Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL) has reached 15,540 MW of operational capacity which can power 7.9 million households. This operational capacity, which includes 5,356 MW of capacity at Khavda in Gujarat, “marks the fastest and largest capacity addition in India to date,” the company stated in an official release here Monday.
The operational portfolio includes about 11,005.5 MW of solar, 1,977.8 MW of wind and 2,556.6 MW of wind-solar hybrid capacity. Speaking on the milestone, Ashish Khanna, CEO, AGEL, said: “Surpassing the 15,000 MW milestone is a moment of immense pride. This achievement is a testament to our team’s relentless focus and dedication. It would not have been possible without the far-sighted leadership of our promoters and the unwavering support of our investors, customers, team and partners who have stood by us at every step. Inspired by Gautam Adani’s ambition to position Adani as the global leader in renewable energy, AGEL is committed to setting new benchmarks in innovation and operational excellence—proving that clean energy can be delivered at unprecedented scale and speed. We aim to accelerate even faster from 15,000 MW to 50,000 MW by 2030, remaining steadfast in our mission to power India and the world with sustainable energy solutions.”
AGEL’s 15,539.9 MW operational portfolio can power approximately 7.9 million households. The clean energy produced can light up thirteen individual Indian states. AGEL’s operational portfolio can power the entire northeast region with renewable energy. The milestone coincides with AGEL completing 10 years of powering India with clean and affordable energy at unmatched speed and scale.
Adani Green Energy is developing the world’s largest renewable energy plant of 30,000 MW on the barren waste land at Khavda in Kutch, Gujarat. Built across 538 sq kms, it is five times the size of Paris and will be even visible from space. Once complete, it will be the planet’s largest power plant across all energy sources. AGEL has operationalised cumulative capacity of 5,355.9 MW renewable energy at Khavda so far. The accelerated progress at Khavda underscores AGEL’s commitment to India’s goal of 500 GW non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030.
On Saturday, Gujarat government had stated that five renewable energy companies in Khavda will produce 37,000 MW of green power that will power 1.85 crore homes by 2028. These five energy companies, including Adani Green are developing their projects in over 800 square kilometres in Khavda in Kutch district of Gujarat.