Solargise India announces its commercial launch and operations

Solargise India Pvt Ltd has announced that it has officially launched its commercial operations today in NewDelhi. Aligning with the National Solar Mission, Solargise intends to build over 2 GW of solar power plants across the country over the next three to four years.

Supporting the Hon’ble Prime Minister’s “Make in India” mission, Solargise is settingup manufacturing plants for 500 MW of Solar Photovoltaic Cells and 500 MW of thirdgenerationSolar Photovoltaic modules with patented technology. The state-of-the-artmanufacturing plants will be set up in Dabaspet industrial Area, Bengaluru in the state of Karnataka. The facility will house climate chamber for module reliability testing andResearch & Development centre for energy storage solutions, the first of its kind inIndia.

Solargise has selected GE as its strategic technology and EPC partner to deliver 2GW solar power projects in India over the next three to four years, using GE’s latestgeneration 1.5kV Inverters, transformers and SCADA system to technologically futureproofthe projects. GE’s innovative 1.5kV inverters will increase the efficiency of theplants and reduce the overall system cost for Solargise.

Solargise India was founded by Mr. Raj Basu in 2015 and the first employee was onboard on 10th April 2015. Since then Solargise has grown to over 30 employees withcumulative solar industry experience of over 100 years. Members of the team have played a key role in delivery of over 1GW of operational solar power plants in thecountry. Solargise currently has 60 MW of solar power plants under commissioning.

Mr. Raj Basu, Chairman of Solargise said, “Creating the ideal living environment for human beings, free frompolluted air, water and food whilst providing energy security for the country asa platform for long term sustainable growth is our basic driving force. AtSolargise, we are creating the entire eco-system necessary to make renewableenergy the alternative base power which will provide India with such a platform.We are pleased have GE as a reliable technology partner in our journey to make India energy independent”.

Commenting on the collaboration, Stephan Reimelt, President & CEO, GE PowerConversion said, “GE is pleased to be part of Solargise’s aggressive solar build out inIndia. As a technology leader, GE is well poised to accelerate the adoption of solartechnology in the country. Our range of products and solutions, specifically designedfor the solar industry, cover a wide array of utility applications enabling operationalefficiency, reliability, grid compliance and stability.”