India, Dec. 15 -- AMPIN Energy Transition, a renewable energy company, is planning to invest over Rs.1,000 crore in West Bengal to boost the state's clean energy sector.

The company said it will focus on solar cell manufacturing, battery storage, and large solar power projects.

The company has strong financial backing with a $700 million fund and currently operates 5 GW of renewable projects across 23 states, covering solar, wind, and hybrid energy.

AMPIN's Energy Transition, MD & CEO, Pinaki Bhattacharya, said, "West Bengal is ready for a major green shift."

He shared that the company is looking for a 15-20 acre industrial site to set up a 1-2 GW solar cell plant.

AMPIN already has a presence in Bengal - it has installed rooftop sol...