Gautam Adani, Chairman of the Adani Group, announced plans to invest more than US$ 75 billion over the next five years to accelerate India’s transition to renewable energy, describing the sector as one of the largest growth industries globally. The announcement was made during the centennial celebrations of IIT (ISM) Dhanbad.
Investment Focus
The Adani Group’s investment strategy spans multiple areas of the green energy ecosystem, including:
- Electricity-based manufacturing
- Green steel production
- Green fertilizers
- Hydrogen ecosystems
- Critical digital infrastructure components
The conglomerate aims to drive long-term industrial and technological development across India and globally, reflecting the transformative potential of renewable energy and related sectors.
Renewable Energy Projects
As part of its expansion, Adani Group recently completed the installation of a 10 GW renewable energy facility in Khavda, Gujarat, currently the world’s largest solar generation facility under development. Covering approximately 520 square kilometers, the facility is expected to be fully operational by 2030, generating 30 GW of renewable energy—enough to power over 60 million homes annually—while setting benchmarks for cost-effective green energy globally.
Minerals and Technology Linkages
Adani emphasized India’s need to strengthen domestic mining and mineral capabilities to support strategic and technological requirements. Key minerals critical to renewable energy, electric mobility, AI infrastructure, and semiconductor technologies include:
- Rare earths
- Lithium
- Copper
- Silicon
- Uranium
According to Adani, minerals form the foundation of AI chips, hyperscale cloud infrastructure, and digital engines, highlighting the integral role of mining in enabling the new digital services economy and clean technology advancements.
Summary
The Adani Group plans to invest over US$ 75 billion in renewable energy and related technologies over the next five years. Its projects, including a 10 GW solar facility in Gujarat, aim to generate 30 GW of renewable energy by 2030. The group also highlights the strategic importance of domestic minerals in supporting clean energy, AI, and semiconductor infrastructure in India.
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