Gaurav Bector Joins Alpex Solar as Global EPC Head

Alpex Solar has announced the appointment of Gaurav Bector as the Global Head of its Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) business. His appointment will help boost the company’s plans to expand its footprint in overseas markets and grow the EPC business.

Prior to joining Alpex Solar, Bector was the General Manager (ME&A) of Dubai-based Qlite FZC. He has over 30 years of cross-functional experience across various domains, including sales, marketing, engineering, project management, new product development, vendor management and quality standards. He has been instrumental in developing businesses in smart buildings, LED lighting solutions, and energy management systems at top European multinationals, including Qlite FZC, Siemens LLC, Areva T&D and ABB Ltd. Bector holds a B.E (Electrical) degree from R.V. College of Engineering, Bangalore University. He has also undergone the Emerging Leaders Management Training Program at IIM Bangalore and IIM Ahmedabad.

Commenting on his appointment, Gaurav Bector said, “I am excited to be a part of Alpex Solar, one of the leading global manufacturers of solar PV modules offering comprehensive solar energy solutions with a firm emphasis on innovation in renewable energy. I look forward to working with a team of talented and dedicated professionals committed to the cause of sustainability and helping the company scale greater heights in the days to come.”   

Ashwani Sehgal, Managing Director, Alpex Solar, said, “We have been focusing on ramping up our global footprint and growing our EPC business in overseas markets. The appointment of Gaurav, a renowned professional with over 30 years of cross-functional expertise in strategic planning and execution, will help steer the company in the right direction. Alpex Solar hopes that his business development and operations management skills will offer perfect synergy and add immense value to our company’s growth plans moving forward.”

The Company recently unveiled its expansion plans to set up a greenfield facility of 1.2 GW at Kosi Kotwan, Mathura. The new project will be funded through internal accruals and loans. The Company is already executing capacity expansion at its Surajpur, Greater Noida plant, which will add 750 MW by FY25, as per the IPO objects. The company expects a capacity of 2.4 GW by FY2026 – which will enable it to meet the growing demand in India and other global key markets.

Alpex Solar has also purchased a land parcel of 7 acres (25873.27 Sq. Mtr) from Uttar Pradesh Industrial Development Authority (UPSIDA) in Kosi, Kotwal, Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, to expand the manufacturing facility and strengthen its stronghold in Green Energy space in Northern India.