Adani Khavda: 2.0 GW Integrated AI-Compute & 30GW Green Hub
Status: Operational Expansion / 951MW RE Active (April 2026) | Location: Khavda Renewable Energy Park, Kutch
Project Overview
As of April 28, 2026, the Adani Group has reached a major milestone at its Khavda site by operationalizing 951 MW of new renewable energy projects in this month alone, further accelerating the transformation of the region into one of the world’s largest clean-energy and digital infrastructure corridors. Technically, Khavda is emerging as the world’s most integrated energy-compute platform, combining hyperscale data center development directly with a planned 30 GW solar and wind generation complex. Unlike conventional data centers that depend on constrained public grids, facilities at Khavda are being built “behind-the-meter,” meaning compute clusters are connected directly to the power source. This design is intended to bypass the grid bottlenecks increasingly slowing AI infrastructure deployment worldwide. The project’s dedicated 2.0 GW compute allocation is specifically structured to support high-density AI workloads, including training and inference for frontier-scale models. By linking GPU clusters directly to renewable generation assets, Adani can minimize transmission losses, improve uptime reliability, and achieve a superior Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) relative to grid-dependent peers. The campus is being optimized for Large Language Model (LLM) training and sovereign AI development, with dedicated GPU capacity expected for Indian startups, universities, and research institutions under the India AI Mission. Khavda therefore represents a strategic blueprint for pairing renewable abundance with national-scale AI competitiveness.
Quick Facts
| Field | Value |
| Project Name | Adani Khavda: 2.0 GW Integrated AI-Compute & 30GW Green Hub |
| Location | Khavda Renewable Energy Park, Kutch |
| Status | Operational Expansion / 951MW RE Active (April 2026) |
| Commissioning | Continuous Scaling; 2.0 GW Compute Target: 2027-2029 |
| Total IT Load | 2,000.0 MW (2.0 GW Dedicated Compute) |
| Total Capacity | Part of a $100B Sovereign AI Infrastructure roadmap |
| Tier Level | Tier III+ (Sustainability Optimized) |
| Project Type | hyperscale data center |
City Profile
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| City Name | Khavda |
| Population | ~11,000 |
| Urban Agglomeration | Not officially classified as an Urban Agglomeration; nearest larger urban influence is Bhuj UA |
| City GDP | No separate official GDP data available; local economy driven by trade, handicrafts, tourism, salt logistics, and border-region services |
| Per Capita Income | Estimated ₹1.6 lakh – ₹2.2 lakh annually (regional estimate based on Kutch rural/semi-urban economy) |
| City Tier | Tier 5 / Rural Emerging Market |
| Key Strengths | Gateway to the Great Rann of Kutch, tourism access point, handicrafts and artisan culture, proximity to border region, growing eco-tourism potential, renewable energy corridor influence, strategic road connectivity |
Companies Involved
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| Developer / Operator | AdaniConneX |
| Strategic Infrastructure Partner | Government of Gujarat / Ministry of Power (India). |
| Construction Contractor | Adani Infrastructure & EPC. |
| MEP Engineering | Integrated Grid-Resilience Architecture; 1.3 GWh BESS on-site. |
| Network Connectivity | High-capacity fiber links to Mundra CLS and national backbones. |
| Power Infrastructure | 2.0 GW (Compute); 30 GW (Projected Renewable Generation). |
Technical Specifications
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| Power Capacity | 2,000.0 MW (2.0 GW) |
| UPS Redundancy | $N+1$ (Backed by utility-scale BESS). |
| Cooling System | Advanced Liquid Cooling + Arid-Climate Air Hybrid. |
| Connectivity | Global anchor for cost-competitive AI compute exports. |
| PUE Target | < 1.20 |
| Energy Mix | 100% Renewable (Solar/Wind) + 24/7 BESS stabilization. |
Milestones
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| Announcement | April 24, 2026 (Operational Capacity Update) |
| Construction Start | Ongoing |
| Phase 1 Go-Live | 2027 |
| Full Buildout | 2035 |
Investment Details
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| Total Investment | US$15.0 Billion - US$20.0 Billion (Compute Allocation) |
| Funding | Adani Group / International Debt / Green Financing. |