SolarQuarter 40 Under 40 Indian Solar Pioneers

The Limitless Accomplishers

RECOGNIZING YOUNG AND ZESTFUL ACHIEVERS OF THE INDIAN SOLAR INDUSTRY

GeneralCounsel CleantechSolar

DeputyGeneralManager (ProjectDevelopment& BD) AmplusSolar

BusinessHeadMiddleEast&North Africa,Ohmium

Sathya Narahyana

EnergySolutions

MahindraSuste Pvt Ltd

Co-Founder/CEO

AssistantGeneralManager–Design&Engineering RadianceRenewables PVT LTD

Founder&CMD REInitiativesEnergy& InfraPvtLtd(REI-INFRA)

Director REnergoDevelopers PrivateLimited

OrianaPower Director SunInfraEnergies PvtLtd

ChiefCommercial Officer SunsureEnergy

ManagingDirector& Partner,India TechniqueSolaire

Head-Institutional Sales ZodiacEnergyLimited

Rohit Chandak

Mohit Singh

Karan Chopda M ati at

Sarang Garud

Mohammed Fayaz Salam

Devendra Sikarwar

Suchita Saigal

Rupal Gupta

Durgesh Maru

Kumar Subhash Pawar Tejasker Reddy Depa

Manish Mehta Manu Bishnoi Anurag Mittal Mayank Rohilla

SolarQuarter is proud to unveil its exclusive list of top leaders of the Indian solar industry who are under the age of 40. The SolarQuarter 40 under 40 program is a prestigious initiative that seeks to highlight the work of young leaders who are driving innovation and change in the Indian solar industry. The program recognizes individuals who have demonstrated exceptional leadership skills, technical expertise, and a commitment to sustainability and renewable energy. The SolarQuarter 40 under 40 list is a testament to the fact that young leaders are making a significant impact in the Indian solar industry and are playing a crucial role in shaping its future."

Ashutosh Singh

AVP-Head (O&M-Solar), Acme Cleantech Solutions Pvt Ltd

Meet Ashutosh, a seasoned professional with over a decade of experience in the renewable energy sector Currently, he is serving as the Head of O&M Solar at ACME Cleantech Solutions Pvt Ltd Ashutosh is responsible for managing the Operations and Maintenance of a solar capacity of 1 8 GWp, along with driving operational efficiency, deploying new technologies, and managing the workforce With his core competence in data analytics, he has efficiently forecasted and scheduled the solar and wind energy for the company Ashutosh has also played a crucial role in technical due diligence assignments and monetizing carbon attributes for ACME. With over 11 years of experience, including his stints at Welspun Energy and Inox Wind Infrastructure Services Ltd, he has established himself as a prominent name in the renewable industry

Ashish Verma

Manager- Energy, Sustainability & Policy, Adani Data Center

Ashish is a Seasoned Renewable Energy & Sustainability professional with 9 Years of experience in Technology, Business Development, Strategy domain Prior worked with Gensol, AMP Solar, First Solar, Adani North Americal in their Strategic verticals Currently leads the Energy, Sustainability & Infrastructure vertical for AdaniConnex, a data center company of Adani Group AdaniConnex, with in a year of operations have rolled out of ESG policy & framework. Parallelly they are focusing to deploy the 24*7 carbon free energy with Data center customers to decarbonize their scope 2 emission.

Aman

Mathur Managing Director, Addwatt Power Solutions Pvt Ltd

Meet Aman, a former civil servant and clean energy enthusiast who has been making significant contributions to the Indian solar industry for the past decade After graduating from IIT Guwahati in 2009, Aman began his career at NTPC Ltd as an Assistant Manager and later joined the Indian Post & Telecom Account services (IP&TAFS), an allied civil service In 2013, he founded Addwatt Power Solutions Pvt Ltd, a bootstrapped Solar EPC company that has achieved tremendous success under his leadership With presence in over 20 states and 3 countries, the company has gone from 0kw to 1Gw in about 9 years, a remarkable accomplishment Aman is a visionary who believes that the Indian solar industry has immense potential and is set to witness a quantum jump in the coming years with the emergence of Green Hydrogen and Floating Solar technologies The Green India story has just begun, and Aman is at the forefront of this exciting journey

Honey Tiwari

Head of Business Development and Public Affairs, Alfanar

Mr Honey Tiwari is an experienced professional with over 16 years of experience in the power sector, with a focus on business development and public affairs Currently serving as the Head of Business Development, Sales and Public Affairs for Alfanar group in India & South East Asia, he has played a crucial role in establishing the company's presence in India and expanding its renewable energy business since year 2018 With a strong background in project management and energy consultancy, Honey has worked with several energy sector giants, including Vedanta, Sterlite, Tractebel-Engie, and Avaada, and has successfully managed large portfolios covering Green Hydrogen, IPP, State Utilities & Investors in the Renewable Energy and Substation-T&D Market Mr Tiwari’s achievements include the establishment (conceptualization & pre-development) of 600 MW CTU connected solar park of Alfanar at Bikaner, In his previous organizations like TUV SUD and Tractebel-Engie, as a leader he was instrumental in setting up solar PV consultancy division, Lender’s advisory cell and PV Module testing Centers in India and ASEAN His future vision of the solar industry is that it will evolve in the form of "Energy as a Service" (EaaS)

