completes the turbine-generator equipment procurement for the entire 3,200 MW Salboni project.
- •This latest contract, combined with earlier orders for Phase I, ensures all four 800 MW units at Salboni have secured turbine-generator packages.
- •Sourcing key equipment through an associate company aims to enhance supply-chain certainty, improve coordination, and mitigate risks from equipment shortages.
- •The Salboni TPP will provide reliable baseload power, contributing to India's renewable expansion and the nation's goal of adding nearly 100 GW of thermal capacity.
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JSW Energy announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, JSW Thermal Energy Limited, entered into a contract with Toshiba JSW Power Systems Private Ltd for two 800 MW steam turbine generators for Phase II of the Salboni Thermal Power Project in West Bengal. This 1,600 MW order completes the turbine-generator equipment procurement for all four 800 MW units, bringing the total ordered capacity for the 3,200 MW Salboni project to completion.
JSW Energy stated that sourcing key equipment through an associate company is designed to enhance supply-chain certainty, improve execution coordination, and reduce risks related to industry-wide equipment shortages. This strategy helps keep both phases of the Salboni project firmly on track for timely completion amidst tight critical equipment supplies.
JSW Energy is targeting 30 GW of generation capacity and 40 GWh of energy storage capacity by 2030, alongside achieving carbon neutrality by 2050. The company currently maintains a locked-in generation capacity of 32.4 GW and a locked-in energy storage capacity of 29.6 GWh.
