Adani Green's Subsidiary Launches First 250 MW Wind Capacity at Khavda

Adani Renewable Energy Forty One Limited, a wholly-owned stepdown subsidiary of Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL), has successfully operationalized the first 250 MW wind capacity at the world's largest 30,000 MW renewable energy plant located in Khavda, Gujarat.

This milestone, announced in a press release, brings the cumulative operational capacity at the Khavda plant to 2,250 MW, reinforcing AGEL's leadership in renewable energy with a total operational portfolio of 11,184 MW across India.

AGEL is developing the world's largest renewable energy project on barren land at Khavda in Kutch, Gujarat. Spanning 538 square kilometres, it is five times the size of Paris and nearly as large as Mumbai. Upon completion, it will be the largest power plant on the planet, irrespective of energy source. The region boasts approximately 2,060 kWh/m2 of high solar irradiation and some of the best wind resources in India, with wind speeds of around 8 metres per second.

High-capacity WTGs enable efficient land use, resulting in higher energy yields and reduced levelized cost of energy (LCOE). These WTGs are manufactured using advanced German technology at Adani New Industries Limited's (ANIL) integrated manufacturing ecosystem near the Mundra port. The 5.2 MW turbines feature a rotor diameter of 160 metres and a tip height of 200 metres, equivalent to the height of the Statue of Unity, the world's tallest statue located in Gujarat..

The plant will feature cutting-edge technology, including India's largest onshore wind turbine generators of 5.2 MW capacity, bifacial solar PV modules (which generate energy from both sides of the module), and horizontal single-axis tracker systems (which track the sun for more energy). Additionally, it will use Adani's state-of-the-art Energy Network Operation Centre (ENOC) platform with AI and ML integration for real-time automated operation and monitoring.

AGEL's partner, Adani Infra, is developing innovative solutions to address terrain challenges at Khavda. For example, they have deployed underground stone columns to enhance soil strength, developed with global collaboration involving both domestic and international institutions. Specialised corrosion-resistant coatings are also being used for solar module mounting structures and switchyard equipment to ensure long-term protection in highly corrosive environments.