Google and Adani Group Partner on Solar-Wind Hybrid Project to Power India’s Clean Energy Shift

October 3, 2024

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  • Adani to provide renewable energy from a new solar-wind hybrid project in Gujarat, set to start in Q3 2025.
  • Collaboration targets commercial and industrial sectors to accelerate decarbonization in India.
  • Partnership aligns with Google’s 24/7 carbon-free energy goal for its Indian operations.

Adani Group and Google have unveiled a strategic collaboration to boost clean energy consumption and drive sustainability in India. The partnership will see Adani harnessing power from a new solar-wind hybrid facility located at Khavda, Gujarat, which hosts the world’s largest renewable energy plant. This initiative marks a significant step in both companies’ efforts to support India’s green energy transition.

Strategic Energy Solutions

Adani’s expertise in large-scale renewable projects positions it as a key player in supplying tailored energy solutions to meet the growing demands of the commercial and industrial sectors. “With proven capabilities in delivering large-scale wind, solar, hybrid, and energy storage projects, Adani is well-positioned to provide customized renewable energy solutions to commercial and industrial (C&I) customers to meet their energy requirements and reduce their carbon footprint,” highlighted the release.

Advancing Decarbonization

The focus of the collaboration extends beyond just energy production to include accelerating the decarbonization of vital industrial sectors in India. Adani plans to enhance its offerings in the merchant and C&I segments, pivotal in reducing industry-wide carbon emissions.

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Supporting Google’s Sustainability Goals

This partnership also plays a crucial role in advancing Google’s commitment to operating on 24/7 carbon-free energy in India. By ensuring that Google’s cloud services and operations are powered by sustainable sources, the collaboration not only supports Google’s operational sustainability but also contributes to broader environmental goals.

As noted by the Adani Group, this collaborative effort is expected to propel both Google’s and Adani’s sustainability initiatives while supporting the sustainable growth of cloud services and operations in the region. This strategic alliance is set to commence its commercial operations by the third quarter of 2025, marking a milestone in leveraging corporate collaborations to address climate change and enhance renewable energy adoption across industries.