Ahmedabad, April 1: Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL) announced on Wednesday that it has added over 5 gigawatts (5,051 megawatts) of renewable energy capacity in the fiscal year 2025-26. This brings the company’s total operational capacity to 19.3 gigawatts (GW).
This achievement is recognized as the largest annual greenfield capacity increase by any company globally, excluding China.
The newly added capacity includes 3.4 gigawatts (3,409 megawatts) of solar energy, 0.7 gigawatts (686 megawatts) of wind energy, and 1 gigawatt (956 megawatts) of hybrid wind-solar capacity.
According to India’s largest pure-play renewable energy company, this new capacity will help reduce carbon emissions by approximately 10 million tons annually. AGEL’s total capacity of 19.3 GW can offset around 36 million tons of carbon emissions each year.
AGEL’s Executive Director, Sagar Adani, stated, “Adding over 5 gigawatts of new capacity marks a significant turning point for India’s renewable energy sector. It will enhance India’s recognition as a leader in clean energy globally and accelerate the transition to a low-carbon economy.”
He further added, “This achievement is a strong step towards our goal of 50 gigawatts by 2030. We are also promoting sustainable and inclusive growth through renewable energy and energy storage solutions.”
Most of the new capacity has been added at the world’s largest renewable energy plant being developed in Khavda, Gujarat, which is progressing rapidly.
Spanning 538 square kilometers, this project is nearly five times the size of Paris. The goal is to establish 30 gigawatts of capacity in Khavda by 2029, of which the company has already installed 9.4 gigawatts (9,413 megawatts).
Additionally, the company has also launched a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) with a capacity of 1,376 megawatt-hours (MWh) in Khavda, making it one of the largest single-location projects in the world. This work was completed in just eight months, enhancing grid stability and optimizing the use of renewable energy.
The Khavda project utilizes advanced bifacial solar modules that generate electricity by capturing sunlight from both sides. Solar trackers are also employed to maximize production.
The company reported the installation of 5.2 megawatt wind turbines, which are among the most powerful onshore turbines globally. Furthermore, a waterless robotic cleaning system is being used, requiring almost no water for cleaning solar panels, thereby increasing operational efficiency.
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