EXHIBIT 15.1

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statements:

(1) Registration Statement (Form S-8 No.333-129973) pertaining to the 2005 Stock Option Plan of Global-Tech Advanced Innovations Inc. (the “Company” and formerly known as Global-Tech Appliances, Inc.);

(2) Registration Statement (Form S-8 No.333-9182) pertaining to the Amended and Restated 1997 Stock Option Plan of the Company; and

(3) Registration Statement (Form S-8 No.333-10932) pertaining to the 1999 Employee Stock Purchase Plan of the Company;

of our report dated September 26, 2009, with respect to the consolidated financial statements of the Company included in this Annual Report (Form 20-F) for the year ended March 31, 2009.

/s/ Ernst & Young

Hong Kong

September 26, 2009