Ankur Kumar, CEO of Essar Power renewables, leads the transition to green energy in India. With vast experience, he collaborates to drive Essar s sustainable future by building a strong portfolio and onboarding talents.
ACME Cleantech: ACME, established in 2003 by Manoj Kumar Upadhyay, is the largest solar independent power producer in India with a diversified portfolio of 5.5 GW spread across 12 states and with a mix of central and state utilities. Its portfolio of operational solar power projects has grown to 2.9 GW from 15 MW in 2011. The rest of the 2.6 GW is under different phases of development.
ACME, established in 2003 by Manoj Kumar Upadhyay, is the largest solar independent power producer in India with a diversified portfolio of 5.5 GW spread across 12 states and with a mix of central and state utilities. Its portfolio of operational solar power projects has grown to 2.9 GW from 15 MW in 2011. The rest of the 2.6 GW is under different phases of development.
The Supreme Court has summoned the Centre over Acme Solar Holdings plea for ratification of its 1200 MW solar projects and 400 kV overhead transmission line. The request challenges a committee s decision, disputing the feasibility of laying underground lines in Rajasthan due to habitat concerns for the Great Indian Bustard. Acme argues the project was planned before the court s 2021 order. The dispute obstructs power generation. The Court directed the Centre, MNRE, MoP, and SECI to respond to Acme s petition.
BluPine Energy, a subsidiary of Actis, has acquired solar power assets from Acme Group for an enterprise value of ₹1,700 crore. The deal, involving 14 special purpose vehicles, will add 312 megawatts of solar capacity to BluPine Energy.