ENGIE Powers India’s Energy Transition with Renewable Growth and Community Impact

ENGIE constructs a new shed at Shree Kundaliya Pagar Kendra School in Taluka VAV to offers much-needed protection from extreme temperatures

India, 27^th Feb, 2025 : ENGIE, a global leader in low-carbon energy solutions, continues to strengthen India’s energy transition by expanding its renewable energy footprint and investing in community development.

As part of its commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), ENGIE yesterday inaugurated a school shed at Shree Kundaliya Pagar Kendra School in Taluka VAV, near its Electro Solaire project at Raghanesda Solar Park (GUVNL-1, 200 MW). Established in 1954, the school provides education up to 10th standard and serves 400 students.

The newly constructed shed offers much-needed protection from extreme temperatures, creating a safer and more comfortable environment for outdoor activities.

Identified by ENGIE’s site teams, this initiative reflects the company’s commitment to supporting education, health, and community well-being. The shed was officially inaugurated by Sandeep Jadhav, Head of Operations.

“At ENGIE, our vision extends beyond clean energy. We believe in empowering the communities where we operate by investing in education, health, and sustainable livelihoods.

Our renewable energy projects are not just about power generation—they are about creating opportunities and driving meaningful change.

Today, 80 percent of our project workforce comes from local communities, and we continue to support initiatives such as skill development programs, clean water access, and education support,” said Amit Jain, CEO & Country Manager India | MD Renewables & Batteries India & South-East Asia

With over 30 years in India, ENGIE has grown its operational renewable energy capacity to 1.1 GW, with another 1.25 GW under construction. The company is firmly committed to achieving 7 GW by 2030, playing a key role in India’s clean energy ambitions.

ENGIE in India

ENGIE in India is one of the leading clean power generation companies, present for more than a decade with a 2.3 GW portfolio, of which 1.1 GW is already operational, rest under construction, across seven states. ENGIE aims to be a global leader in the zero-carbon transition, with an ambitious ‘Net Zero Carbon’ target by 2045, which means we are fully aligned with the Indian government’s renewable energy targets.

Leveraging its expertise through group companies like TRACTEBEL for engineering, Tabreed (JV) for sustainable cooling solutions, and ENGIE GEMS for decarbonization, ENGIE offers innovative and holistic solutions to accelerate India’s clean energy future.

The company is also dedicated to empowering local communities through training programs and impactful social initiatives that foster sustainable growth across the nation.

ENGIE Group

ENGIE is a global reference in low-carbon energy and services. With its 97,000 employees, clients, partners and stakeholders, the Group strives every day to accelerate the transition towards a carbon-neutral economy, through reduced energy consumption and more environmentally friendly solutions.

Inspired by its purpose statement, ENGIE reconciles economic performance with a positive impact on people and the planet, building on its key businesses (gas, renewable energy, services) to offer competitive solutions to its clients.

Turnover in 2023: €82.6 billion. The Group is listed on the Paris and Brussels stock exchanges (ENGI) and is represented in the main financial indices (CAC 40, Euronext 100, FTSE Euro 100, MSCI Europe) and non-financial indices (DJSI World, Euronext Vigeo Eiris – Europe 120 / France 20, MSCI EMU ESG screened, MSCI EUROPE ESG Universal Select, Stoxx Europe 600 ESG-X).

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