Vishal Jain

Senior Director - Investment, Amp Energy India

Vishal Jain is a seasoned professional with over 15 years of experience in the renewable energy sector, specifically in solar, wind, and hybrid technologies He is currently serving as the Senior Director - Investment at Amp Energy India, where he has made significant contributions in various areas, including fundraising, investments, M&A, portfolio management, investor relations, business development, and bidding strategy Vishal has successfully raised close to USD 400Mn in equity and quasi-equity from a diverse set of institutional investors across the globe He has co-founded a residential rooftop solar-focused startup, managed finance and strategy for the company, and been part of the core team of multiple gigawattscale solar IPPs With his strong background in finance and MBA degree, Vishal has established himself as a leader in the solar industry, overcoming various challenges to achieve his goals He envisions the continued growth of the solar industry, with good opportunities emerging from the corporate decarbonization theme Vishal has 9 years of experience specifically in the solar industry

Aman Gupta

VP & Head - Asset Management, Amplus Solar

Aman Gupta is a highly experienced solar industry professional with diverse experience in solar asset management, engineering, assessment, costing, design consultancy, and project management He is currently serving as the VP & Head of Asset Management at Amplus Solar, where he manages a team of 60 professionals responsible for the onsite solar portfolio of 350MWp, spread across 600 projects in India and UAE Aman has successfully created and developed teams from scratch, bringing in technology and data-driven approaches to monitor plants With a B Tech degree in Civil Engineering from IIT Delhi, Aman has achieved significant milestones in the solar industry, including the invention of a patentpending product, 'Atrium' Solar Pergola, which disrupted the residential solar market. He has overcome numerous challenges, such as the lack of proper solar-specific standards and frequent policy changes, to achieve customer excellence and long-term customer relationships. Aman envisions exponential growth and breakthrough innovations in the solar industry, especially with the push on innovation and manufacturing, to achieve India's 450GW target

President

Gaurav is a highly accomplished renewable energy professional with a decade-long experience in the solar industry. As Associate Vice President at HomeScape by Amplus, he has contributed significantly to project development and advancing business models while spearheading initiatives promoting solar energy adoption Gaurav has been instrumental in conceptualising Amplus Solar's residential solar brandHomeScape, which delivered 10MW worth of residential solar projects in the CY 2022 and executed commercially viable hybrid and BESS projects for small ticket-size customers Before shifting to residential, he has spent time excelling in on-site sales and open access plants From sales and marketing to project management and team leadership, Gaurav's expertise and experience across industry verticals has made him a highly respected and well-connected individual in the field He believes that India can be a big renewable player for both demand and the supply business in the future, thus converting into the big super power banking on its energy policies

Director,

Hitaksh Sachar has a 12 year experience as a solar entrepreneur. He’s the Managing Director at Asun Solar and Intello Tech AMC Over the years Hitaksh has gained expertise in the developing, operating Solar assets in India and abroad Hitaksh is known for his deep understanding of creating and managing distributed solar assets and has built a profitable ecosystem with over 120+ employees handling EPC, O&M, IoT and energy management in his companies He company Asun Solar as one of the top 15 rooftop solar companies in India since the last 8 years in the row Hitaksh ‘s future goal is to pioneer the Deployments and Asset Management of Solar Rooftop project in India through technology and by achieving operational efficiency

Gaurav Keswani

Vice

HomeScape by Amplus Solar Amplus Solar Hitaksh Sachar

Managing

Asun Solar Power Pvt Ltd

Rohit Chandak

CFO, Ayana Renewable Power

Rohit Chandak is a skilled finance and banking professional with more than 15 years of experience He has been with Ayana from its inception and is currently the Chief Financial Officer( CFO) He brings his expertise and acumen in finance, strategic planning, and risk management and has been instrumental in ensuring the financial stability and success of the organisation With his educational background including a Bachelor of Commerce degree from Delhi University and a PGDM in Finance from IIM Indore, Rohit has honed his financial and analytical skills Throughout his career, he has worked with several top-tier financial institutions, including IDFC and Bank of America, and has demonstrated his proficiency in finance, investment management, and risk assessment

