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Business Standard
05-05-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
Amplus Solar Rebrands to Gentari - a Unified Step Forward to Drive Next Phase of Clean Energy Growth
NewsVoir New Delhi [India], May 5: Clean energy solutions company Gentari announces the integration of its Commercial & Industrial (C & I)-focused platform, Amplus Solar, into the Gentari brand, marking a significant milestone in its journey in India. This strategic move not only reflects a unified brand identity but also signals the consolidation of Gentari's renewable energy (RE) business in the country. Amplus Solar has been part of the Gentari group since 2023, contributing significantly to Gentari's renewables portfolio. This integration further brings together Amplus Solar's deep expertise in the C & I segment with Gentari's broader utility-scale ambitions. By operating under a single brand, Gentari will be able to advance stronger alignment across teams and functions, positioning the group to deliver more cohesive and scalable clean energy solutions across both distributed and utility-scale segments. "This rebrand represents more than just a name change - it marks the next phase of Gentari's integrated strategy for India as one of our key markets. By bringing together our capabilities in C & I and utility-scale renewables under one roof, we are strengthening our foundation to deliver greater value to our customers. Under a united Gentari brand, we intend to take a more unified and impactful approach in accelerating energy transition in India," said Sushil Purohit, Chief Executive Officer of Gentari. As part of this transition, Sharad Pungalia has been appointed as the Gentari Head of India. Sharad, who has been serving as the Chief Executive Officer of Amplus Solar, has been instrumental in scaling Amplus Solar, overseeing the growth of more than 2.4 GW of operational and under-construction distributed energy assets. With over 20 years of experience in India's energy sector, Sharad will now lead Gentari's overall integrated operations in India, spanning its Renewable Energy, Hydrogen, and Green Mobility businesses, reinforcing the company's commitment to supporting India's clean energy transition and contributing to Gentari's global aspirations. "Sharad's leadership at Amplus Solar has been instrumental in strengthening Gentari's foothold in the renewables space. His depth of industry experience and track record in scaling clean energy solutions position him well to further propel our India operations forward. We are confident that under his leadership, we will continue to unlock significant value for our stakeholders," said Sushil Purohit, Chief Executive Officer of Gentari. Gentari is focused on delivering the solutions required to put clean energy into action today, to transform how we live tomorrow. Gentari's three initial core pillars of Renewable Energy, Hydrogen and Green Mobility form a comprehensive portfolio of solutions to help consumers in their decarbonisation journey. Its mission is to be the leading next-generation Commercial and Industrial (C & I) and utility-scale renewable energy developer, a scale hydrogen producer and go-to industry partner, and to be Asia Pacific's leading green mobility solutions partner. In the long term, Gentari aims to be the most valued clean energy solutions partner, creating greater impact, connecting businesses, and making the journey to a net zero future, possible.
Mint
05-05-2025
- Business
- Mint
Amplus Solar rebrands as Gentari, Pungalia named India head
New Delhi: Malaysian clean energy solutions provider Gentari has announced the integration of its commercial and industrial (C&I) arm, Amplus Solar, into the Gentari brand. The move marks a significant consolidation of Gentari's renewable energy business in India, unifying its operations under a single brand as it aims to scale its clean energy offerings across both distributed and utility-scale segments. It also comes amid a leadership transition, with Amplus chief executive Sharad Pungalia taking over as Gentari's country head in India following the recent departure of Navjit Gill. 'With over 20 years of experience in India's energy sector, Sharad will now lead Gentari's overall integrated operations in India, spanning its renewable energy, hydrogen, and green mobility businesses,' a company statement said. Petronas, the Malaysian state-run energy major, acquired Amplus in 2019. Since 2023, Amplus has been operating as part of the Gentari group. Gentari said the latest move not only reflects a unified brand identity but also strengthens alignment across teams, enabling the group to deliver more cohesive and scalable clean energy solutions. 'This integration further brings together Amplus Solar's deep expertise in the C&I segment with Gentari's broader utility-scale ambitions,' the statement added. Sushil Purohit, CEO of Gentari, added: 'By bringing together our capabilities in C&I and utility-scale renewables under one roof, we are strengthening our foundation to deliver greater value to our customers. Under a united Gentari brand, we intend to take a more unified and impactful approach in accelerating energy transition in India.' Purohit credited Pungalia's leadership at Amplus for cementing Gentari's presence in the renewables space. 'His depth of industry experience and track record in scaling clean energy solutions position him well to further propel our India operations forward,' he said. Gentari currently has a renewable energy capacity of about 6 GW in India, including both operational and under-construction projects. This includes the capacity of Amplus Solar. The company is also developing a 650-MW round-the-clock carbon-free energy project to supply power to AMG Ammonia's upcoming green ammonia facilities under a long-term purchase agreement. In March, Gentari acquired a 1.6 GW portfolio of solar and wind assets in India from New York-based Brookfield Asset Management. It is also a shareholder in AM Green, a green hydrogen and ammonia company aiming to produce 5 million tonnes of green ammonia annually by 2030, equivalent to 1 million tonnes of green hydrogen. First Published: 5 May 2025, 05:57 PM IST
New Straits Times
23-04-2025
- Automotive
- New Straits Times
BYD Sime Motors teams up with Transport Ministry to reduce carbon emission
Previous Next KUALA LUMPUR: BYD Sime Motors, distributor of BYD cars in Malaysia, is partnering with the Transport Ministry (MoT) to advance the nation's low-carbon mobility agenda. A key focus of the collaboration is reducing carbon emissions through increased electric vehicle (EV) adoption in Malaysia. The partnership introduces a six-month programme called "Jom Pandu BYD Bersama MoT", supported by BYD Sime Motors' partner Gentari Sdn Bhd via Gentari Green Mobility Sdn Bhd. The latter has installed two EV chargers at the ministry's headquarters in Putrajaya The partnership was launched on Wednesday by Transport Minister Loke Siew and Jeffrey Gan, Sime Motors managing director for Southeast Asia. Through the initiative, BYD Sime Motors will loan its full EV lineup to the ministry. This includes BYD Sealion 7, Seal, Atto 3 Ultra, M6 and Dolphin. The partnership allows the ministry's personnel to test drive these vehicles, providing them direct, practical insights into their performance, comfort and everyday convenience. It also aims to enhance awareness of EV ownership and usability. Gan said BYD Sime Motors is proud to be at the forefront of this initiative in leading Malaysia's transition to electric mobility together with the ministry. "We remain focused on our goal of supporting the ministry's carbon emissions reduction efforts. Through this immersive experience, we hope to encourage greater adoption of electric vehicles, not only by the public but also within government mobility use." Beyond the product experience, the initiative marks a strategic step in creating viable pathways for EV integration within government operations, supporting the broader shift toward a sustainable and low-carbon transportation system. BYD Sime Motors, in partnership with Gentari, has installed two 22kW AC chargers at the ministry's headquarters in Putrajaya. The installation underscores the importance of strong public-private partnerships in building a reliable, safe, and accessible EV charging network across Malaysia. To date, Gentari operates over 530 EV charging points nationwide, actively contributing to the national target of 10,000 public chargers by 2025, in line with the National Energy Transition Roadmap.
