'Promise' & 'Values' are the founding stones of AVAADA. We are driven by the vision of a sustainable world where abundant clean energy empowers & transforms individuals and society. At AVAADA,you will be part of a shared ambition of great energy transition witnessed by humanity. You will get the opportunity totackle extraordinary technological challenges while working beside the best in the industry.
At AVAADA, we attach great importance to preserving our employees' work/life balance. We commit to creating a favourable environment for all our employees. With people spending several hours at work, we strive - along with our managers and the HR team - to make AVAADA a second home.
We are being one of the few enterprises ''that'sdriven by a higher purpose of preserving our planet's pristine nature, which stems from our broader vision and dream of a sustainable future. Our missionencompasses decades, and our goals transcend generations, all for one reason - to nurture and replenish the Mother Earth.
Avaada's Journey
Born of the Sangama of the terms ‘Ayurveda’ and ‘Vaada,’ - Avaada was founded with the vision to manifest a sustainable future, and pay our ode to the Mother Earth. Since its inception, Avaada has grown into an exemplar solar power producer in Southeast Asia while garnering numerous accolades for its distinguished humanitarian services to the local communities and the environment.
Avaada’s professional culture is driven by personal excellence and work efforts inspired by a higher purpose. We see each colleague and employee as an extension of one large family. Cultivating optimism and positive actions, hence, are core pillars of this family.
Avaada has already added 1 GW commissioned power to its portfolio, with 11 GW projects in the pipeline across India and Africa. And, we are always looking for keen professionals who can match the energy of this unicorn.
Our Milestones
- Provided successful exit to investors with the sale of an operational portfolio of ~1.2 GW projects to Tata power
- Demerger and rechristening of the company to Avaada Energy
- Capacity addition of 300 MW in the first year
- Provided successful exit to investors with the sale of an operational portfolio of ~1.2 GW projects to Tata power
- Demerger and rechristening of the company to Avaada Energy
- Capacity addition of 300 MW in the first year
- Provided successful exit to investors with the sale of an operational portfolio of ~1.2 GW projects to Tata power
- Demerger and rechristening of the company to Avaada Energy
- Capacity addition of 300 MW in the first year
- Awarded pipeline ~2.2 GW created
- Ventured into Overseas markets of Africa
- Equity fundraise of USD 150 Mn from Investors and ' 'Promoter's family office
- Commissioned 300 MW in Tamil Nadu
- Commissioned ' 'India's first Solar project under PPP model - 52 MWp in Maharashtra
- Commissioned the then ' 'India's largest single-location solar project, i.e., 55 MWp Rajasthan and 30 MW solar project in Gujarat
Young Asian Entrepreneurs 2019-2020 – Sindoor Mittal
Mrs. Sindoor Mittal, Vice Chairperson of Avaada Group, honoured with the distinguished AsiaOne Young Asian Entrepreneurs 2019-2020 Award for her extraordinary contributions in the area of Business Entrepreneurship. She spearheaded Equity fundraising by bringing marquee investors like ADB, DEG, FMO & Proparco to India through Avaada.
Greentech Safety Award 2019
Avaada Energy have been conferred with prestigious “Greentech Safety Award 2019” in Renewable Energy category. The award recognizes our best practices in health & safety management at workplace. The award was felicitated by Hon’ble Shri Dipak Misra, Chief Justice of India (retd.)
ET Now UP Best Employer Brand Award 2019
The prestigious title has been presented to Avaada for its contribution to Translating and Combining vision with HR Strategy & Cultivating competencies for the future to enable building the organization to be future-ready.
13th Employer Branding Awards - National Best Employer Brands 2018
This coveted award is in recognition of Avaada’s exemplary Human Resource Policies which cultivate competencies for the future to enable building the organisation to be future-ready.
Times Ascent & Asia Pacific HRM Congress - Best HR Organization to Work 2018
The award was presented in recognition of Avaada’s robust Human Resource policies and Learning & Development initiatives. Award represents Avaada’s prolonged approach to provide best workplace where employees are fully engaged, trust the employer they work with and cherish their association.
