Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL) has become the first renewable energy Independent Power Producer (IPP) among the global top 10 to be certified as water positive and achieved this feat a full year ahead of its FY26 sustainability target. The certification, granted by international assurance firm Intertek, followed a detailed audit of AGEL’s water usage and conservation efforts across 103 operational power sites and 85 conservation locations.
This recognition highlights AGEL’s role not only as a clean energy leader but also as a pioneer in large-scale water stewardship. In a country like India, where water scarcity remains a persistent challenge, this milestone is not just a corporate accomplishment but a major leap toward sustainable industrial practices.
From the start, AGEL had set out with a limited goal to make over 200 MW of its assets water positive. However, after meeting that target in FY23, the company extended its vision to include its entire 14 GW operational portfolio, which now meets water positivity standards. This ambitious goal was met a full financial year ahead of schedule.
AGEL Turns Arid Zones into Water-Wise Renewable Hubs
The company’s solar and wind installations are located in some of India’s most water-stressed regions, such as the Khavda desert in Gujarat and the arid zones of the Thar desert. Yet, AGEL has managed to turn these tough terrains into hubs of sustainable resource management. It implemented multiple conservation strategies including rainwater harvesting, reviving traditional water bodies, and pilot projects for drinking water generation from air.
A standout innovation in AGEL’s water-saving strategy is the use of robotic dry-cleaning technology on over 54% of its solar modules. This alone has saved an estimated 546 million litres of water per year. Additionally, the restoration of 85 ponds has benefited over 1.23 lakh people, many of whom belong to water-scarce communities. In tangible terms, AGEL’s total water replenishment equals the volume of 467 Olympic-sized swimming pools exceeding the half-year water needs of Lakshadweep.
AGEL’s spokesperson said, “India is among the countries with the most acute water security challenges. Our goal has always been more than generating renewable energy; we aim to build it in the most sustainable way possible.” The company’s broader environmental goals include becoming single-use plastic free and achieving zero waste to landfill milestones AGEL has also reached across its operational sites.
AGEL Sets Model for Climate -Resilient Green Energy
As global industries grapple with rising climate and water risks, AGEL’s approach offers a replicable model. Through the combination of cutting-edge technology and community-based water initiatives, the company has aligned its energy mission with environmental and social priorities.
By becoming the first renewable energy company in the world of its scale to turn water positive, Adani Green has raised the bar for what sustainability in energy infrastructure can look like showing that industrial growth and environmental care are not mutually exclusive but must go hand-in-hand.
