6 April 2026
ReNew
·
Part of
ReNew’s broader ambition to drive skilling 10,000 individuals by 2030 under
Project ReNew Surya
· Builds on the successful pilot training of more than 350 women from communities in coal-mining regions; the next phase will skill over 500 candidates in solar technologies
Dhanbad,
Jharkhand, India | April 6, 2026: ReNew Energy Global Plc
(“ReNew” or “the Company”), a leading decarbonization solutions company, today
formally inaugurated its Centre of Excellence at IIT (ISM) Dhanbad, scaling up
Project ReNew Surya, its flagship skilling program that aims to empower 10,000
individuals by 2030 to transition into clean energy livelihoods.
The Centre was
inaugurated by the Hon’ble Governor of Jharkhand, Shri Santosh Kumar Gangwar,
following the successful completion of the first pilot cohort, under which more
than 350 women from coal‑mining
communities were trained in solar skills in partnership with IIT (ISM) Dhanbad.
Building on this
success, the Centre will now expand to train over 500 candidates from
coal-dependent regions across Jharkhand, Odisha, and Chhattisgarh. The fully
sponsored, two-month training programme will equip participants with
industry-relevant skills such as Suryamitra solar PV installation, project
management, and operations & maintenance, enabling them to transition into
careers in the renewable energy sector.
Speaking
at the occasion, Shri Santosh Kumar Gangwar, Hon’ble Governor of Jharkhand, said: “This
Centre of Excellence at IIT (ISM) Dhanbad represents a significant step toward
securing the future of Jharkhand’s communities. As the global energy landscape
evolves, it is essential that coal-dependent regions are supported through this
transition. This initiative ensures that workers and their families are
equipped with the skills needed to participate meaningfully in India’s clean
energy future.”
Vaishali
Nigam Sinha, Co-founder, ReNew, said: “The successful
completion of our first cohort shows that the ‘coal to green’ transition is not
just necessary, but achievable at scale. With this Centre of Excellence, we are
expanding access to skills and opportunities for coal mine workers and their
families. At ReNew, sustainability is about ensuring that communities who
powered our past are empowered to shape our future.”
Prof. Sukumar Mishra,
Director, IIT (ISM) Dhanbad said: “We are grateful to
ReNew for partnering with IIT (ISM) Dhanbad on this important initiative. This
Centre of Excellence builds on the strong foundation of the pilot phase and
reflects the power of academia–industry collaboration in enabling meaningful
livelihood transitions. Together, we aim to equip communities from coal mining
regions with the skills needed to participate in India’s clean energy future”
This initiative is
part of Project ReNew Surya, launched in 2021 to enable livelihood transitions
into clean energy. The programme began with a focus on training over 1,000 salt
pan workers in the Rann of Kutch and has since expanded to coal-bearing
regions. With the current phase, ReNew is strengthening pathways for
communities to move from coal-dependent livelihoods to green jobs.
The programme also
places a strong emphasis on women’s participation and micro-entrepreneurship,
particularly in semi-urban, rural, and tribal regions, enabling access to
sustainable and higher-income livelihood opportunities.
About ReNew
ReNew is a leading decarbonization solutions
company listed on Nasdaq (Nasdaq: RNW, RNWWW). ReNew’s clean energy portfolio
of ~19.2 GW (including 1.5 GW of BESS) on a gross basis as of February 12,
2026, is one of the largest globally. In addition to being a major independent
power producer in India, we provide end-to-end solutions in a just and inclusive
manner in the areas of clean energy, value-added energy offerings through
digitalization, storage, and carbon markets that are increasingly integral to
addressing climate change. In addition, ReNew has 6.5 GW of solar module and
2.5 GW of Solar Cell manufacturing capacity and is expanding its solar cells
manufacturing by 4 GW. For more information, visit www.renew.com and
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