Adani Green Energy (AGEL) announced it has operationalized the first 250 MW wind capacity at the world’s largest renewable energy plant, a 30,000 MW (30 GW) facility, located in Khavda, Gujarat.
With this significant milestone, the cumulative operational capacity at the Khavda plant has reached 2,250 MW, further cementing AGEL’s position as the leader in India’s renewable energy sector with a total operational portfolio of 11,184 MW.
“Khavda has one of the best wind resources in India, with speeds of 8 meters per second, making it an ideal location to harness wind energy. The Khavda Renewable Energy plant is equipped with one of the world’s largest and most powerful onshore wind turbine generators (WTG) of 5.2 MW capacity each,” stated the company.
The 5.2 MW turbines feature a rotor diameter of 160 meters and a tip height of 200 meters, equivalent to the height of the Statue of Unity, the world’s tallest statue, also located in Gujarat. These turbines, utilizing advanced German technology, are manufactured at Adani New Industries Limited’s (ANIL) integrated manufacturing ecosystem near the Mundra port.
AGEL has transformed the once-barren Khavda wasteland into a hub of clean and affordable energy. The energy produced from the Khavda renewable energy plant has the capacity to power 16.1 million homes annually.
The world’s largest renewable energy plant at Khavda symbolizes the acceleration of decarbonization efforts and India’s strides toward sustainable progress.
Notably, on Tuesday, Bhutan’s King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and Prime Minister Dasho Tshering Tobgay visited the Khavda site. Gautam Adani, Chairman of the Adani Group, expressed immense gratitude for their visit to the Khavda plant and the Mundra Port.
The commissioning of the first 2 GW at Khavda within 12 months of breaking ground is a record-setting achievement. Reflecting the growth potential of renewable energy, Adani Green Energy has revised its FY 2029-30 target from 45 GW to 50 GW. In fiscal FY24 alone, the company added 2.8 GW, accounting for 15 percent of India’s total renewable capacity addition.