Adani New Industries Sets Up India's Tallest Wind Turbine In Gujarat

Adani New Industries Ltd (ANIL) on Thursday announced that it has installed wind turbine taller than the world's tallest 'Statue of Unity' in Gujarat. The wind turbine's blades are wider than the wingspan of a jumbo jet in Gujarat's Mundra.

Installation of the wind turbine is part of ANIL's renewable energy expansion plans.

Making the announcement, Milind Kulkarni, Chief Operating Officer (COO), MWL said, “The proto assembly was completed in a record of 19 days. It is installed, commissioned, and we shall soon go for a type certification now."

The wind turbine has been set up by Mundra Windtech Ltd (MWL), a wholly-owned subsidiary incorporated by Adani Enterprises Ltd (AEL).

India’s tallest and largest wind turbine stands 200 metres tall and has a capacity to generate 5.2 MW of electricity and can power approximately 4,000 homes.

Adani New Industries has said that it has laid even bigger foundations for upcoming wind turbine generators.