Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL) announced on Wednesday that it has successfully launched the initial 250 MW of wind capacity at the Khavda renewable energy plant in Gujarat, which is the largest of its kind in the world with a total capacity of 30,000 MW (30 GW). This achievement brings the cumulative operational capacity at the Khavda site to 2,250 MW, reinforcing AGEL’s position as a leader in India with the largest operational portfolio of 11,184 MW.
The Khavda plant benefits from exceptional wind resources, with speeds reaching 8 meters per second, making it an optimal location for wind energy generation. It features some of the world’s most powerful onshore wind turbine generators (WTGs), each with a capacity of 5.2 MW. These turbines, boasting a rotor diameter of 160 meters and a tip height of 200 meters—comparable to the Statue of Unity—are constructed with advanced German technology and are manufactured at Adani New Industries Limited’s (ANIL) facilities near Mundra port.
AGEL has transformed what was once barren land in Khavda into a center for clean and affordable energy, capable of powering 16.1 million homes annually. The Khavda plant represents a significant step forward in global decarbonization and India’s journey towards sustainable development.
On Tuesday, Bhutan’s King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and Prime Minister Dasho Tshering Tobgay visited the Khavda site, highlighting its global significance. Gautam Adani, Chairman of the Adani Group, conveyed his appreciation for their visit.
The completion of the first 2 GW at Khavda within just 12 months of construction has set a new benchmark. In light of the rapid growth in renewable energy, Adani Green Energy has updated its target for FY 2029-30 from 45 GW to 50 GW. In FY24, AGEL increased its capacity by 2.8 GW, representing 15 percent of the total renewable capacity added in India.
