- COMPANY TO ESTABLISH INTEGRATED SOLAR EQUIPMENT & BATTERY MANUFACTURING UNITS
- COMPANY ANNOUNCES KEY LEADERSHIP APPOINTMENTS
- IVAN SAHA APPOINTED CEO, RENEWABLE MANUFACTURING BUSINESS MUSHTAQUE HUSSAIN APPOINTED CEO, BATTERY MANUFACTURING
Mumbai 18 February 2025 : Reliance Infrastructure Limited (RInfra),aleading player in the infrastructure sector, is planning a strategic entry into the renewable energy manufacturing industry. The company will be establishing integrated solar and battery manufacturing units, marking a significant step in its commitment to sustainable energy solutions and aligning with global efforts to transition towards clean energy sources.
As part of its Integrated Solar Manufacturing initiative, RInfra will be setting up a state-of-the-art facility to boost the production of solar panels and components, promoting self-sufficiency in clean energy. Simultaneously, its Integrated Battery Manufacturing unit will focus on developing advanced energy storage solutions for grid applications and electric mobility.
With Reliance Infrastructure’s entry into solar equipment and battery manufacturing business, the Reliance Group will now cover the entire spectrum of renewable energy value chain, enabling the group to offer end-to-end solutions-from renewable energy equipment manufacturing to solar power generation. This move complements the efforts of Reliance Power, focused on renewable energy generation, further strengthening the group’s overall presence in the sector.
To lead this ambitious venture, Reliance Infrastructure has appointed industry veterans to spearhead its new business verticals:
Leadership Appointments:
Ivan Saha: Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Renewable Manufacturing
With over 30 years of experience in semiconductors, solar technology, and MEMS devicedesign,Ivan Saha is a distinguished expert in the renewable energy sector. As the former CEO of Vikram Solar, he successfully expanded manufacturing capacity and led global business development initiatives. Previously, as Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at ReNewPower, he played a pivotal role in establishing GW-scalesolar cell and module manufacturing. Ivan also brings extensive experience from his contributions to ISRO’s indigenous manufacturing and sensor development programs.
Mushtaque Hussain brings over 25 years of expertise in the automotive, renewable energy, consumer electronics, and power tools sectors. He has held key leadership roles in major organizations such as Reliance Industries Ltd. (RIL) and Tesla. Before joining RInfra, he served as Senior Vice President & Chief Operating Officer of theNewEnergyDivisionatRIL,whereheledinnovationsinsodium-ionandcobalt- free battery technologies. At Tesla, he was a Senior Manager overseeing the production of three million battery cells daily. His deep expertise in AI/ML-driven manufacturing, battery recycling, and process optimization makes him a seasoned leader in battery manufacturing.
Additional Leadership Appointments:
Dr.Shubham Dutta gupta– Chief Technology Officer (CTO),Solar Manufacturing
Dr. Duttagupta has over 17 years of expertise in solar technology, industrialization, and photovoltaics. Previously, he led the New Energy Business at RIL, playing a key role in large-scale solar cell industrialization. A PhD holder in Photovoltaic & Microelectronics, he has authored over 70 publications and holds 18 patents, positioning him as a thought leader in the field.
Reliance Power’s Expansion in Renewable Energy Generation
Previously, Reliance Power Ltd. has announced significant plans for its renewable energy generation business:
RelianceNUEnergiesPrivateLimited,asubsidiaryofReliancePower,appointedtwo key leaders:
• Mayank Bansal as CEO
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Rakesh Swaroop as COO
Theybringover40yearsofexperienceintheenergysector.
Reliance Nu Suntech Private Limited, a subsidiary of Reliance Power,recently secureda 930 Mw solarenergy project witha battery energy storage system(BESS) from the Solar Energy Corporation Of India (SECI) through an e-reverse auction.
- Theprojectincludesaminimumstoragecapacityof465Mw/1,860Mwh, charged by solar power.
- Thisisthelargestsingle-locationintegratedsolarpowerandBESSProjectin
- TheCompanyisalsodeveloping1,270MWofrenewableenergyprojectsin
With these strategic initiatives and leadership appointments, Reliance Groupis poised to drive innovation, operational excellence, and market leadership in the renewable energy sector.
