SJVN Green Energy, a subsidiary of the Indian power company SJVN, has entered into a significant memorandum of understanding (MoU) with AM Green Ammonia India to develop a massive 4.5 GW wind and solar capacity.
The MoU outlines plans for SJVN Green Energy to install between 2.5 GW and 3 GW of solar parks and 1.5 GW to 2 GW of wind farms across three phases. The first phase, scheduled for completion within two years, will develop 1.5 GW of capacity. The renewable electricity generated from these installations, estimated at 11.5 TWh/year, will supply AM Green Ammonia’s new facility in Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh. This facility aims to produce 1 million tonnes per year (Mt/year) of green ammonia initially, with plans to scale up to 5 Mt/year by 2030, equivalent to 1 Mt of green hydrogen.
While the MoU represents a significant step forward for green hydrogen and ammonia production in India, it is essential to examine these achievements in the context of industry benchmarks and challenges. The scale of the project is impressive, positioning SJVN and AM Green Ammonia as key players in the renewable energy sector. However, the development timeline and capacity targets must be critically analyzed against the broader industry standards and potential hurdles.
