8 DEC, 2023
Sushim Mukul
Photo: Gautam Adani
Once operational, the project will generate 30 GW, powering more than 20 million homes. According to Gautam Adani, the park can be seen even from space.
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Adani Green is constructing the world's largest green energy park in Gujarat's Rann of Kutch desert, covering 726 sq km. The park is close to India's border with Pakistan.
Photo: Gautam Adani
It is coming up some 150 km from Mundra Port and will also boost the green energy manufacturing ecosystem for solar and wind in the region.
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Earlier this month, India’s largest green player, Adani Green got funded USD 1.36 billion to develop the energy park in Gujarat.
Photo: Gautam Adani
The energy park will generate green energy by harnessing solar and wind energy.
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The project aligns with India's commitment to sustainable energy, supporting the Solar Alliance and Atmanirbhar Bharat for self-reliance.
Photo: Narendra Modi
The energy generated from here will also play an important role in India's net zero journey and in creating green jobs.
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India currently aims for 500 GW of non-fossil energy capacity to fulfil 50% of energy needs through renewables by 2030.
Photo: Gautam Adani
India aims to reduce net projected carbon emissions by 1 billion tonnes and cut the carbon intensity of its economy by over 45% by 2030.
Photo: Narendra Modi
The project is a significant milestone in India's climate action efforts and will help to fulfil PM Modi's pledge at COP26 to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2070.