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    JSW Energy

    JSWENERGY
    Power·28 Jan 2025
    Management Summary

    JSW Energy reported a mixed Q3 FY25, with strong generation growth driven by renewables and strategic acquisitions significantly expanding its capacity pipeline to 28.3 GW. However, profitability saw a YoY decline due to lower short-term realizations and a regulatory setback for a key BESS project. The company is actively pursuing inorganic growth while managing its debt profile and aiming for 10 GW capacity by FY25.

    Highlights

    5

    • Net generation increased 10% YoY to 6.8 billion units in Q3 FY25, driven by 18% YoY renewable growth.

    • Acquisition of O2 Power (4,696 MW for ₹12,468 crores) and Hetero Labs/Drugs (125 MW for ₹630 crores) significantly expanded capacity.

    • Secured Letter of Intent for KSK Mahanadi (3,600 MW thermal), with 1,800 MW already tied up via long-term PPAs.

    • Total locked-in generation capacity reached 28.3 GW, including 7.8 GW under construction with signed PPAs.

    • Thermal PLF stood at 72% in Q3 FY25, outperforming the national average of 66.7%.

    Concerns

    4

    • EBITDA for Q3 FY25 was ₹1,115 crores, down 9% YoY, primarily due to lower short-term realization and lower hydro tariff.

    • Profit after tax for Q3 FY25 was ₹168 crores, down 27% YoY.

    • Net debt increased sequentially by ₹1,575 crores to ₹26,500 crores at December end, with Net Debt to TTM EBITDA at 4.5x.

    • CERC has not allowed tariff adoption for the 1 GWh SECI BESS project, leading to an appeal and project hold.

    What Changed1

    vs Q4 FY25

    Guidance items8 → 7 (-1)
    Key financials

    Metrics

    8

    Periods

    3

    Headline

    2
    • Net Debt (Dec 2024)
      ₹26,500 Cr
    • Net Debt to TTM EBITDA
      4.5 x

    Q3 FY25

    4
    • Net Generation
      $6.8B
      YoY+10%
    • EBITDA
      ₹1,115 Cr
      YoY-9%
    • PAT
      ₹168 Cr
      YoY-27%
    • Thermal PLF
      72%

    9M FY25

    2
    • EBITDA
      ₹4,600 Cr
    • PAT
      ₹1,543 Cr
      YoY+12%

    Order Book

    high confidence

    Total Value

    28.3 GW

    as of 2024-12-31

    quantified

    Composition

    Mix3 others
    • Under-construction with signed PPAs (beyond 10 GW)7.8 GW39.0%
    • Capacity expecting PPAs soon3.9 GW19.5%
    • Capacity under acquisition8.3 GW41.5%

    Share of order book by other (derived from disclosed amounts)

    Pipeline

    other

    3.9 GW of capacity where PPAs are expected to be signed soon.

    "The company has significantly expanded its locked-in generation capacity through strategic acquisitions and a robust under-construction pipeline, aiming for 20 GW by 2030."

    Source:
    Prepared remarks

    Capital allocation

    6
    high confidence
    CategoryHeadline
    Capex

    ₹10,000 crores

    cut — current batch of projects getting completed and shift to inorganic growth

    Debt

    Net ₹26,500 crores · 4.5x EBITDA

    Cost 8.9%

    M&A

    O2 Power

    acquisition · signed · Consideration ₹NaN (undisclosed) · AUM ₹4,696 MW

    M&A

    Hetero Labs and Hetero Drugs Ltd. (Wind Project)

    acquisition · closed · Consideration ₹NaN (undisclosed) · AUM ₹125 MW

    M&A

    KSK Mahanadi Power Company

    acquisition · announced · AUM ₹3,600 MW

    Guidance & targets

    7
    CategoryTargetPriority
    Capacity
    Total installed capacity
    10 GW
    		High
    Capacity
    Total installed capacity
    20 GW
    		High
    Capacity
    O2 Power operational capacity
    2.3 GW
    		High
    Profitability
    O2 Power EBITDA (2.3 GW operational)
    ₹1,500 crores
    		High
    Profitability
    O2 Power EBITDA (4.7 GW operational)
    ₹3,750 crores
    		High
    Project Completion
    PSP project completion
    48 months
    		High
    Returns
    Green Hydrogen project equity IRR
    15%
    		High

    FY26 capacity addition guidance

    next quarter (May 2025)
    CurrentNot yet provided
    TargetSpecific MW target for FY26

    Why it matters

    This will provide clarity on the company's organic growth trajectory beyond the current FY25 targets and acquisitions.

    when we come back in the month of May with the annual results, having gone through an annual business planning exercise, we will be able to give an FY26 capacity addition guidance and then the balance will be basic arithmetic for you.

