'We foresee significant rise in govt & PSU tenders for solar going forward'

Ata little over 18 and even while pursuing B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering at the prestigious Delhi Technological University formerly DCE (Delhi College of Engineering), he is at the helms of Galo Solar, a leading provider of solar energy solutions in India.

- RITWIK MUKHERJEE

And that too at a time when the company is in the process of expanding into several key cities, including Lucknow, Kanpur, Agra, Aligarh, Bareilly, Farrukhabad, Gorakhpur, Varanasi, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Bhiwani, and Bangalore. This strategic move is aimed at supporting India’s clean energy transition by making reliable, efficient, and cost-effective solar solutions more accessible to residential, commercial, and industrial users across these regions.

He expertly balances his academic pursuits with his role as CEO of Galo Solar, a company committed to making solar energy adopted by millions of homes in India.

He has all along been passionate about Renewable & Sustainability and deeply interested in technology. From an early age, he developed a deep passion for clean energy, inspired by visits to various B2B exhibitions, manufacturing units, and renewable energy sites. This exposure shaped his mission to drive impactful change in the solar sector.

Speaking to The Statesman, Jai, CEO, Galo Solar and arguably the youngest CEO of any solar company in the country and someone who never uses his surname on principle, outlines his company's and India's solar journey and the way forward.

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Q: Indian solar manufacturers together currently have 181.6 GW of module and 86.1GW of cell capacity under construction, which are expected to be commissioned by 2027. Are we on the right track and pace?