Adani Green is First Renewable IPP in Top 10 to be Water Positive
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Adani Green is First Renewable IPP in Top 10 to be Water Positive

Adani Green Energy (AGEL) has become the world’s first renewable energy Independent Power Producer (IPP) with an operational capacity of over 14 GW to achieve water positivity across its entire operational portfolio—a year ahead of its FY26 target.

In a statement released, the company announced that it is the first and only entity among the top 10 global renewable energy players (by operational portfolio size) to reach this milestone. Achieving water positivity implies the adoption of methods that not only conserve water but also contribute to increasing its availability in surrounding areas.

AGEL revealed that it has received certification as water positive from Intertek, a global assurance firm, following extensive audits and assessments of its water accounting data. The evaluation covered 103 operational sites and 85 water conservation locations. It is also the only Indian renewable energy company of such scale to be certified water positive.

This achievement is particularly significant as many of AGEL’s solar and wind projects are situated in extremely challenging landscapes, where water scarcity is a daily reality. The company has successfully transformed some of India’s harshest terrains—such as the barren expanses of Khavda in Gujarat and the arid Thar desert—into examples of sustainable development.

To appreciate the scale of this accomplishment, AGEL’s water conservation efforts are equivalent to the volume of approximately 467 Olympic-sized swimming pools, surpassing the half-yearly water requirements of Lakshadweep. Furthermore, 85 rejuvenated ponds are now benefiting over 1,23,000 people, particularly in water-stressed communities.

More than 54 per cent of AGEL’s operational capacity now utilizes robotic cleaning technology for solar modules, which helps conserve roughly 546 million litres of water annually.

The company’s journey towards water positivity began with an ambitious ESG objective to make over 200 MW of its operational capacity water positive. Having achieved this initial goal in FY23 itself, AGEL expanded its target to cover its entire operational portfolio by FY26. Remarkably, it has now fulfilled that target a year in advance.

In a country where millions face water scarcity, this accomplishment stands as more than just a corporate milestone—it signals a sustainability breakthrough. AGEL has employed a range of innovative solutions such as waterless robotic cleaning, deepening traditional water bodies, rainwater harvesting, and pilot projects including technology to condense drinking water from humid air.

An AGEL spokesperson emphasised that the company is committed not just to producing green energy, but to doing so in the greenest way possible. He further noted that climate change is expected to worsen global water stress, and India, already facing severe water security challenges, has low per capita freshwater availability and high usage rates—making this achievement all the more crucial.

News source: ANI

Adani Green Energy (AGEL) has become the world’s first renewable energy Independent Power Producer (IPP) with an operational capacity of over 14 GW to achieve water positivity across its entire operational portfolio—a year ahead of its FY26 target. In a statement released, the company announced that it is the first and only entity among the top 10 global renewable energy players (by operational portfolio size) to reach this milestone. Achieving water positivity implies the adoption of methods that not only conserve water but also contribute to increasing its availability in surrounding areas. AGEL revealed that it has received certification as water positive from Intertek, a global assurance firm, following extensive audits and assessments of its water accounting data. The evaluation covered 103 operational sites and 85 water conservation locations. It is also the only Indian renewable energy company of such scale to be certified water positive. This achievement is particularly significant as many of AGEL’s solar and wind projects are situated in extremely challenging landscapes, where water scarcity is a daily reality. The company has successfully transformed some of India’s harshest terrains—such as the barren expanses of Khavda in Gujarat and the arid Thar desert—into examples of sustainable development. To appreciate the scale of this accomplishment, AGEL’s water conservation efforts are equivalent to the volume of approximately 467 Olympic-sized swimming pools, surpassing the half-yearly water requirements of Lakshadweep. Furthermore, 85 rejuvenated ponds are now benefiting over 1,23,000 people, particularly in water-stressed communities. More than 54 per cent of AGEL’s operational capacity now utilizes robotic cleaning technology for solar modules, which helps conserve roughly 546 million litres of water annually. The company’s journey towards water positivity began with an ambitious ESG objective to make over 200 MW of its operational capacity water positive. Having achieved this initial goal in FY23 itself, AGEL expanded its target to cover its entire operational portfolio by FY26. Remarkably, it has now fulfilled that target a year in advance. In a country where millions face water scarcity, this accomplishment stands as more than just a corporate milestone—it signals a sustainability breakthrough. AGEL has employed a range of innovative solutions such as waterless robotic cleaning, deepening traditional water bodies, rainwater harvesting, and pilot projects including technology to condense drinking water from humid air. An AGEL spokesperson emphasised that the company is committed not just to producing green energy, but to doing so in the greenest way possible. He further noted that climate change is expected to worsen global water stress, and India, already facing severe water security challenges, has low per capita freshwater availability and high usage rates—making this achievement all the more crucial. News source: ANI

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