Adani Green switches to India’s first hybrid power plant.
Highlight
- Adani Hybrid Energy Jaisalmer Forest Limited commissions 390 MW wind-solar hybrid power plant in Rajasthan
- 2.69 per kWh of this plant with SECI. But have a 25-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA)
- Adani Green Energy now has 5.8 GW of operating capacity
Adani Hybrid Energy Jaisalmer Forest Limited (AHEZOL), a subsidiary of Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL), has commissioned a 390 MW wind-solar hybrid power plant in Rajasthan.
This plant in Jaisalmer is the first wind and solar hybrid power generation plant in India. Integrated hybrid power plants, through solar and wind power generation, harness the full potential of renewable energy by resolving production gaps and providing a more reliable solution to meet the growing electricity demand.
What did the CEO of Adani Green Energy Limited say?
Vineet S Jain, MD & CEO, Adani Green Energy Ltd., said, “Wind-solar hybrid energy is an important aspect of our business strategy, which aims to meet India’s growing green energy need.
“The commissioning of our hybrid plant is an incremental step towards meeting India’s sustainable energy goals. We are extremely proud of the tireless effort our team has put in to deliver India’s first wind-solar hybrid plant. The project is a part of the first construction facility at Adani Green by international banks. It is commendable that this project was successfully executed amidst the uncertainties arising out of the global pandemic.”
Know some of the key ‘features’ of the new hybrid power plant:
The new plant has a power purchase agreement (PPA) with Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) with a tariff of Rs 2.69 per kWh, which is much lower than the nationally average power purchase cost (APPC), which is affordable, Provides access to modern And clean energy to all. With the successful commissioning of this plant, AGEL now has an operational capacity of 5.8 GW. This puts AGEL’s total renewable portfolio of 20.4 GW on track to meet its vision of 45 GW capacity by 2030.
Adani Group’s Energy Network Operation Center (ENOC) platform has consistently demonstrated and assisted the Group in achieving superior operating performance across its entire renewable portfolio spread across various locations in India.
The ENOC platform will be instrumental in delivering industry-leading performance through this newly launched wind-solar hybrid power plant. Adani Green is committed to all UNSDGs, with a focus on SDGs 7, 9 and 13.
Details about Adani Green Energy Limited:
About Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL), is the renewable energy platform of the Adani portfolio. The company has one of the world’s largest renewable portfolios, with 20.4 GW of lock-in growth across operational, under construction, reputable and acquired properties, which complements investment grade counterparts.
The company develops, builds, owns, operates and maintains utility-scale grid-connected solar and wind farm projects. AGEL is focused on decarbonization of power generation and helping India meet its sustainability goals.
US-based think tank Mercom Capital has ranked Adani Group as the 1st global solar power generation asset owner. AGEL has also been honored as the Global Sponsor of the Year by Project Finance International (PFI), recognizing AGEL as a key driver of the energy transition.
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