Karan Chopda

Managing Director, Chirayu Power Pvt Ltd

Karan Chopda is the Founder and Managing Director of Chirayu Power Pvt Ltd which is a trusted brand and is a Renewable energy EPC company which provides turnkey solar power solutions In 2014, the firm’s turnover was around 5 lacs rupees and in 2022, the firm has clocked a turnover of 43 crores With more than 1500+ clientele, Chirayu power has installed solar rooftop solutions of 40+MW and ground mounted solutions of 120+MW With a team of 50 engineers and 100+ fabricators, Chirayu power is in charge of any complete solar system enquiry on PAN India Basis Karan is an IT Engineer with prior experience in TCS and Mahavir Oil Industries In the near future, he aims to provide Battery back-up solutions using state-of-the-art lithium batteries, sodium batteries, aluminium batteries, capacitor batteries and solid-state batteries He is keen on Green hydrogen generation business along with providing a hybrid solar solution with right mix of wind+solar+storage solutions

Suchita Saigal

General Counsel, Cleantech Solar

Associate Vice President (AVP), Berkeley Energy Commercial and Industrial Solutions (BECIS)

Sarang Garud is an accomplished professional with over 13 years of experience in the solar industry Currently serving as the Associate Vice President (AVP) at Berkeley Energy Commercial and Industrial Solutions (BECIS), Sarang is responsible for delivering business vision and leading the solar business of BECIS in India He has been instrumental in developing portfolio of onsite solar plants in India Throughout his career, Sarang has played a key role in setting up solar thermal and PV businesses and has helped many customers to go solar, resulting in the reduction of significant CO2 emissions annually He has received numerous awards for his performance and has consistently achieved the target from the last few years Sarang is committed to providing the best optimum solution to customers, meeting their expectations with respect to CO2 emission reduction and electricity cost savings from the solar plant. His vision for the solar industry is to become a significant contributor in the transition towards 100% carbon neutrality

Suchita Saigal is General Counsel at Cleantech Solar In her career spanning over 12 years, she has worked with top tier law firms and companies across jurisdictions and has in-depth experience in advising lenders, government entities and IPPs in project development and financing transactions Starting her career as a trainee lawyer at Clifford Chance, London, she joined Clifford Chance’s London-based Energy and Infrastructure practice upon qualification Subsequently, on relocating to India, Suchita worked with top tier energy and infrastructure practices in JSA and Trilegal and leading in-house teams in the Energy and Infrastructure sector As the General Counsel of Cleantech Solar’s rapidly growing business, Suchita heads the legal and corporate secretarial verticals and advises on matters ranging from commercial contracts, financing documents, investments, litigations and compliances

Mohit Singh

Renewables Business Head, Climate Connect Digital

Meet Mohit, a highly accomplished professional with 8 years of experience in renewables He is currently leading the Renewable business for Climate Connect Digital (CCD), and he has been instrumental in driving the growth of the renewable sector within the company Mohit has empowered enterprises to achieve their net-zero ambitions, leading CCD to win several accolades, including the prestigious ISGF Award for Adoption of Disruptive Technologies in 2023 He has played a vital role in exponentially increasing CCD's renewable portfolio from 15 MWs to 13,000 MWs in four years. In addition, he has streamlined much of the company's operational work and digitized the entire portfolio of renewable generators Mohit's vision is to empower enterprises by driving their net-zero ambitions through digitally integrated decarbonization solutions He holds a Gold medal in Polytechnic degree from IETE, Delhi; a B Tech from GITM, Gurugram; and an MBA in Power Management from UPES, Dehradun

Devendra Sikarwar

Deputy General Manager (Project Development & BD),

Amplus Solar

Devendra Sikarwar is an Experienced Professional in the Renewable Energy Sector with more than 13 years of expertise in Business Development, Strategy, Sales, and Regulatory With a background in Electrical Engineering and an MBA from IIM Shillong, Devendra has achieved numerous milestones in his Career, including leading sales in the commercial and industrial segment under Open Access Wind, Solar, and Hybrid RE projects in Gujarat, MP, and Tamil Nadu, totalling more than 400 MW. He has also been involved in Business Development of EPC agreements for Solar Utility-based Projects and Roof-top PPA solar projects, as well as actively participating in forums and providing comments on draft State/Central Policies and Guidelines Despite challenges such as navigating State-specific policies on open access Solar/Wind/Hybrid and state open access charges and losses clarity, Devendra remains determined to achieve his ultimate goal of becoming the CEO of a leading IPP in India

Modini Yantrapati

Senior

DNV

Consultant,

Meet Modini Yantrapati, a seasoned senior consultant in the renewable energy industry with a focus on energy storage services for the APAC region With an impressive background in Chemical Engineering (M Tech from IIT Kharagpur and B Tech from NIT Warangal), Modini has successfully transitioned from the coal industry to renewable energy, showcasing her adaptability and perseverance She has nine years of experience in the renewable energy sector Her expertise lies in Owner's and Lender's Engineering Services for Solar & Storage projects across multiple countries including Australia, Singapore, Japan and India Her achievements include DNV’s Stakeholder Manager for Unlocking the floating solar potential in India with the World Bank and conducting rooftop solar due diligence for investors. Despite the challenges of being the only woman for inspections on site with inadequate facilities, Modini continues to excel in her field with her immense knowledge and attention to detail She has also volunteered as Mentor in the GWNET and ESMAP’s Women in Energy Storage (WES) Mentoring Program 2022-23

