Essar Power appoints Ankur Kumar as green division CEO
The Hindu
Ankur Kumar appointed CEO of Essar Power's Renewables Division, driving the company's transition to green energy in India.
MUMBAI
Essar Power Ltd. has announced the appointment of Ankur Kumar as the Chief Executive Officer of its Renewables Business Divison. He will play a key role in advancing Essar’s commitment to transitioning into Green Energy and establishing a robust renewable ecosystem in India, the company said in a statement.
He was previously serving as the Chief Executive Officer at ACME Solar Holdings Pvt. Ltd.
Prashant Ruia, Director, Essar Capital said, “Essar is aggressively pursuing its vision of transorming sector landscapes to green. With Ankur Kumar joining us, we hope to furthur our plans in renewables. His wealth of experience and demonstrated leadership will help drive Essar Power towards a more sustainable future.”
Mr. Kumar said, “Our collective efforts will play a significant role in driving positive change for generations to come.”
According to the company, the technology, protected by multiple international patents, facilitates the creation of a plastic-to-plastic circular economy, where commonly used plastics such as polyolefin packaging no longer need to be down-cycled, incinerated or landfilled at the end of their life. Instead, they can be continuously recycled in a closed-loop, without any loss of quality.