Adani Green Energy's Khavda Renewable Energy Park: The World's Largest Renewable Energy Project
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Project Name | World's largest renewable energy park |
| Location | Khavda, Kutch district, Gujarat |
| Total Area | 538 square kilometers (5 times the size of Paris) |
| Total Capacity | 30 GW |
| Investment | Rs 1.5 lakh crore |
| Current Capacity | 2 GW (4 GW to be added by March 2025) |
| Annual Capacity Increase | 5 GW every year after 2025 |
| Proximity to Pakistan Border | 1 kilometer |
| Energy Mix | Solar: 26 GW, Wind: 4 GW |
| Electricity Generation | 81 billion units annually (can power countries like Belgium, Chile, and Switzerland) |
| Nodal Agency | Gujarat Industries Power Company Limited (GIPCL) |
| Project Start | 2021 |
| Key Reasons for Location | Barren land (1 lakh hectares), favorable weather for solar and wind, Defense Ministry permission |
| Challenges | Humid air, salty water and soil, security concerns, lack of facilities, worker retention issues |
| Completion Timeline | 50% by December 2024 (14,000 MW), fully operational by December 2026 (30 GW) |