Nalin Kumar Sharma

Business Head - Middle East & North Africa , Ohmium

Nalin is a technology enthusiast, renowned for scaling start-ups He was an early employee (management member) in 2 cleantech ventures, which saw successful exits (1 IPO & 1 acquisition) Currently, he works at a US headquartered green hydrogen start up, Ohmium, as Business Head – Middle East & North Africa

Previously, Nalin worked at Ecoppia (Israeli cleantech, signed pipeline- 15GW+, IPO - 2020) as President - Asia, Middle East & Pacific, where he started the regional operations Formerly, as VP – Solar at RattanIndia, he built 300MW solar portfolio (platform acquired by GIP) He has also worked in Tata Power Solar (turnaround post separation from BP) and in SunEdison Energy as Head – corporate partnerships, Asia & Africa Nalin has a B Tech (Mechanical) from IIT(BHU), Varanasi and an MBA from ISB, Hyderabad

Solar Pioneers

Sarabhjit Kaur

Deputy Country Representative, India, EDF Renouvelables

Meet Sarabhjit Kaur, Deputy Country Representative, India for EDF Renewables, who is directly responsible for growing and managing EDF Renewables’ renewable energy footprint in India Having previously worked in Houston, USA, focusing on new business development and M&A in North and South America, mainly in nuclear, gas, and hydro sectors, she has a multicultural approach to her work Sarabhjit works on the entire life cycle of projects (origination, evaluation, investment approval, execution and asset monitoring) from a strategic, business development and commercial perspective Her exceptional leadership skills and expertise in the solar sector have helped win three utility-scale solar tenders, and she is the project lead for a 300MW AC solar project under development in Rajasthan She also serves as India lead for EDFR’s qualification process for module suppliers in India Her vision for the future of the solar industry in India is one of successful execution of bid projects, through suitable policies, regulatory and business environment to support India's renewable energy ambitions. Sarabhjit is a B. Tech. in Mechanical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi and also holds an MBA from INSEAD Business School in France.

Ruchita Jain

Head – Business Development (International Markets), Fourth Partner Energ

Ruchita is currently Head – Business Development (International Markets) at Fourth Partner Energy With her strong negotiation and convincing skills she has helped activate the international markets of Vietnam, Bangladesh, Indonesia and Sri Lanka Ruchita has been with Fourth Partner Energy for close to more than 4 years where she has worked into various profile from key account manager to Open Access Project coordinator and now into International Business She played a pivot role in expanding company’s business from India to Asia Pacific region. Ruchita is an Electrical Engineering graduate from GEC Ujjain 2007 batch She has been with Renewable Energy industry since 2007 and has Solar industry specific experience for over 7 years After graduation she was part of Tata Power Strategy and BD where she was looking after Wind business development and was crucial member to make the wind portfolio grow from 50 MW to 250 MW She also lead the registration of Tata Power’s first project into Clean Development Mechanism She has worked with Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) as part of Forum of Regulators where she was looking into impact analysis of Open Access mechanism In later years she also worked with Hanwha Solar as Country manager for module sales and in Martifier Solar’s Indian JV for their EPC business

Paras J Savsani

Head – Performance Management, Fourth Partner Energy

Paras is currently Head – Performance Management at Fourth Partner Energy. With his strong technical and analytical skills, he currently ensures asset performance of over 300+ MWp of distributed & Open Access solar plants across India as well International Paras has been with Fourth Partner Energy for close to 5 5 years His performance management journey started from 0 5MW and reached closer to 300+ MWp During his tenure, he has played a key role in setting up strong service & asset management teams across India He has efficiently managed cleaning and maintenance of assets through vendor contracts He is solely responsible for converting manual billing system into a fullfledged automated system, integrated with Solar Plant Remote Monitoring system. Paras has shown strong commitment by ensuring fulfilment of contractual obligation without compromising business relationship with customers He and his team very effortlessly manage the 300+ MWp portfolio of the company His contribution continues toward in-house development and improvement of state of art solution like Remote monitoring system and newer technologies makes him a great asset to the company Paras has 14+ year of total industry experience and he started his career with Larsen & Toubro at Surat He worked in operation and maintenance as well as project engineering He has previously also worked closely in energy management to improve energy conservation and reduce environmental impact Paras holds bachelor’s degree in Electronics and Communications from BVM Engineering College

