Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL) has achieved a significant milestone by exceeding 20 gigawatts (GW) of operational renewable energy capacity, making it the first company in India to do so primarily through greenfield development.
The company, a part of the Adani Group, produces more than 52 billion units of clean electricity annually, accounting for almost 3% of India’s total electricity consumption. This accomplishment showcases the success of disciplined execution and long-term vision.
Sagar Adani, Executive Director of AGEL, emphasized the collaborative effort that led to this achievement, stating that the company now provides renewable electricity equivalent to the annual power needs of Mumbai and New Delhi combined.
The milestone was highlighted during Sagar Adani’s address at the Adani Green Energy Dialogue in London, where he stressed the importance of accelerating electrification through renewable energy integrated with large-scale storage for enhanced energy security and affordability.
AGEL’s journey to surpassing 20 GW began with the commissioning of its first renewable energy project in Kamuthi, Tamil Nadu, in 2016, marking the largest and fastest greenfield renewable energy capacity addition in India.
With an operational portfolio consisting of approximately 14.2 GW of solar, 2.7 GW of wind, and 3.3 GW of wind-solar hybrid capacity, AGEL has also deployed 3.55 GWh of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), a significant achievement globally.
Sagar Adani underlined the growing importance of battery storage in India’s energy landscape, stating that it is crucial for delivering reliable and dispatchable clean power as renewable energy plays a more substantial role in the country’s power mix.
Looking ahead, AGEL aims to add 10 GWh of battery storage in the upcoming fiscal year and expand its portfolio to 50 GWh over the next five years to support its ambitious target of 50 GW of renewable energy by 2030.
Khavda in Kutch, Gujarat, is set to become the focal point of AGEL’s future growth plans, housing the world’s largest renewable energy plant.
