BluPine Energy, one of India’s leading renewable energy services companies, has launched four new Skill Development Training Centres (SDTCs) in Bhavnagar district, Gujarat, as part of its broader mission to strengthen the green jobs talent pipeline and promote sustainable livelihoods in rural areas.
These new centres, located in the villages of Tana, Varal, Bhakhal, and Mamsi, are part of BluPine’s ongoing efforts to bridge the rural–urban skill gap in the clean energy sector. A total of 124 students have already enrolled in the six-month training programme, which combines classroom instruction with practical training in solar panel installation, system maintenance, electrical work, and troubleshooting. The current batch is expected to graduate by September 2025.
Since the inception of the SDTC initiative, BluPine Energy has trained 904 individuals across three phases, with 456 participants having already completed their training. The remaining 448 are currently enrolled, including those from newly launched centres in Gujarat. A significant highlight of the programme is its emphasis on gender inclusivity—45% of the total trainees, or 402 participants, are women.
“Future readiness through vocational salience is a key requisite in building resilient communities while advancing India’s renewable energy ambitions,” said Sumit Barat, Chief Sustainability Officer at BluPine Energy. “By equipping rural youth—especially women—with the skills required for a green economy, these training centres are catalysts for a more balanced and inclusive clean energy workforce.”
The company’s training centres have been operational in various districts including Patan, Banaskantha, Surendranagar, and Ahmedabad in Gujarat, Mungeli in Chhattisgarh, Raichur in Karnataka, and Jodhpur in Rajasthan.
Led by certified professionals with over three years of hands-on field experience in electrical engineering, the programme offers government-recognised certifications and robust placement support. BluPine’s dedicated placement team has helped secure employment for a majority of graduates within the company as well as across the clean energy and allied sectors. To date, the initiative has achieved an impressive 82% placement rate.
Neerav Nanavaty, CEO of BluPine Energy, added, “Clean energy must empower not just the grid—but also the grassroots. These vocational training centres reflect our strategic commitment, along with Actis, to drive long-term economic impact by equipping rural communities—especially women—with the skills needed to participate meaningfully in India’s energy transition.”
