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India's richest man is pouring more than $80 billion into green energy

Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani is going big on green energy.

Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani is going big on green energy.

Summary

  • Hong Kong (CNN Business) Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani is going big on green energy.
  • The bulk of that money — about $67.7 billion — will go toward a new power plant and hydrogen system, the company said in a stock exchange filing .
  • Reliance plans to make the massive investment over a 10-to-15-year period, and has already begun scouting for land for the 100-gigawatt capacity site.
  • The company also plans to create a new manufacturing hub that will be dedicated to the production of solar panels, fuel cell technology and other renewable energy sources.
  • The company’s 1 million jobs projection includes both direct and indirect new opportunities in Modi’s home state