PRESENTATION By Isabel Mercado
Powering India’s growth requires energy that is reliable today and sustainable for tomorrow. BC Jindal Group addresses that challenge head‑on. Through Jindal India Thermal Power Plant Limited, its thermal arm, the Group operates a 1,200 MW coal‑based plant in Derang Village, Angul district, Odisha, with two 600 MW units in operation since 2015, sourcing coal from Mahanadi Coalfields and water from the Brahmani River via Samal Barrage. At the same time, its renewable division, Jindal India Renewable Energy Limited, is steadily building capability in solar, wind, hybrid systems, energy storage and solar cell and module manufacturing. BC Jindal Group of companies’ commitment to both established thermal generation and emerging clean energy positions it to meet current demand while shaping a lower‑carbon future for India’s power sector.
THERMAL POWER: JINDAL INDIA POWER LIMITED BC Jindal Group’s thermal energy foundation is Jindal India Power Limited (JIPL). Set up in 2006, JIPL began commercial operations of its two 600 MW units (total 1,200 MW) in 2015 at Angul, Odisha, drawing coal from nearby Mahanadi Coalfields under linkage and allocating water requirement from the Brahmani River, about 14 km away at Samal Barrage. The power plant is located 4 km from National Highway 53, in Derang Village. The nearest airport is in Bhubaneswar, approximately 180 km away, while Talcher Road Railway Station is 45 km from the site. Paradip Port, the closest seaport, is 230 km away and is accessible by road. Since its commissioning in 2015, JIPL has consistently generated reliable power, with an increasing Plant Load Factor (PLF) year after year. JIPL is dedicated to creating a high-performance, employee-centric work environment. The company is also committed to sustainable business practices, striving to minimise environmental impact and protect local biodiversity. In line with this mission, JIPL has implemented cutting-edge technologies to achieve “Zero Discharge” operations, ensuring that no effluents or spent resources are released into the environment.
RENEWABLE ENERGY: JINDAL INDIA RENEWABLE ENERGY LIMITED Aligned with BC Jindal Group’s vision for sustainable growth, Jindal India Renewable Energy Limited (JIRE) was launched in 2024 as part of the Group’s strategic diversification into clean energy. JIRE focuses on five key domains: Solar Solar energy uses sunlight to generate renewable power. Solar panels convert sunlight into electricity through the photovoltaic effect. More light exposure increases their electricity production. The sun’s photon energy can be harnessed to power the planet. Wind Wind energy captures the power of the wind to generate renewable electricity. Onshore and offshore wind farms generate power by spinning wind turbine blades. These turbines convert the kinetic energy of the spinning blades into electric energy, providing a sustainable energy source.
Conclusion Reliable generation and low‑carbon ambition define BC Jindal Group’s energy outlook. The Group’s thermal base, through Jindal India Thermal Power Plant, now Jindal India Power Limited, delivers consistent power output, supported by robust supply chains and stringent environment, health and safety priorities. At the same time, Jindal India Renewable Energy Limited advances the Group’s clean energy roadmap through diversified projects in solar, wind, hybrid systems, energy storage, and PV manufacturing. By holding both pillars, BC Jindal Group ensures stable energy access today and builds green infrastructure for tomorrow. The Group’s energy vision reflects a company rooted in thermal strength yet reaching steadily towards carbon‑free energy leadership.
