Adani Green Energy recently activated 1 GW of solar capacity at its Khavda facility, located in the state of Gujarat, India, considered to be the largest solar power plant in the world. This achievement aligns with the company’s ambitious plans to develop 30 GW of solar capacity over the next five years.
According to the company’s projections, once completed, the project, which will extend over 538 km2, will be recognized as the largest of its kind in the world.
Why will Khavda be recognized as the world’s largest solar power plant?
To reach the capacity of this first GW, approximately 2.4 million photovoltaic modules had to be installed. However, specific details about the solar panel technology were not shared by the company. This breakthrough increases Adani’s total renewable energy capacity to more than 9 GW, with a target of 45 GW by 2030.
In December of the previous year, Adani secured financing for 2.1 GW of the Khavda project, securing a $1.36 billion credit facility.
The project, located in the western region of India, plans the implementation of cleaning robots to address the challenge of dust accumulation on the solar panels, an innovative solution that responds to the dryness of the area and contributes to water savings.
Gujarat is positioned as one of the epicenters of solar energy in India, second only to Rajasthan in terms of installed capacity. During the last year, Gujarat managed to install 1.3 GW of PV capacity. Despite this, the increase in solar capacity in the country experienced a 28% reduction in 2023, mainly affected by a 42.5% decrease in the activation of new large-scale projects.
The initiative of Adani Green Energy initiative stands out not only for its scale, but also for its focus on sustainability and technological innovation. The implementation of waterless cleaning robots is a testament to the company’s commitment to environmental preservation, providing a model for future developments in the renewable energy sector.
This approach optimizes water resources and sets new standards in the efficiency and maintenance of large-scale solar installations.
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