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Detailed explanation-1: -Ahmedabad, 28 May 2022: AHEJOL, a subsidiary of Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL), has commissioned a 390 MW wind-solar hybrid power plant in Rajasthan. This plant in Jaisalmer is, the first ever wind and solar hybrid power generation plant in India.

Detailed explanation-2: -This came after Adani Hybrid Energy Jaisalmer One commissioned a 390MW hybrid power generation plant in Rajasthan in May. Located in Jaisalmer, the facility is understood to be India’s first wind-solar hybrid power plant and has a PPA in place with SECI. Its commissioning increased AGEL’s operational capacity to 5.8GW.

Detailed explanation-3: -Adani Green’s newest project includes 600 MW of solar and 150 MW of wind capacity in the Indian state of Rajasthan.

Detailed explanation-4: -Earlier this year, AGEL operationalised India’s first hybrid power plant of 390 MW; followed by a 600 MW hybrid power-plant – both in Jaisalmer.

Detailed explanation-5: -The correct answer is Rajasthan. India’s first solar power plant was developed by Godawari Green Energy Limited in Rajasthan. The 50-MW solar thermal power plant was set up in Naukh village located in the Jaisalmer district of Rajasthan.