Ali Imran Naqvi

CEO, Gensol Engineering Ltd

Ali Imran Naqvi is the CEO of Gensol, a company that offers engineering, procurement, and construction services in the solar power sector Naqvi has been associated with Gensol since 2010, and during this period, he has served in various capacities, such as associate consultant, VPMarketing, Chief Marketing Officer, Chief Operating Officer, and currently as CEO. Naqvi has an MBA in Power Management and his pivotal contribution to the company has been instrumental in propelling Gensol's transformation from a consulting company to a formidable EPC powerhouse Under his leadership, Gensol has achieved remarkable growth, with an advisory and Turnkey solar EPC portfolio of 33,000 MW+ & 590+ MW, respectively Some of the notable achievements of Naqvi are: listing of Gensol on BSE Exchange and NSE Exchange, pumping 145% revenue growth over the last 2 years, building a current order book of over 1070 cr during the last one year, catalysing Gensol to grow into a trust-worth EPC brand, bagging challenging EPC projects from notable PSU clients, building a new EPC team in Gurugram that will operate in parallel with the current HQ team in Ahmedabad Naqvi has overcome several challenges to keep Gensol afloat in an industry characterised by hair-thin margins and cut-throat competition, and he has been able to create a meritocratic and deeply-human culture through his highly effective interpersonal skills

Arpit Modi

Simarpreet Singh

Director and CEO, Hartek Solar

Simarpreet Singh, a visionary and dynamic Indian entrepreneur, is deeply committed to creating a Sustainable India for the future As the Founder and CEO of Hartek Solar, which ranks among the Top 3 solar companies in India, he has played a pivotal role in advancing the renewable energy sector Simarpreet's exceptional achievements have garnered global recognition, including being named a Forbes 30 under 30 Asia achiever in 2019 He received the prestigious Pride of India award in Chicago, USA, from GSA@75 India, acknowledging his outstanding contributions in Clean Energy & Sustainability A three-time TEDx speaker, he was also honored as The Young Role Model of India's Net Zero Mission for Clean Energy at the "Mahindra Rise Sustainability Champion Awards" hosted by Mahindra & Mahindra Simarpreet's accolades continue with his inclusion in the list of Top 100 most Powerful and influential Sikhs in the World, as well as being recognized as a 40 under 40 business leader by SQ He was bestowed with the Entrepreneur of the Year award by SPJIMR and named one of the Top 100 most Powerful solar business leaders by SQ Not only does Simarpreet lead by example, but he also actively encourages and motivates young entrepreneurs and business professionals to pursue their dreams. His inspiring speeches have graced prestigious institutions such as IIM, SP Jain, NarseeMonjee, PEC, and many others An electrical engineer with a Master's in Business Administration from SP Jain Mumbai, Simarpreet further honed his skills with an Executive MBA from the renowned Harvard Business School Beyond his role as a successful entrepreneur, Simarpreet has held significant positions in the industry, including Chairman of Power and Renewable Regional committee of PHD chamber from 2017 to 2021, and Chairman of Chandigarh Council of ASSOCHAM in 2021-2022. He is also an active member of the IEEMA solar association, where he contributes to policy advocacy in renewable energy, Hydrogen policy, and energy storage Driven by his passion for Nation building and a relentless commitment to a sustainable India, Simarpreet Singh continues to make a significant impact in the renewable energy landscape

General Manager: Central design & Engineering, Hero Future Energies Abhinav Mahajan

Arpit is a highly accomplished Professional in the field of Design with over 17 years of work experience on multi-diversified projects across the globe As General Manager: Central Design & Engineering at Hero Future Energies, he has successfully executed over 1 5 GW of large-scale PV ground mount projects In India and Overseas, involving from conceptual engineering to execution and O&M team during the project lifecycle Arpit has also worked in diversified fields such as combined cycle and fossil fuel power plants, LNG terminals, Oil Refinery, gas pipelines & EHV transmission Lines & Substations With a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering and a certificate course in Strategic Management & Business Essentials from INSEAD, he has demonstrated his expertise in the solar industry, winning awards such as the Chairman Top 20 Challenge for Innovation and Extra Miler Award, two consecutive years for Extraordinary performance beyond one Key’s Responsibilities Arpit is committed to advancing the PV industry's sustainability, reliability, and economic viability while following swiftly evolving market trends and pursuing audacious goals for a more sustainable future

Director, Integrated Batteries India Pvt Ltd

Abhinav is a dynamic leader with a strong vision to make renewable energy the primary source of power in India and create a fossil-free world. With over a decade of experience in the solar industry, Abhinav has played a significant role in the growth and success of his family business, Integrated Batteries India Pvt Ltd He pursued his MBA from Australia and has worked with renowned companies like DnB and Roy Morgan Research Under his leadership, IB Solar has become one of the fastestgrowing manufacturing brands in the Indian solar industry, with a strong presence in both domestic and international markets. Abhinav is a renowned speaker at various solar forums, conferences, events, and seminars and is actively involved in promoting Make in India in crucial projects such as telecom, government, and PSU projects With his expertise and forward-thinking approach, Abhinav aims to contribute significantly to India's journey towards achieving carbon neutrality by 2050

Solar Pioneers

Ankush Malik

Chief Business Officer, Juniper Green Energy

Ankush has more than 12 years of experience in the field of project development, business development and project finance for renewable energy projects In his present assignment, he is responsible for the organizational growth Strategy & Business Development Prior to Juniper Green Energy, he was instrumental in developing a pipeline of 1GW of Wind Energy projects while heading the Development & Execution team at Orange Renewable He had also worked with ICICI Bank & Lanco Infratech Ankush has done B E – Civil from IIT-Delhi and PGDBM –Finance from IIM -Lucknow

