Goldi Solar has announced plans to infuse over Rs.5,000 crore as part of its business expansion plans. The company also unveiled its new and landmark product offering HELOC̣® Plus
According to a company release, HELOC̣® Plus is a high-efficiency and low on carbon module series with Heterojunction technology.
Goldi Solar aims to become an end-to-end and vertically integrated company with module, cell and raw material manufacturing capabilities. Accordingly, it plans to commence production at its cell manufacturing unit in Gujarat Subsequently, it will expand its capacity to 5 GW. Additionally, Goldi Solar plans to recruit over 4,500 people across various functions, which will increase its workforce to 5,500+ including existing workforce.
Local employment
Commenting on the key significant developments, Captain Ishver Dholakiya, Managing Director, Goldi Solar, said, “To create employment at the grass roots level, Goldi Solar plans to hire 25 per cent of the workforce from the local tribal regions adjoining its proposed manufacturing facility. To train the new recruits for a career in renewables, Goldi Solar will conduct three-month certification programmes at a skill development centre that it plans to open in collaboration with the NSDC (National Skill Development Council) in Navsari, Gujarat.”
“Renewables are the future of energy. Our future plans of launching a new product line and expanding capacity for module manufacturing is designed to increase the supply of clean energy and motivate its large-scale replacement of fossil fuel. At Goldi Solar, we have committed to the honourable Prime Minister’s vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat and aspire to create an India self-reliant in renewable energy,” Dholakiya added.
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Dedicated R&D team
According to Bharat Bhut, Director, Goldi Solar, ” Goldi is the first Indian manufacturer to announce a 710 Wp module based on the latest HJT technology, and we are confident that our latest offering HELOC̣® Plus, will be a game-changer in the industry. Goldi Solar has consistently created and delivered quality modules. Our mantra is to provide better and more efficient products. In accordance with our quality ethos, we intend to form a dedicated product development and R&D team, which will accelerate the creation of high-efficiency models.”
Seen in featured photograph (L to R): Hardip Singh, President & Global Head, Sales & Marketing, Goldi Solar; Bharat Bhut, Director, Goldi Solar; and Captain Ishver Dholakiya, Managing Director, Goldi Solar.