Bengaluru Firm Expands Clean Power With New Solar Energy Pact
JSW Energy’s strategic expansion in renewable power gathered momentum this week, with its Bengaluru-based arm securing a significant agreement to supply firm and dispatchable green energy to the national grid. The latest deal adds 230 MW of capacity through the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI), reinforcing the company’s ongoing shift towards clean energy. The development positions the firm to meet its 2030 sustainability targets while supporting India’s wider goal of building climate-resilient infrastructure. With energy storage and grid stability in focus, the pact underlines a growing urgency among corporates to invest in firm renewable solutions.
JSW Energy confirmed that its wholly owned subsidiary has signed a 230 MW power purchase agreement under SECI’s FDRE Tranche IV scheme. The firm and dispatchable renewable energy model ensures consistent power delivery, unlike traditional solar or wind plants, which are weather-dependent. This marks a key step in the company’s push for firm green energy and integrated storage. As of July 2025, JSW Energy’s total under-construction capacity stands at 12.9 GW, while its locked-in generation pipeline has touched 30.2 GW. Officials say the strategy is aligned with India’s long-term decarbonisation agenda. Experts point out that such projects are essential to stabilise the country’s transmission networks as they integrate higher volumes of intermittent renewable energy. FDRE projects, backed by SECI, are expected to ease the grid’s operational stress by ensuring round-the-clock renewable power.
Bengaluru’s energy developers are increasingly favouring these hybrid or storage-integrated projects due to their higher grid value and economic competitiveness. The emphasis on domestic renewable procurement also reduces reliance on fossil fuels and promotes energy independence. For urban regions with high industrial and commercial loads, such green capacity additions could ensure lower emissions and better energy security. In parallel, JSW Energy is expanding its battery energy storage footprint. Earlier this month, a step-down subsidiary signed a build-own-operate agreement with Rajasthan’s state utility for a 250 MW/500 MWh battery project. This standalone battery energy storage system will support the state grid during demand spikes and renewable shortfalls.
Under a 12-year agreement, storage services will be provided at a tariff of ₹2,24,000 per MW per month, backed by viability gap funding. This diversification of assets reflects a broader trend in India’s clean energy ecosystem, where developers are hedging against variability and prioritising energy flexibility. Though the company’s shares saw a minor dip this week, its long-term renewable roadmap remains intact. Officials reiterated their commitment to achieving 30 GW of installed power generation and 540 GWh of energy storage by 2030. These goals echo India’s national climate pledges and the demand for sustainable infrastructure. As more cities transition towards low-emission energy systems, such private sector investments are becoming crucial in enabling an equitable and eco-friendly power future. With growing policy support and shifting market dynamics, Bengaluru continues to lead India’s renewable energy evolution.