Sathya Narahyana

Head – Operations – South (Domestic Renewables Business Unit), Larsen & Toubro Limited

Mohammed Fayaz Salam

Sathya Narahyana is the Head – Operations – South (Domestic Renewables Business Unit) at Larsen & Toubro Limited He has around 17 years of experience in the fields of Business Development, Tendering & proposals, Project Management, Supply Chain Management, Contract management and Construction Management With a track record of implementing large and complex renewable and T&D projects across different terrains in India, he was also instrumental in establishing L&T’s footprint in Southeast Asia. In his current role, he has end-to-end responsibility for order execution and deliverables of projects in the South region. Armed with a strong exposure in solar industry’s value chain, he is currently spearheading initiatives involving strategic sourcing of modules and trackers for L&T’s projects. With a penchant for using technology in construction, his current assignment also includes developing and implementing solutions to automate construction activities of solar projects He has a BE in Electrical Engineering from Amrita University and MTech in Construction Management from IIT Madras

Meet Mohammed Fayaz, an accomplished CEO and Director of Moopens Energy, the top EPC company in Kerala. With over a decade of experience in the solar industry, Mohammed has proven his expertise in leading the company to success despite the intense competition in the market A graduate of Oxford University with an MBA degree, he has received several accolades for his exceptional leadership and business achievements, including CEO of the Year Award and Best Leadership Award With a vision of making solar energy accessible to more people and areas, Mohammed is optimistic about the future of the solar industry and the increasing demand for solar power

CEO & Director, Sunsenz by Moopens Energy Solutions Ankit

Jain

Head - Operations, Sustainability & Digitalisation, Mahindra Susten Private Limited

Ankit Jain is presently working as a Head of Operations, Sustainability, CSR & digital transformation for Mahindra Susten (Mahindra Group company). He has 17 years of expertise including Real estate, Infrastructure and Renewable energy sectors. Since inception of Mahindra Susten, he has been involved in all strategic and operational decisions of the company and has played a significant role in its success He is instrumental in his journey with Mahindra Susten, where he handled various roles in the renewable project value chain, including Business Development, Growth strategy, Organizational Capability Building, Projects, Investment and strategic partnership He has strong expertise of execution of 4 2 GWp of renewable projects across India and multiple geographies

Rakesh Khaitan

Head - IPP Strategy, Finance & Asset Management, Mahindra Susten Private Limited

Rakesh is a seasoned finance professional with over 16 years of experience across diverse domains of finance, accounts, strategy, taxation, and structuring in the renewable energy industry He is currently serving as the Head of IPP Strategy, Finance & Asset Management at Mahindra Susten Private Limited for the past 9 years Rakesh has been instrumental in creating a most bankable IPP portfolio of 1 65+ GWp of Solar Assets, establishing Mahindra as a leading Solar IPP player He has successfully led and executed projects through the entire development cycle and secured long-term financing of over ₹4200 crores from Indian and overseas lenders. Rakesh has also made significant strategic divestments of selected IPP projects at a deal value of ₹8000 crores and secured two MNCs in India as JV partners in the solar portfolio for the group With his extensive solar industry experience of 10 years, Rakesh envisions a future where solar energy becomes the most important source of electricity production, positively impacting the environment and climate change

Saurabh Mehta

Head - BD and Regulatory Affairs, Mahindra Susten Private Limited

Saurabh is a technocrat and renewable energy enthusiast with a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and a master’s degree in Power Management Over the career span of 15+ years, he has cultivated versatile skills set related to business development, regulatory, land acquisition, project financing and M&A He has facilitated 1 7+ GW of renewable energy projects including solar, wind & solar thermal from concept to commissioning with overall responsibilities of delivering targeted returns across multiple geographies and under various business models ranging for utility scale projects to open access based projects. He has successfully handled diverse responsibilities from business development to asset management and divestments Saurabh has previously worked with organizations like Reliance ADA Group, Electrotherm and held various leadership positions Currently, he is spearheading Business Development and Regulatory Affairs vertical of Mahindra Susten, one of the leading Renewable Energy IPP Players He is responsible for securing 7 0+ GW of renewable energy portfolio of solar, hybrid, storage and RTC based projects with sustainable returns. His dream is to re-imagine cleaner, cheaper, schedulable and self-reliant energy

Tejas Patel

Co-founder, MTE Structures Pvt Ltd

Tejas is a seasoned professional with over 8 years of experience in the solar industry, serving as the Director of Sales and Marketing at MTE Structures Pvt Ltd With a background in Mechanical Engineering from BIT, Vadodara, Tejas began his career as a Technology Transfer Engineer at Idex Corporation before transitioning to MTE Structures. Under his leadership, the company has achieved a yearly production capacity of 1 GW in solar structures, and has completed numerous prestigious projects across India, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia, boasting a customer base of over 450 clients worldwide. Tejas has overcome significant challenges in the industry, having supplied up to 3 GW of solar structures to date

