COMPANYANNOUNCESKEYLEADERSHIPAPPOINTMENTS
IVANSAHAAPPOINTEDCEO,RENEWABLEMANUFACTURINGBUSINESS MUSHTAQUE HUSSAIN APPOINTED CEO, BATTERY MANUFACTURING
Mumbai,February:RelianceInfrastructureLimited(RInfra),aleadingplayerinthe infrastructure sector, is planning a strategic entry into the renewable energy manufacturingindustry.Thecompanywillbeestablishingintegratedsolarandbattery 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,theRelianceGroupwillnowcovertheentirespectrumofrenewableenergy valuechain,enablingthegrouptoofferend-to-endsolutions-fromrenewableenergy equipment manufacturing to solar power generation. This move complements the effortsofReliancePower,focusedonrenewableenergygeneration, further strengthening the group’s overall presence in the sector.
Toleadthisambitiousventure,RelianceInfrastructurehasappointedindustry veterans to spearhead its new business verticals:
LeadershipAppointments:
IvanSaha:ChiefExecutiveOfficer(CEO),RenewableManufacturing
With over 30 years of experience in semiconductors, solar technology, and MEMS devicedesign,IvanSahaisadistinguishedexpertintherenewableenergysector.As the former CEO of Vikram Solar, he successfully expanded manufacturing capacity and led global business development initiatives. Previously, as Chief Technology Officer(CTO)atReNewPower,heplayedapivotalroleinestablishingGW-scalesolar cellandmodulemanufacturing. Ivan also brings extensive experience from his contributionstoISRO’sindigenousmanufacturingandsensordevelopmentprograms.
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.
AdditionalLeadershipAppointments:
Dr.ShubhamDuttagupta–ChiefTechnologyOfficer(CTO),SolarManufacturing
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.
ReliancePower’sExpansioninRenewableEnergyGeneration
Previously, Reliance Power Ltd. has announced significant plans for its renewable energy generation business:
RelianceNUEnergiesPrivateLimited,asubsidiaryofReliancePower,appointedtwo key leaders:
MayankBansalasCEO
RakeshSwaroopasCOO
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 Asia.
TheCompanyisalsodeveloping1,270MWofrenewableenergyprojectsin Bhutan.
Withthesestrategicinitiativesandleadershipappointments,RelianceGroupis poisedtodriveinnovation,operationalexcellence,andmarketleadershipinthe renewable energy sector.
