Adani Green Becomes First Indian Firm to Cross 15 GW Renewable Energy Milestone

Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL), the renewable energy arm of the Adani Group, has become the first Indian company to surpass 15 gigawatts (GW) of installed renewable capacity. As of June 2025, AGEL’s total operational capacity stands at 15,539.9 megawatts (MW), making it the largest renewable energy company in India and one of the top 10 independent power producers globally. This achievement not only reflects India’s growing dominance in the green energy sector but also sets the stage for AGEL’s ambitious goal of reaching 50 GW by 2030.

Why in News?

Adani Green Energy recently crossed 15 GW installed renewable capacity, the first Indian firm to do so. The company also unveiled updates on its Khavda mega-project, which is set to become the world’s largest renewable energy plant. The milestone comes just 15 months after crossing the 10 GW mark, showing unprecedented growth in India’s green sector.

Key Figures & Capacity Details

• Total installed capacity (June 2025): 15,539.9 MW
• Households powered: ~7.9 million
• Carbon offset per year: 28.6 million tonnes

Environmental equivalence

• Equal to removing 6.3 million cars from roads
• Equal to planting 1.36 billion trees

Capacity Breakdown

• Solar Power: 11,005.5 MW
• Wind Power: 1,977.8 MW
• Hybrid Projects (wind-solar): 2,556.6 MW

Recent Developments

• 3,309 MW added in FY25, the highest ever by any Indian firm in a single year.
• All capacity built through greenfield development (new projects, not acquisitions).

Major Projects

• Kamuthi Solar Plant, Tamil Nadu (648 MW) – Commissioned FY16
• Jaisalmer Hybrid Project, Rajasthan (2,140 MW) – FY23

Khavda Project, Kutch, Gujarat

• Target: 30,000 MW by 2029
• Already commissioned: 5,355.9 MW
• Spread across 538 sq km
• Aims to be world’s largest renewable energy project

Future Targets

• Goal by 2030: 50 GW installed capacity
• Annual Capex Plan: $20 billion through internal accruals and debt
• Backed by Adani Group’s larger goal of 100 GW total power capacity by 2030