New Launch6 Aug 2025, 08:48 am
JSW Energy Commissions Second 80 MW Unit of 240 MW Kutehr Hydro Plant
AI Summary
JSW Energy has successfully commissioned the second 80 MW Unit of the 240 MW Kutehr Hydroelectric Power Plant in Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh. The company has a long-term Power Purchase Agreement with Haryana Power Purchase Centre for the entire 240 MW at a levelized ceiling tariff of 34.50/kWh, valid for 35 years. With this capacity addition, the installed hydro capacity stands at 1,551 MW, taking the share of renewables to 56%.
Key Highlights
- Commissioning of the second 80 MW Unit of the 240 MW Kutehr Hydroelectric Power Plant
- Power dispatch to Haryana has commenced from 160 MW capacity
- Long-term Power Purchase Agreement with Haryana Power Purchase Centre for the entire 240 MW
- Installed hydro capacity stands at 1,551 MW
- Share of renewables increased to 56%