First Solar, has appointed Sujoy Ghosh as its country head to lead and manage the Indian operations as well as business development in India. First Solar is a US based company and one of world’s premier provider of fully integrated solar solutions, creating value-driven renewable energy projects that represent the leading edge of utility-scale solar technology and innovation.
The Indian operations accounted for 8 % of the company’s net sales in 2011-12.
As statement from the company said – “In this new role, Ghosh will be responsible for advancing and executing First Solar’s business strategy to expand the market for utility-scale solar photovoltaic (PV) power plants and to deliver value to Indian solar power producers,”. He would be reporting to Jim Brown, EVP – Global Business Development.
In his previous assignment, Sujoy was with GE Energy where he was regional general manager for power generation business. He has over 20 years of Industry experience and has worked in a diverse range of businesses from transmission and distribution to thermal power generation to renewable energy. Prior to joining GE, Ghosh worked at Tata Honeywell.
“India is a land of immense opportunity for solar energy and First Solar, and we will continue to invest here as part of our strategy to develop sustainable, utility—scale solar markets where energy demand is strong and growing,” Mr Brown said.