ASSOCHAM - Green Entrepreneur Award 2018
The award recognizes Avaada’s leadership vision towards positive environmental impact and sustainability. This is in recognition of Mr. Vineet Mittal’s contribution to building one of the leading organizations in the solar energy sector.
ET Now – Outstanding Contribution To Climate Change In Renewable Energy Sector 2018
The award recognizes Avaada’s numerous programs that are contributing to sustainable development in emerging economies while being in balance with our environment.
ET Now CSR Leadership Award for Community Empowerment 2018
Avaada’s 360° Inclusivity Model, implemented across diverse locations, provides clean energy and better opportunity in rural India through education and livelihood skilling with community participation. The organization’s community development initiatives have been recognized with the ET CSR Leadership Award.
ET Now CSR Leadership Award for Women Empowerment 2018
Through its Nav Kiran Stitching and Tailoring Model, Avaada has been enabling women to lead an empowered life. Through certified courses village women have been able to acquire new skills and create a sustainable source of income.
Solar Quarter - Business Disrupter of the Year Award 2017
Mr. Vineet Mittal is progressively seen leading the clean energy revolution in India. The award recognize him as Solar Industry's disruptors and innovators.
ET NOW CSR Leadership Award for Women Empowerment 2018
Through its Nav Kiran Stitching and Tailoring Model, Avaada has been enabling women to lead an empowered life. Through certified courses village women have been able to acquire new skills and create a sustainable source of income.
Women Leader of the Year 2018
Sindoor Mittal, Vice Chairperson Avaada Group has been awarded with the ‘Women Leader of the Year 2018’ award. This is in recognition of her contribution to building one of the leading organizations in the solar energy sector. She is among the few women who have made a place for themselves in India’s infrastructure/energy industry.
ET NOW CSR Leadership Award for Community Development 2018
Avaada’s 360° Inclusivity Model, implemented across diverse locations, provides clean energy and better opportunity in rural India through education and livelihood skilling with community participation. The organisation’s community development initiatives have been recognized with the ET CSR Leadersjip Award.
Indian Excellence Award – Best Solar Energy Company
The prestigious title has been presented to Avaada for its contribution to the upward spiral of India’s blossoming clean energy economy.
ET NOW Green Future Leadership’s Best Green Excellence Award 2018
The coveted award is in recognition of Avaada’s efforts in promoting clean energy adoption across the country. The organization has helped governments and private institutes source clean energy to power their initiatives and activities.
100 Most Powerful Solar Business Leaders in Indian PV Market 2017
Vineet Mittal has been recognized as one of the most powerful leaders in the Indian solar industry who have helped transform the sector and enabled India to cross the 13 GW benchmark.
RE Finance Awards – Best Project Finance Deal of the Year 2017
Avaada has been a preferred borrower for investment community because of its commitment to consistently build projects within committed timelines. The award was bestowed in recognition of Avaada’s commitment to the growth of green economy and its achievements in financing of clean energy projects.
Global Green Future Leadership Award for Sustainable Excellence in Renewable Energy 2016
Welspun Renewables has been awarded with the Global Green Future Leadership’s Excellence in Renewable Energy Award 2016. This is in consideration of our efforts in promoting green energy, thereby adequately addressing current environmental concerns while maintaining a profit.
Global Solar Energy Leadership Award 2015
Vineet Mittal is progressively seen leading the clean energy revolution in India. In recognition of his contributions, 'Thought Leaders International' has recognized his efforts with the Global Solar Energy Leadership Award 2015. The award identifies leaders who through their initiative are taking solar energy sector to the next level, while simultaneously facilitating energy cost reduction.
Porter Prize IFC Mint Strategy Award 2015
Welspun Renewables has been conferred with the prestigious IFC - Mint Strategy Award 2015 in the Utilities, Gas & Power category. The award recognizes the distinct strategies that the organization has adopted which have resulted in sustainable profitability and enhancing competitiveness in overall sector.
