BluPine Energy launches skill development centers for utility-scale solar, wind power projects

BluPine Energy, a renewable energy services company in India, is inaugurating five state-of-the-art skill development centres in Gujarat to impart training on the installation and operation of utility-scale renewable energy projects. The developer has engaged skill development agency Probe Research and Social Development for the initiative.

Skill development activities for solar power generation will be conducted in three villages (Porana, Bhadiya, Nenava) of Patan and Banas Kantha district. Training for wind power projects will be imparted in two villages (Rampara and Kanakiya) of the Gir Somnath district of Gujarat for wind power generation.

The initiative aims to empower beneficiaries, particularly those from underprivileged backgrounds.

 “We are witnessing a massive growth spurt in the utility-scale renewable energy sector in India. Last year, over 12 GW of renewable energy capacity was bid out, and the industry anticipates at least 200 GW of additional renewable energy projects to be added to the grid by 2030,” said Sumit Barat, chief sustainability officer of BluPine Energy.

“Each GW of renewable energy project requires at least a 1,000+ strong workforce to operate and a 2,500+ workforce during construction. Considering this rapid pace of growth in the industry, we expect the demand and supply gap for workers to keep increasing in the coming years. This is our small contribution towards bridging the gap of skilled workforce in utility-scale projects with a focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion.”

Under the skill development program, BluPine Energy is targeting significant female representation among candidates, reinforcing its commitment to gender equality and women’s empowerment in the renewable energy sector.

Neerav Nanavaty, CEO of BluPine Energy, said, “We are not only investing in renewable energy but also in the stakeholders who will drive this industry forward. Our commitment to include significant women participants in these programs underscores our dedication to gender equality and social empowerment…by nurturing local talent and providing them with the necessary skills and opportunities, we are laying the foundation for a more resilient and self-sufficient community.”

The six-month training program is meticulously designed to equip participants with the necessary skills and knowledge required in utility-scale solar and wind power installation and operation.

BluPine Energy’s comprehensive course strives to foster entrepreneurship, with a goal for participants to become subcontractors, enhance employability for financial independence, and develop key soft skills like confidence and leadership.

BluPine Energy was established in India by global investor Actis. With a $800 million investment from Actis’ Energy Fund 5, BluPine Energy strives to develop a 4+ GW renewable energy portfolio, exclusively in India.