Ambuja Cements Commissions 200 MW Solar Project At Khavda

Ambuja Cements, a cement and building material company, today commissioned and began power transmission from its 200 MW solar power project in Khavda in Gujarat. The balance 806 MW capacity from this project is at various stages of commissioning and is expected to start transmitting in phases between March 2025 and June 2025.

This development of Ambuja’s solar project can lead to 70% savings compared to current power costs. Ajay Kapur, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Cement Business, Adani Group said, “This is the first phase of our 1 GW Renewable Power Project in our efforts to decarbonize the value chain. We aim to power 60% of our total energy consumption from green power sources by FY’28. This helps us in reducing our overall cost and delivering strong value to our stakeholders. Our sustainability principles are integrated into all aspects of our business and reflect our forward-thinking vision.”

The company received standing clearance for its 200 MW solar power project from the Western Regional Load Dispatch Centre (WRLDC), effective 12th December 2024. This first phase of its green energy project paves the way for further value unlocking for the Company’s Rs. 10,000 Cr investment towards green power – 1 GW of Renewable Energy, including solar and wind, along with 376 MW of waste heat recovery systems (WHRS). Of the remaining 806 MW capacity from this project, 156 MW of Wind Power from Khavda and a further 300 MW of Solar Power from Rajasthan are expected to be commissioned by March 2025 in phases. The balance of 350 MW Solar power is expected to be commissioned by June 2025.

Adani Expand Footprint In Gujarat

Khavda has become a hotpot of renewable energy projects, its seeking takers across different spectrums. For instance, Adani Green has entered into a Joint Venture (JV) agreement with Singapore-based energy company TotalEnergies to boost the growth of renewable energy projects at Khavda in Gujarat. The JV had been announced earlier this year.

It has sought to supply energy from 5 GW of solar power from the Khavda Renewable Energy Park, the world’s largest renewable energy project. This project in Kutch District, Gujarat would provide energy at a flat rate of INR 2.70 per kilowatt-hour (kWh) for 25 years. This project will be developed over the course of the next three years.