Head- O&M, O2 Power

Atul Pachauri is an accomplished professional with over a decade of experience in the Renewable Energy Industry He is currently serving as the Head of Asset Management, He is leading Operations & Maintenance, Commissioning & Technical DD (M&A), Instrumentation & Controls & Power Plant Controllers at O2 Power. With a bachelor’s degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Atul has previously worked with organizations like Sterling & Wilson, Fortum, EKI Energy, Lanco, and Suzlon, where he held various leadership positions He has played a crucial role in developing power plant controllers for multiple suppliers in India and has led the commissioning of the world's largest solar power plant - Noor Abu Dhabi Solar Power Plant (1177 MWp) Atul is a Fellow Member of The Institution of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers and a Chartered Engineer (by IEI) Atul is also known for his contribution in designing and commissioning Central Monitoring Systems and Computerized Maintenance Management Systems for various service providers and organizations specialized for Solar Power Plants His vision for the solar industry is to deliver the most sustainable and reliable energy to consumers for 24x7 use

Anirudh Saraswat

Co- Founder/CBO Oriana Power

Anirudh, a Co-founder and Chief Business Officer at Oriana Power, is a leading figure in the solar industry with over 15 years of experience

Renowned for his expertise in project finance and funding, Anirudh has played a pivotal role in Oriana Power & growth, driving the company from its inception to achieving INR 100 crore in revenues His significant contributions have earned Oriana Power prestigious accolades, including the Solar Retail Show Awards for Best Solution Provider of the Year 2021 and recognition as one of India & top three performing MSMEs Anirudh & vision for the future of the solar energy industry centers around widespread adoption of solar options for homeowners, advancements in battery storage solutions, and the potential of green hydrogen and green ammonia in advancing sustainability and reducing carbon emissions His expertise, leadership, and visionary outlook continue to propel Oriana Power & success and shape the trajectory of the solar industry towards a greener and more sustainable future

Parveen Jangra

Co-Founder/CTO/COO

Oriana Power

Parveen, Co-Founder, Chief Technology Officer and COO at Oriana Power is a seasoned professional with 15 years of experience in the solar industry Starting his career as a Research Scholar associated with Solar Energy Centre, he has gained expertise in the performance and reliability of solar panels under Indian climatic conditions Parveen leads the engineering with extensive knowledge of project execution teams of the company His team's outstanding engineering and execution expertise has earned Oriana Power the title of the Best EPC company for floating solar projects With his future vision for the solar industry, Parveen aims to make solar energy an independent and reliable source of energy His deep understanding of technical intricacies and emerging trends allows the company to stay at the forefront of technological innovation, shaping the industry's technical landscape towards more efficient and sustainable solutions

Rupal Gupta

Co- Founder / CEO

Oriana Power Tejasker Reddy Depa

Rupal, a Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer at Oriana Power, a dynamic leader with 15 years of experience in the solar industry With extensive knowledge in instrumentation, weather monitoring, data orecasting, and electrical panel manufacturing, Rupal has successfully set up world-class manufacturing units in the electrical industry. As a CEO of Oriana Power, his exceptional leadership skills have contributed significantly to the business development activities and multifold growth of Oriana Power Rupal has been recognized as the best EPC company under the floating solar category and best solution provider by Solar Quarter With a vision to make solar affordable for every category, Rupal aims to have solar installations on every rooftop, be it commercial or industrial, in the country His strategic insights and forward-thinking approach play a crucial role in shaping the trajectory of the solar industry, driving it towards a more commercially viable and sustainable future.

Assistant General Manager –Design & Engineering

Radiance Renewables Private Limited

Tejasker Reddy Depa is Leading Design and Engineering with 12+ years of professional experience in Renewable Energy and Sustainability He has Designed and Implementation of over 4000+ MW of Solar farms implementing, managing solar projects, and leading solar teams He also has experience in Energy Storage (BESS), Tracker and Green Hydrogen In his current role at Radiance Renewables Pvt Ltd, I am responsible for Leading the Design & Engineering Department and overseeing the solar team, creating, and implementing solar solutions for clients, and ensuring project success We aim to be an innovative, forward-thinking, and technology-driven leader in renewable energy solutions for commercial, industrial and residential consumers With a passion for renewable energy, he have been involved in a large-scale solar farm and implementing solar solutions for Commercial and Industrial Business.

Tejasker Reddy holds a B Tech from JNTU, Hyderabad in Electrical Engineering and Executive MBA from ISB, Hyderabad. Tejasker Reddy has interests related to renewable energy, such as attending industry conferences and volunteering with environmental organizations.