    How to verify

    guidance_and_targets[category='Capacity'][target_period='FY26']

    Risks & concerns

    3
    RiskSeverity

    CERC order not allowing tariff adoption for BESS project

    CERC order on Jan 2, 2025, did not allow tariff adoption for the 1 GWh SECI BESS project, citing misalignment with market prices due to SECI's delay in signing agreements. Company has appealed to APTEL. — Management acknowledged

    medium

    Connectivity and land acquisition challenges for renewable projects

    Industry-wide challenge, but JSW Energy claims to have addressed this for its 7.8 GW PPA-backed pipeline, with significant portion using STU connectivity within states. — Management downplayed

    low

    Wind speed variability impacting generation

    A slight dip in Mytrah generation in Q3 was due to lower wind speeds, but it's temporary with no lasting impact and high machine availability (98-99%). — Analyst downplayed

    low

    Q&A highlights

    7

    “See, yes, this new regulation which has come, it is not going to have any significant impact because we have to see what it says that there is a ramp-up of the unit, and whenever we are working on the project, the entire process that has in case of Ind-Barath, there has been a very good learning while ramping up to full capacity, the first unit. And we are in a position to ramp this unit to full capacity and demonstrate for 72 hours.”

    Addresses concerns about potential revenue loss for newly commissioned plants like Ind-Barath Unit 2 due to a CERC order, with management stating minimal impact due to quick ramp-up capabilities.

    asked by Rajesh Majumdar

    2 min read5 chapters

    Detailed Narrative

    01

    Q3 FY25 Operational and Financial Performance

    JSW Energy reported a 10% YoY increase in net generation to 6.8 billion units for Q3 FY25, driven by an 18% rise in renewable generation. Thermal assets achieved a Plant Load Factor (PLF) of 72%, surpassing the national average of 66.7%. However, EBITDA for the quarter declined 9% YoY to ₹1,115 crores, and Profit After Tax (PAT) fell 27% YoY to ₹168 crores, primarily due to lower short-term realizations and a reduced hydro tariff. For the nine months ended December 2024, PAT grew 12% to ₹1,543 crores, while EBITDA remained largely flat at ₹4,600 crores.

    02

    Strategic Acquisitions and Capacity Expansion

    The company made significant strides in inorganic growth, acquiring O2 Power, a 4,696 MW renewable energy platform, for ₹12,468 crores. This includes 2.3 GW expected to be operational by June 2025, projected to generate ₹1,500 crores in annual EBITDA, with the full 4.7 GW expected to yield ₹3,750 crores. Additionally, JSW Energy acquired a 125 MW wind project from Hetero Labs and Hetero Drugs for ₹630 crores. A Letter of Intent was also received for the acquisition of KSK Mahanadi Power Company, a 3,600 MW thermal plant, with 1,800 MW already tied up under long-term PPAs.

    03

    Renewable Energy Pipeline and Connectivity

    JSW Energy's total locked-in generation capacity now stands at 28.3 GW. This includes 7.8 GW of under-construction capacity with signed Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) and an additional 3.9 GW where PPAs are expected soon. The company emphasized that for its 7.8 GW pipeline, land and connectivity challenges, prevalent in the industry, have been addressed, with a significant portion utilizing State Transmission Utility (STU) connectivity. The company is on track to achieve 10 GW capacity by the end of FY25 and aims for 20 GW by FY2030.

    04

    Energy Storage Solutions and Regulatory Challenges

    The company is progressing on its 12 GWh Pumped Storage Project (PSP) at Bhavali, with a PPA signed and a 48-month completion timeline from October 2024. However, the 1 GWh SECI Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project faces a regulatory hurdle as CERC has not allowed tariff adoption, citing misalignment with market prices. JSW Energy has appealed this order to APTEL, expressing confidence in a favorable outcome given past precedents.

    05

    Capital Expenditure and Debt Profile

    For the first nine months of FY25, JSW Energy incurred a capital expenditure of ₹6,200 crores, with the full-year FY25 capex now projected to be ₹10,000 crores, revised down from an earlier estimate of ₹15,000 crores due to the completion of current projects and a shift towards inorganic growth. Net debt at the end of December 2024 stood at ₹26,500 crores, a sequential increase of ₹1,575 crores, resulting in a Net Debt to TTM EBITDA ratio of 4.5x. The weighted average interest cost remained healthy at below 8.9%.

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