Adani Green Energy operationalises 1,000 MW of Khavda renewable energy park

Desk Report

Publisted at 3:55 PM, Tue Mar 12th, 2024

India's leading renewable energy (RE) company, Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL), has successfully operationalised a cumulative capacity of 1,000 MW of solar energy at the world's largest RE park in Khavda, Gujarat.

According to a press release, this milestone propels AGEL's operational capacity to 9,478 MW, aligning with its ambitious target of reaching 45,000 MW by 2030.

Remarkably, AGEL accomplished the delivery of 1,000 MW in less than 12 months from the commencement of work at Khavda, involving the installation of approximately 2.4 million solar modules. This rapid progress underscores AGEL's dedication to India's objective of achieving 500 GW of non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030.

Spanning a colossal 538 square kilometers of barren land, the world's largest RE plant at Khavda, with a capacity of 30 GW, is expected to be completed within the next five years, generating over 15,200 green jobs.

Drawing upon the established project execution capabilities of Adani Infra, technological expertise of Adani New Industries Limited (ANIL), and operational excellence of AIMSL, AGEL aims to replicate its success by constructing and operating India's first and the world's largest wind-solar hybrid cluster in Jaisalmer.

Innovative solutions are being deployed at Khavda to integrate sustainable practices. AGEL has committed to deploying waterless cleaning robots for the entire solar capacity to address dust accumulation on panels, thereby increasing energy output and conserving water in the arid Kutch region. This initiative aligns with AGEL's goal of water neutrality, in accordance with United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 6.

The Khavda plant stands as a testament to AGEL's sustainable progress and steadfast commitment to accelerating India's clean energy transition while enhancing social and natural capital in the region.

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