Adani Green Hits 10,000 MW Milestone, Leads India in Renewable Energy
Adani Green Energy Ltd (AGEL) has announced that it has exceeded a milestone of 10,000 megawatts (MW) in renewable energy capacity within its operational portfolio. This achievement underscores the company's commitment to providing dependable, cost-effective, and environmentally friendly power to the national grid. AGEL's operational portfolio includes 7,393 MW of solar capacity, 1,401 MW of wind capacity, and 2,140 MW of wind-solar hybrid capacity.
In a filing with the stock exchange, Adani Green highlighted that this accomplishment underscores the commitment of both Adani Green and its development partners to progress towards the goal of achieving 450 GW of renewable energy by 2030. The company stated that its operational portfolio, totaling 10,934 MW, will supply electricity to more than 5.8 million households and mitigate around 21 million tonnes of annual carbon dioxide emissions.
This milestone establishes a precedent for demonstrating how a blend of inventive technology, operational proficiency, digitalization, robust supply chain infrastructure, and sustainable principles can pave the path for advancing the shift towards clean energy and significant decarbonization endeavors on a large scale.
“In less than a decade, Adani Green Energy has not just envisioned a greener future but has actualized it, growing from a mere idea to explore clean energy to achieving a phenomenal 10,000 MW in installed capacity”, said Gautam Adani, Chairman of the Adani Group.
Adani Green reiterated its dedication to sustainable practices throughout its operations, in line with the objectives of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Its commitment to a sustainable future encompasses endeavors like eliminating single-use plastics, attaining zero waste-to-landfill targets, and ensuring a water-positive status for facilities exceeding 200 MW capacity. At 10:11 am, shares of Adani Green Energy were trading at Rs 1,885.05 each on the BSE, marking a decrease of 0.44 percent.