The Indian government is developing the world’s largest renewable energy park in Gujarat. The Khavda Renewable Energy Park is being built in the Rann of Kutch, over an area of 726 square kilometers.
Rann of Kutch is an inhospitable salt marsh, located at least 70 km from the nearest human settlement. However, the site lies very close to the India- Pakistan border.
Once complete, the project will be equivalent to the size of Singapore. Reports also suggest that the park is expected to be so big that it will be visible from space. Moreover, the estimated cost of the project is $2.26 billion.
The Khavda Renewable energy plant will generate 30 GW of clean energy and power approximately 18 million homes.
Adani Green is in charge of building 20 gigawatts (GW) of the project’s capacity. Additionally, Gujarat State Electricity Corporation Limited (GSECL) and National Thermal Power Corporation Limited (NTPC) will also be involved in developing a significant portion of the capacity.
Currently, pillars are being laid at the site for mounting solar panels. Workers are also in the process of building substations and laying down the wiring. The project is expected to be completed in 3 years.
India is currently home to the world’s largest solar park, the Bhadla Solar Park. Once this project is complete, it will help India in its ambitious goal of achieving 500 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2030.
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Resource: ET Energy
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