Published on: April 15, 2024

KHAVDA RENEWABLE ENERGY PARK

KHAVDA RENEWABLE ENERGY PARK

NEWS – Adani Green Energy Ltd (AGEL) recently established the world’s largest renewable energy park in Gujarat’s Khavda region.

HIGHLIGHTS

  • OVERVIEW
    • Located in Khavda, Gujarat’s Kutch region
    • Boasts a 45 GW capacity primarily from solar energy
    • Second-best solar radiation in India after Ladakh
  • Ideal Location
    • Wind speeds five times higher than the plains
    • Just one kilometer from the Pakistan border
    • Buffer zone maintained by BSF
  • Infrastructure Development
    • Originally accessed via a modest airstrip
    • Expansion plans for significant clean energy ventures
    • Spanning 538 square kilometers, five times the size of Paris
  • Investment and Capacity
    • AGEL’s investment of Rs 1.5 lakh crore
    • Generates 30 megawatts of clean electricity
    • Includes 26 GW of solar and 4 GW of wind capacity
  • Projected Impact
    • Estimated to generate 81 billion units of electricity
    • Enough to power entire nations like Belgium, Chile, and Switzerland