Actor and Gorakhpur MP Shri Ravi Kishan visits Avaada pavilion at REI Expo 2026 to explore rooftop solar solutions, highlighting their potential to lower electricity bills and strengthen energy self-reliance.
GREATER NOIDA, 2026 – India can dramatically strengthen its energy security and reduce reliance on imported fossil fuels by enabling every tehsil to become an independent power producer, stated Shri Vineet Mittal, Chairman of Avaada Group, at the Renewable Energy India Expo (REI Expo) 2026.
Highlighting India's vast solar and wind resources, Mittal explained that combining renewable energy with advanced storage solutions will deliver reliable, round-the-clock clean power. He emphasised the critical need to transition from a traditional “petro-state” to a modern “electro-state,” thereby building a decentralised, self-reliant energy ecosystem insulated from global fuel supply shocks.
“If every tehsil becomes a power producer, we can directly address localized power shortages, ease transmission pressure on the grid, and move closer to genuine energy self-reliance,” Mittal said at the Avaada pavilion.
Reflecting on the evolution of the industry, Mittal recalled a pivotal meeting with then-Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi in 2008, noting how early policy support accelerated India's solar journey. At the time, conventional thermal power cost around ₹3 per unit, while the introductory solar tariff offered in Gujarat was approximately ₹15 per unit. This visionary policy push laid the groundwork for rapid technological progress, robust investment, and massive economies of scale, ultimately making solar power one of the most cost-competitive sources of electricity today.
With India’s non-fossil fuel-based power capacity now crossing the historic 300 GW mark, Mittal stated that the next phase of the transition requires sustained investments in generation, storage, grid transmission, and domestic manufacturing to ensure clean power is reliably delivered whenever and wherever it is needed.
High-Efficiency Technology and Domestic Manufacturing
Mittal highlighted the role of high-efficiency solar technology in driving mass adoption, particularly for rooftop installations where spatial constraints are common. Avaada Electro's flagship 720 Wp solar modules are engineered to deliver maximum power output per square meter, allowing residential and commercial users to optimize limited rooftop space.
He also underscored Avaada's heavy investments in securing the domestic supply chain. Avaada Electro currently operates 8.5 GW of solar module manufacturing capacity and 3 GW of solar cell manufacturing capacity across its advanced facilities in Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra. To support India's broader clean-energy mandates, the company plans to scale its capacity to 13.6 GW for solar modules and 12 GW for solar cells, alongside a newly planned 3 GW ingot-wafer facility.
MP Ravi Kishan Explores Rooftop Solar for Gorakhpur
Renowned actor and Gorakhpur Member of Parliament, Shri Ravi Kishan, visited the Avaada pavilion at REI Expo 2026 to explore dedicated rooftop solar configurations for his constituency office. Having already adopted solar energy at his personal residence, the lawmaker cited the proven economic benefits as his primary motivation for extending adoption to his official premises.
“When I met Vineet Ji, I was deeply impressed by his vision for India and his commitment to reaching remote villages where development is traditionally difficult. Wherever the word ‘impossible’ comes up, Avaada steps forward to make it possible," said Shri Ravi Kishan. "I visited the Avaada pavilion to explore tailored solar solutions for my Gorakhpur office. These systems offer an immediate opportunity to reduce operational electricity costs, and I am actively moving forward with this investment.”
The MP added that he will launch an advocacy push within his constituency to encourage citizens to adopt high-efficiency rooftop solar panels to lower their monthly utility bills. “This is the future. It saves citizens money, protects the nation's grid, and drastically reduces our collective dependence on energy imports,” Ravi Kishan noted.
Furthering his commitment to green energy infrastructure, the lawmaker highlighted broader deployment plans for Gorakhpur, including a proposed 20 MW floating solar project at Chilua Tal and an ongoing initiative to mandate solar installations across railway station rooftops—an issue he has actively championed through formal representations to the Railway Ministry and debates in Parliament.
Both Shri Ravi Kishan and Shri Vineet Mittal concluded by reinforcing that making clean energy accessible to everyday households, businesses, and local communities remains the ultimate goal. As India continues its aggressive renewable expansion, the integration of decentralised generation, high-output rooftop solar, localized storage, and robust domestic manufacturing will form the bedrock of a cleaner, more affordable, and secure energy future.