Adani Subsidiary Commissions 57.2 MW Hybrid Project At Khavda

Adani Subsidiary Commissions 57.2 MW Hybrid Project At Khavda

Adani Renewable Energy Forty Eight Limited, a step-down subsidiary of Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL) has commissioned a 57.2 MW wind power component. This component is part of its wind-solar hybrid project at Khavda, Gujarat. The company informed its investors about its latest development today. In its regulatory filing before the exchanges, it said, “With the commissioning of this plant, AGEL’s total operational renewable generation capacity has increased to 11,666.1 MW.”

The top management of the firm in its interaction with the media had earlier indicated that it was using the site to experiment with some of the most powerful wind turbines in the country. Amit Singh, CEO of Adani Green at an event last year said that the company has tried its 5.2 MW wind turbines in the region to produce a good quantum of wind energy from the site. Khavda, situated at the Rann of Kutch is one of the climatically favourable sites in the country to harness wind energy. The company is now working towards boosting several clean energy projects at Khavda ranging from solar to wind energy.

Wind recycling partnerships 

After gaining success in its solar segment, the company is now seeks to optimise its wind energy segment. In a recent development, chemical manufacturing company, SWANCOR Holding Co. recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Adani New Industries Limited to officially initiate the partnership for building one of the first recyclable wind farms in India.

India is striving to reach 140 GW of installed wind power capacity by 2030. This project can support the rapid growth of India’s wind energy sector. Adani and Swancor plan to complete the required certification by Q2 2025. and Swancor will conduct all necessary testing according to the qualification plan provided.  The adoption of Swancor EzCiclo, the recyclable thermosetting resin, for manufacturing environmentally friendly, recyclable wind turbine blades is scheduled to commence in Q4 2025.

Khavda Expands Wind Energy Portfolio 

Continuing its momentum to add more renewable energy projects, Adani Green Energy’s (AGEL) step-down subsidiary, Adani Renewable Energy Forty Eight Limited recently commissioned a 62.4 MW wind power component of its wind-solar hybrid project at Khavda, Gujarat. Khavda is expected to see a string of projects over the next two years as it moves towards a projected 30 GW plus of renewable projects in the region.

Khavda has sought increasing orders from various key players in the wind energy segment. Last year, in 2024, GE Vernova recently secured an order worth approximately ₹400 crore from Sterlite Power. The US-based wind energy company will supply and supervise 765 kV power transformers and reactors for the Khavda project. GE Vernova plans to execute the project within two years.

Wind turbine manufacturers in India have been increasing the upper capacity limit of their turbines. While countries like China deploy turbines with capacities of 8 MW to 10 MW, Indian manufacturers face cost constraints that limit the adoption of such large structures. Government data reveals that more than eight manufacturers in India offer turbines with capacities beyond 3 MW. Suzlon frequently highlights its success in securing multiple orders for its 3.15 MW wind turbines. Inox Wind credits its 3 MW turbine series for significantly boosting its order book.