Global Solar EPC - Utility Project Innovation Award 2014
Shri Vijay Varghia Former Director Technical Rajasthan Renewable Energy Corporation (RREC) commended Welspun Energy by presenting it with the Global Solar EPC - Utility Project Innovation Award. eeaward is presented to developers who have shown promising or noteworthy leadership in project development in Utility Scale Project.
Golden Peacock Innovative Service Award 2014
Honorable Governor of Kerala and Former Chief Minister of Delhi, Shrimati Sheila Dikshit presented the award to Welspun Energy. The award was presented for the innovations made in Modied Module Mounting Structure, which is used for the installation of modules in solar power projects. Due to the innovations made, the project erection time gets reduced drastically with lower cost implications.
Outstanding Company in Power Generation (Renewable Energy) 2013
Time and again industry has recognized Welspun Energy’s technological and design prowess and awarded it with prestigious awards.Welspun Energy’s has recently been awarded with ‘Outstanding Company in Power Generation (Renewable Energy)’ award by EPC World Media group at its 4th EPC World Awards 2013. The award ceremony was held at the Hotel Ashok, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi on 14th December 2013. EPC World Awards is the foremost event that acknowledges the achievements of companies and individuals from Infrastructure, Construction and Real Estate sectors and encourages them to perform even better. The EPC World awards have evolved as the national platform as one of the best industry recognition awards in India.
IPPAI Best Solar Power Producer 2013
Welspun Renewables one of India’s leading renewable energy generators has been awarded the ‘BEST SOLAR POWER PRODUCER’ award by IPPAI at its 14th Regulators and Policymakers Retreat. The award recognizes the company’s outstanding contribution towards Clean Energy through its various solar projects across the country. The award ceremony was held at the Goa Marriott Resort and Spa, Miramar on 3rd, August, 2013.
The award invited applicants from across the power industry including State Electricity Regulatory Commissions operating in any or multiple segments, state boards who have significantly contributed to the development of the power sector in India.
ASSOCHAM Global CSR Excellence Award 2012
Welspun has successfully interwoven business with social inclusion and environment sustainability. This has differentiated Welspun Renewables . from its contemporaries. In a short span the organization has become the largest clean energy company in India. Simultaneous to business growth, Welspun Renewables social inclusion programs have been launched at all its project sites.
After assessing the extensive work done by Welspun Renewables ASSOCHAM has identified Welspun Renewables. with its CSR Excellence Award 2012. The award was presented by Former President A.P.J. Abdul Kalam on the 20th of December 2012 in New Delhi.
Outstanding Contribution as Solar Power Project Developer 2012
Energy and Petrochemicals Department, Government of Gujarat recognized Welspun Renewables’ eoorts for its 15 MW and 5 MW solar projects in Gujarat. In lieu of this Mr. Narendra Modi, Chief Minister Gujarat awarded us for our outstanding contribution as the Solar Power Project Developer.
Our Thought for the Employees
We promote a proactive and inclusive workplace, where all employees are encouraged to take ownership of their decisions and enjoydirect rewards for their efforts. At AVAADA, employees are believed to be our most crucial stakeholders. As emphasized by our Chairman, Shri Vineet Mittal, a person can positively impact while surrounding himself with the right people. Our employees are more than just individual professionals - we are a 'One Big Family.'
"Constant hammering breaks the toughest of stones".
"When the plan fails, attitude succeeds. What you contribute is what you abundantly receive"."
With every project, challenge, milestone & success, we aim to teachour employees such beliefs and thoughts.
Women at Avaada
AVAADA believes in empowering women and enhancing their livelihood. For ages, women have been the moral architects of our society, and now is the time to give them their due recognition. At AVAADA, women not only contribute to work but also drive the most daunting projects. We have an inclusive policy where women participate in leadership roles across all departments, including – STEM.
When EQUALITY is a working principle, GROWTH is the result.
