Ampin Energy
Solar surge in Bengal! AMPIN to pump Rs. 1,000 crore into clean energy
AMPIN Energy Transition, a renewable energy company, is planning to invest over ₹1,000 crore in West Bengal to boost the state’s clean energy sector.
The company said it will focus on solar cell manufacturing, battery storage, and large solar power projects.
The company has strong financial backing with a $700 million fund and currently operates 5 GW of renewable projects across 23 states, covering solar, wind, and hybrid energy.
AMPIN’s Energy Transition, MD & CEO, Pinaki Bhattacharya, said, “West Bengal is ready for a major green shift.”
He shared that the company is looking for a 15–20 acre industrial site to set up a 1–2 GW solar cell plant.
AMPIN already has a presence in Bengal — it has installed rooftop solar at Tata Hitachi’s Kharagpur unit, supplies 100 MW to WBSEDCL, and 150 MW to CESC. One of the biggest drivers for this investment is the rapid growth of data centres in the state.
These centres need reliable, clean power, and AMPIN aims to meet that demand with customised green energy solutions.
The company is following a model similar to its success in Odisha, where it is building a 15 GW solar cell plant and a 250 MWp solar project (with 100 MWp already working).The West Bengal project could create up to 1,500 jobs and strengthen the state’s renewable energy capacity.
Bhattacharya added that government support—especially incentives for solar cell manufacturing—could help Bengal become a major green energy hub. With final site decisions coming soon, this investment could mark a big step toward a cleaner and stronger energy future for West Bengal.
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