India | Developing World’ s Largest Renewable Energy Park in Vighakot, Gujarat

India is developing world’s largest renewable energy park in Vighakot , within the Rann region part of Kutch District,  in the northwestern part of the Indian subcontinent within the state of Gujarat. spanning the border between India and Pakistan.  

The 30 GW The Khavda Renewable Energy Park, also known as the Gujarat Hybrid Renovable Energy Park project led by the Ahmedabad - based group Adani Green Energy Ltd, India’s largest, and one of the leading renewable energy companies in the world enabling the clean energy transition, covers 726 square kilometres, is a $18 billion project combines solar and wind energy to power about 18 million homes and reduce about 50 million tonnes of CO2 annually.  

The renewable energy park will combine about 20 gigawatts of solar capacity with 10 gigawatts of wind power according to information from Asian News Service (IANS), a private Indian news agency based in New Delhi.

This hybrid design seeks to ensure more stable generation by complementing daytime solar production with wind production, available around the clock. 

The park is envisioned as a key pillar for India’s goal of reaching 500 gigawatts on non - fossil capacity by 2030, turning drylands into a major energy hub that boosts jobs and reduce reliance on coal.

Key Details of the Project: 

•    Location: Vigghakot, Kutch district, Gujarat state, near the India – Pakistan border. 
•    Capacity: 30 gigawatts (GW) consisting of both solar and wind energy, with 551 MW already operational in early 2024. 
•    Size: Over 726 square kilometres (roughly 7 times the size of Paris or the size of Singapore). 
•    Technology: Uses high – capacity 5.2 MW wind turbines and robotic cleaning for solar panels to operate in the harsh desert environment. 
•    Strategic Significance: Postioned to meet India’s goal of 500 GW non – fossil fuel energy capacity by 2030 and net – zero emissions by 2070. 
•    Location advantage: The site offers exceptionally high solar irradiation and strong  winds, providing consistent energy generation. 

The project inaugurated in 2020 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, currently has more than 1 gigawatt in operation and its total capacity is expected to be added in phases over the next few years. 

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