Adani Green Energy Ltd (AGEL), the renewable energy arm of the diversified Adani portfolio companies, has been certified Water Positive by DNV, an independent global assurance agency.

AGEL’s Water Balance Index for operating plants with more than 200 MW capacity (Tamil Nadu, Rajasthan, Karnataka, Gujarat and Andhra Pradesh), is 1.12 (Positive). The company has surpassed its target to become Net Water Neutral by FY25.

AGEL has a 99.5% lower freshwater consumption per unit of generation as against 3.5 KL/MWh statutory limit for thermal power in FY23.

With third-party procured surface water as its primary source and robotic module cleaning systems, AGEL continues to monitor and reduce freshwater consumption.

The DNV verification statement signifies AGEL’s water conservation is greater than consumption for FY23, aligning with the UN Sustainable Development Goal 6, the company said in a press statement.