Reliance Infrastructure plans to set up solar, battery manufacturing units

Reliance Infrastructure Ltd (RInfra), has announced plans to entry into the renewable energy manufacturing industry by deciding to establish integrated solar and battery manufacturing units in the country.

As part of its Integrated Solar Manufacturing initiative, the company will set up a facility to boost the production of solar panels and components. Also, its Integrated Battery

Manufacturing unit will focus on developing advanced energy storage solutions for grid applications and electric mobility, the company said on Tuesday.

With the company’s entry into solar equipment and battery manufacturing business, the Reliance Group will now cover the entire spectrum of renewable energy value chain from renewable energy equipment manufacturing to solar power generation, it said.

To lead this venture, the company has appointed Ivan Saha as Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Renewable Manufacturing and Mushtaque Hussain as Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Battery Manufacturing. Dr. Shubham Duttagupta has been appointed as Chief Technology Officer (CTO), Solar Manufacturing.