Adani Power Ltd has emerged as the largest private power producer in the country with the commissioning of the fourth unit of 660 MW at its Tiroda power plant in Maharashtra. The company has an overall installed capacity of 8,620 MW.

Speaking on the occasion Gautam Adani, Chairman, Adani Group expresses, “It is a proud event and a momentous occasion for everyone at Adani Power, as we are now the largest private power producer in India.”

He further adds, “This achievement is a testimony to our efforts in increasing electricity generation in the country, and only reflects our commitment towards nation building. It is a significant milestone in the path to achieve Adani Power’s target of generating 20,000 MW by 2020.”

In the last fiscal year, the company has added 2,640 MW accounting for almost 15% of the overall capacity addition of about 17,000 MW in the country.

“The company`s project management team has acquired and assimilated expertise that enables speedy and reliable execution of large power generation projects. This has allowed us to add capacity at the given pace, and address the nation’s electricity demand,” states Vneet Jaain, CEO, Adani Power Ltd.

The company has commissioned 2 x 660 MW units in the first quarter, one 660 MW unit in third quarter and one 660 MW unit in fourth quarter of FY14, two each at Tiroda in Maharashtra and at Kawai in Rajasthan.

EPC World News Bureau