India Bets on Solar Energy: Khavda, A Record-Breaking Project
India is building the world’s largest solar power plant in the Gujarat desert. With 60 million panels and 770 wind turbines, Khavda exemplifies a colossal ambition to address the country’s energy and climate challenges.
| Countries | France, Inde, Kenya, États-Unis |
|---|---|
| Companies | TotalEnergies |
| Sector | Énergie Éolienne, Énergie Solaire, Photovoltaïque, Terrestre |
| Theme | Marchés & Finance, Analyse sectorielle |
In the heart of Gujarat’s desert, in northwest India, lies the sprawling Khavda solar park. This colossal project, near the border with Pakistan, symbolizes the nation’s ambitions in renewable energy. Spanning an area of 538 square kilometers—nearly equivalent to Mumbai—this site boasts 60 million photovoltaic panels and 770 massive wind turbines. Currently, it generates 1.73 gigawatts (GW) of energy and is projected to reach 30 GW by 2029, becoming the world’s most powerful power plant.
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