Employees Activities (Life Beyond Work)
Each member under the expanding umbrella of AVAADA is seen as a potential diamond in the rough. We always chisel and encourage them to shine their brightest. Health and happiness are of foremost importance. We provide several platforms for our employees to teach activities that go beyond work;
Some of our activity sessions include
- Sessions on 'Happiness & Inner 'Peace'
- Health & Fitness Sessions driven by Yoga
- Recreational Camps for Team-building& Leadership
- Participation in CSR camps & special drives (Pay-It-Forward) (Need to discuss with Murtuza)
- Cultural & Entertainment Activities throughout the year
Message from the Founders
Mr. Vineet Mittal
Chairman, AVAADA Group
"I believe in a world where clean-energy forms the basis of our society. Not only that is will be a pillar of sustainability for our future generations, but also a tribute to Mother Earth. I think people and enterprises should be motivated to create long-term value and think about 'Social 'Returns'rather than just monetary gain".
Visionary leadership & execution abilities are the two qualities that define Vineet.
Mrs. Sindoor Mittal
Vice Chairperson
"Avaada is not just a renewable-energy corporation, but a platform for the talent willing to make a positive impact on the World, an opportunity for the best and the brightest who can visualize a sustainable future to come together to learn and grow. We are a flagship enterprise for the new age green revolution".
Mrs. Sindoor is looked upon as an industry leader and is a Keynote speaker at multiple forums In the Renewable energy sector.
Opportunities Beyond Work
At Avaada, we understand that enhancing our skillset both at our jobs and in everyday lives has a significant impact on our happiness. Accelerate your growth as well as your professional competence at the Avaada family. If you plan to come aboard with us, get ready for;
Hands-on domain knowledge
& experience
Hands-on domain knowledge
& experience
Personal growth
sessions
Personal growth
sessions
Health
& fitness sessions
Health
& fitness sessions
Recreational
camps
Recreational
camps
Leadership
Workshops
Leadership
Workshops
Innovations
& problem-solving programs
Innovations
& problem-solving programs
With our comprehensive learning & development programs, we urge our employees to be the best version of themselves.
Work-life-Balance Mantra
One can only realize his/her potential when one experiences harmony in their personal life. The mantra to do your ' 'life's best work and achieve incrediblefeats is Work-Life balance. ' 'AVAADA's work culture encourages employees to create therightwork-life balance by fostering strong team bonds, supporting each other, and nudging their peers to improve their quality of life.
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The power to create your future
When the change you seek is accompanied by a purpose, you love what you are doing. At AVAADA, we value those who live a life of purpose. We respect those who go the extra mile to create a change they want to see in the world. Over the years, we have contributed to change the renewable energy sector in India. Our diverse group of employees are constantly ideating and works towards translating path-breaking ideas into reality. Every employee at AVAADA exudes positive energy and their energy makes our organization one of the best places to work.
The best, invites the best.
An organization is known by the people who work for it. At AVAADA, we know it well. We look for people who are inspired by our purpose and who has the drive to make the world a better place. We invest in attracting, developing and retaining ambitious individuals who are dynamic and committed to excellence.
We envision AVAADA’s name to be at the top of any employee’s list of “The Best Organizations to work for”. When you join us, you will gain exposure to the latest and best technology, challenging projects, exciting career and learning opportunities with value added experiences. Our exceptional training and talent management strategy will ensure that your potential is recognized and harnessed to catapult you to the greatest heights of success.
Contributing to the society
AVAADA believes in giving back to the world; whether it is though our environmental initiatives or through empowering the local communities. As part of our Corporate Social Responsibility initiative, we run a program titled ‘Pay It Forward’. It gives our employees an opportunity to help members of underserved communities across the country. Under this program, they fund, support and often spend time with them to conduct skills and impart training to marginalized communities. Till date, our employees have worked across ten major Indian states to expand the impact of these initiatives.
Being a part of AVAADA is a complete experience. We invite you to be part of the team.
