Adani Green Crosses 15 GW In Renewable Capacity

08 Jul 2025 CW Team

Adani Green Energy Ltd (AGEL) has exceeded 15 gigawatts (GW) of operational renewable capacity, reaching 15,539.9 megawatts (MW). The portfolio now comprises about 11,005.5 MW of solar installations, 1,977.8 MW of standalone wind assets, and 2,556.6 MW of wind‑solar hybrid projects.

Chief executive Ashish Khanna hailed the milestone as “a moment of immense pride”, crediting the achievement to the company’s workforce, investors and partners. AGEL has pledged to accelerate from the current 15 GW towards 50 GW by the end of the decade, underpinning its mission to deliver affordable, sustainable energy in India and abroad.

At today’s scale, the operating fleet can power roughly 7.9 million Indian homes each year while avoiding an estimated 31 million tonnes of carbon‑dioxide emissions. AGEL’s expansion plan will extend renewable electricity to thirteen states, with a goal of supplying the entire north‑eastern region solely through clean power.

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