Powering Progress: Adani Green Energy’s Journey to 10,000 MW
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AGEL’s Commitment to Environmental Stewardship
Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL), India’s premier renewable energy company, has achieved a significant milestone by surpassing 10,000 megawatts (MW) of operational portfolio. This achievement underscores AGEL’s commitment to providing reliable, affordable, and clean power to the national grid. With a diverse portfolio consisting of solar, wind, and wind-solar hybrid capacity, AGEL is leading the charge toward a sustainable energy future.
Expanding Operational Portfolio:
AGEL’s operational portfolio now stands at an impressive 10,934 MW, making it the largest in India. This includes 7,393 MW of solar capacity, 1,401 MW of wind capacity, and 2,140 MW of wind-solar hybrid capacity. The company’s relentless focus on expansion and innovation is driving India’s renewable energy goals forward.
Contributing to Environmental Sustainability:
AGEL’s operational portfolio is estimated to power more than 5.8 million homes and prevent approximately 21 million tonnes of CO2 emissions annually. By harnessing the power of renewable energy, AGEL is making significant strides towards mitigating climate change and promoting environmental sustainability.
Leadership in Clean Energy Transition:
Mr. Gautam Adani, Chairman of the Adani Group, expressed pride in AGEL’s achievements, highlighting the company’s rapid growth and transformative impact on India’s energy landscape. He emphasized AGEL’s role in facilitating India’s transition to clean, reliable, and affordable energy, with ambitious plans to achieve 45,000 MW by 2030. The upcoming 30,000 MW project in Khavda, Gujarat, is set to be the world’s largest renewable energy plant, symbolizing AGEL’s commitment to global leadership in clean energy.
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Sustainable Practices and Commitment to UN SDGs:
AGEL is dedicated to enhancing natural and social capital through sustainable practices across its operations. The company’s initiatives align with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, including affordable and clean energy, decent work and economic growth, industry, innovation and infrastructure, water stewardship, waste management, biodiversity management, and climate action. AGEL’s operating portfolio is certified ‘single-use plastic free’, ‘zero waste-to-landfill’, and ‘water positive for plants with more than 200 MW capacity’, reflecting its commitment to environmental stewardship.
Contribution to India’s Renewable Energy Goals:
AGEL’s achievement represents the largest greenfield expansion in India’s renewable energy sector, accounting for about 11% of the country’s installed utility-scale solar and wind capacity. The company’s contribution to India’s utility-scale solar installations exceeds 15%, while also creating over 3,200 direct green jobs. AGEL’s success serves as a blueprint for giga-scale development globally, setting new standards for renewable energy projects worldwide.
The Khavda Project:
AGEL’s ambitious Khavda project aims to develop the world’s largest renewable energy project, spanning 30,000 MW on barren land in Kutch, Gujarat. With operationalized 2,000 MW of cumulative solar capacity within just 12 months, AGEL is making rapid progress towards its goal. Leveraging the expertise of Adani Infra, Adani New Industries Limited, Adani Infrastructure Management Services Ltd., and strategic partners, AGEL is advancing the project at a remarkable pace.
