Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL) commissioned a new solar facility this week. In Gujarat, a 67 MW Khavda solar plant became functional with energy on February 25, 2025. It’s a modest but significant step for the company, taking its overall renewable capacity to 11,983.1 MW. The project began mere hours ago, with the green signal at 10:02 p.m. on February 24. This isn’t just another plant—it’s part of something massive.
Khavda’s Growing Glow
Khavda’s no ordinary spot. It’s home to what’s set to be the world’s largest renewable energy park, sprawling across 538 square kilometers. AGEL’s aiming for 30 GW there by 2030, mixing solar and wind to power millions. This 67 MW chunk came online fast, thanks to Adani Green Energy Twenty Six B Limited, a step-down subsidiary. They got the green light and wasted no time. It’s a piece of a puzzle that’s already powering up Gujarat and beyond.
Building on a Big Vision
AGEL’s been at this for a while. Back in 2024, they fired up 551 MW of solar at Khavda within a year of breaking ground. Now, with over 11 GW running nationwide, they’re a renewable energy powerhouse in India. “We’re committed to India’s 500 GW non-fossil fuel target by 2030,” an AGEL spokesperson said last year, and this plant proves they mean it. The Khavda park alone could light up 16.1 million homes yearly once it’s fully built. That’s a lot of bulbs!
Tech Meets Desert
Khavda’s a tough place—think salty soil and blazing sun. But AGEL’s got tricks up its sleeve. They’re using bifacial solar panels that catch rays on both sides and trackers that follow the sun. It’s smart tech for a harsh spot. The region boasts 2,060 kWh/m² of solar irradiation, perfect for soaking up energy. And on top of all that, they have 8,000 workers on their grounds, resident in an assemblage chopped out of the Rann of Kutch. It is a mini-city designed for green energy.
Why It’s a Big Deal
This is not merely watts and volts. India’s racing towards greenness, and AGEL’s taking the lead. With 47 GW of under-construction projects in MENA by 2030, according to Mercom India, the region’s catching up quickly. For AGEL, Khavda’s a flagship—showing how to turn barren land into a clean energy goldmine. “This milestone validates our role in India’s clean energy journey,” Gautam Adani, Chairman of Adani Group, said about an earlier Khavda launch. The 67 MW boost keeps that momentum rolling.
What’s Next?
AGEL’s not slowing down. They’ve got 5 GW locked in with Maharashtra and a joint venture with TotalEnergies for 1,150 MW more at Khavda. The desert’s buzzing—wind turbines are spinning too, with 57.2 MW added last month. It’s a hybrid hustle. For locals, it means jobs and power. For India, it’s another step off fossil fuels. The sun’s shining on Khavda, and AGEL’s making sure it pays off.
