JSW Energy plans to establish a wind turbine blade manufacturing unit in Karnataka, India for its sole use, as reported by the Economic Times.

The move will reduce reliance on imports and ensure a steady supply of wind turbine generators (WTGs), with potential cost savings on renewable projects.

The proposed facility, which will cater exclusively to JSW Energy’s requirements, represents a strategic move to consolidate the company’s position in the renewable energy sector.

Starting up a factory to assemble between 400 and 500 turbines annually requires an investment of around $50m.

Located in Vijayanagar, Karnataka, JSW Energy operates a steel manufacturing facility with an annual capacity of 12.5 million tonnes.

The company has identified surplus land adjacent to its operations for the new WTG manufacturing unit.