The Adani Group is embarking on one of the largest clean-energy investments in India’s history, with Chairman Gautam Adani announcing over USD 75 billion in spending planned for the next five years. Speaking at the 100th foundation day of IIT (ISM) Dhanbad, he stressed that India must chart its own development course and not succumb to external pressures, especially in the global sustainability debate. He highlighted that India’s priorities must balance growth, energy security, and climate responsibility.

At the heart of this investment is the world’s largest renewable energy park being built in Khavda, Gujarat, spread across an enormous 520 sq km. Adani revealed that the project, once fully operational by 2030, will generate 30 GW of green energy, enough to power more than 60 million homes annually. This project aims to position India among the leaders in renewable energy capacity and innovation.

Adani stated that the first 10 GW of the Khavda renewable park has already been commissioned. He noted that the group is on track to produce the world’s lowest-cost green electron, setting a new global benchmark for affordable renewable energy. This development aligns with India’s long-term goals of reducing carbon intensity while meeting growing electricity demand.

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He also highlighted that India, despite being the third-largest consumer of electricity, has a per capita consumption of less than 1,400 kWh a year. This figure is significantly lower than the global average and far below consumption levels in the US and Europe. According to Adani, this underscores India’s vast potential for future energy expansion, making large-scale renewable projects essential for sustainable growth.

Addressing criticism from a recent sustainability ranking following COP-30 in 2025, Adani argued that India’s environmental narrative is often misunderstood. While India ranks third in total annual CO₂ emissions, its per-capita emissions are under 2 tonnes, compared to 14 tonnes in the US and 9 tonnes in China. Over 200 years of industrial activity, India has contributed only 4% of cumulative global emissions, far less than major Western economies. He asserted that these realities must shape fair and balanced expectations for India’s energy transition.

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