Adani to start constructing solar plants in Australia next year

Indian energy giant Adani Group on Sunday announced its new venture for construction of two major solar projects in Australia next year as part of its efforts to develop renewable energy projects in the country with a total capacity of 1,500 megawatt (MW) within the next five years.

“Adani today (Sunday) announced that it proposes to commence construction of two major solar projects in Australia next year, each with an output of 100-200 MW,” a company statement issued here said.

Land agreements were in place for the projects in South Australia and Queensland, and Adani has commenced the design and tendering phases for both the projects. Adani aims to develop renewable energy projects in Australia with a total capacity of 1,500 MW within the next five years, it noted.

The Australian solar projects will be in addition to Adani’s $16.5 billion investment in the planned Carmichael coal mine in Queensland’s Galilee Basin, which has faced years of legal delays over environmental approvals, as well as rail and port facilities. The company’s head of Australian operations, Jeyakumar Janakaraj, said that these projects will offer a solid foundation to Adani’s renewable energy business in Australia and will contribute to meeting the country’s renewable energy target commitments. “Coupled with the company’s $3.3 billion of investment to date across its mine, rail and port projects in Queensland, Adani’s plans to pursue solar investment opportunities that reflect the confidence the company has in the Australian market,” Janakaraj said. Read more…