Kumar Subhash Pawar

Founder & CMD, REInitiatives Energy & Infra Pvt Ltd (REIINFRA)

Kumar Subhash Pawar is the Founder and CMD of REInitiatives Energy & Infra Pvt Ltd (REI-INFRA) He is a result driven, self motivated and resourceful leader with a proven ability to develop and strengthen management teams in order to maximise company profitability and efficiency He is experienced in leading and growing all sectors of a business to make it a dynamic and progressive organisation He is a winner of multiple awards like - Distributed Solar Consulting company of the year for the state of Maharashtra, Solar Consulting Company Of the year 2022-For the state of Maharashtra, Top 10 Leaders from energy startup-2022. He holds Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering and Master's Degree in Energy Management.

Mayank Rohilla

Director, REnergo Developers Private Limited

Mayank Rohilla is a seasoned professional with over 15 years of experience in the Clean Technology, Sustainable Development, and Renewable Energy space With a degree in Environmental Engineering from Delhi College of Engineering, Mayank started his career in the consulting domain, working on climate strategy formulation for some of the largest corporate entities in India He has since then held top management positions in Consulting, IPPs, and investment firms in the Renewable Energy space, and is currently running his own boutique investment/EPC firm in the renewable energy space, working with solar power projects across the Indian subcontinent Mayank's achievements include deployment of more than 500 MW of RE projects, advising regulatory bodies in India and abroad, and actively contributing across the entire RE value chain, facilitating clean energy transition for corporates. He has overcome several challenges in his journey, including initial resistance due to high costs and transitioning from consulting to project developer to investment firm. With his vast experience and expertise, Mayank envisions a future of greater energy access and reduced dependence on fossil fuel through widespread high-efficiency point applications and seamless bundling of RTC power supply with other sources, including energy storage

Durgesh Maru

Director, SunInfra Energies Pvt Ltd

Durgesh is a serial impact entrepreneur with work experiences in ESG Consulting, Solar energy, Big data Analytics & Digital Strategy His venture - SunInfra Energies - went on to become one of India’s top 10 Solar rooftop companies and is actively developing Solar parks in Western India to cater to enable energy transition for Commercial & Industrial consumers He has also founded Net Zero Pro to help businesses accelerate the transition to a Net Zero emissions future He has a good mix of technical, business and entrepreneurial backgrounds, which give him an edge in analysing the ecosystems holistically and venturing with new ideas to solve some of the most pressing problems of the planet He had been a visiting scholar at UC Berkeley and holds a Bachelors in Computer Engineering from Pune University and a Masters in Management from ESSEC Business School, Paris

Manish Mehta

Chief Commercial Officer, Sunsure Energy

Manish Mehta is a Co-founder and Chief Commercial Officer at Sunsure Energy Sunsure is one of the leading renewable energy players focused on accelerating corporations in the energy transition to RE100 He leads the Supply Chain and Project Development Team at Sunsure Under his leadership, Sunsure has successfully set up over 300 MW+ Solar Power Plants and developed a pipeline of 1 GW+ of Renewable Energy Projects Manish is equipped with strong analytical and statistical capabilities, which help him understand supply and demand issues in the renewable industry He possesses excellent business acumen and has a talent for identifying opportunities early on He holds Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering and Master's Degree in Information and Communication Technology from IIT Delhi

Manu Bishnoi

Managing Director & Partner, India, Technique Solaire

Manu is the Managing Director and Partner of Technique Solaire in India, a French company specializing in renewable energy, specifically solar and biogas development With over 10 years of experience in the solar industry, Manu's journey started with a Bachelor's degree in Engineering after which he worked in the IT industry for 2 5 years, followed by a Master's in Strategy & Organization Consultancy from EDHEC Business School in France following which he joined Technique Solaire and played a key role in devising their strategy to enter the Indian market He successfully set up the company's subsidiary in India and managed the day-to-day operations, leading to the commissioning of their first solar project in Uttarakhand in 2017. Despite being a small player in the Indian solar sector, Manu's entrepreneurial spirit, perseverance, and sustainable long-term vision have won him numerous accolades, including the Best SME of the year award and the Best French Partnership Abroad award

Anurag Mittal

Head - Institutional Sales, Zodiac Energy Limited

Anurag Mittal, is an expert in the field of Solar with an experience of over 14 years in designing, installing, and commissioning Solar Water Heaters , Solar power plants and providing customized solutions to various Industries and has a strong hold in channel sales He has been a major contributor to the promotion and development of Solar Thermal technology He has served in Electrotherm Limited in its Solar Division prior to joining the Zodiac Energy limited. He has been featured under Solar leaders 40 under 40 for 2 consecutive eyars He focuses on providing customer satisfaction and spreading awareness about Solar energy He has received MNRE awards for the 1st Position in Highest Solar Water Heater installation in North India and also the highest turnover award from 2012 to 2013 from MNRE Has was responsible for converting many small ( almost 40 ) pocket profile business men( non solar) into solar business who now run their business very well in solar sector He has also generated employment opportunities in villages in Gujarat where now farmers work as site engineers Currently handling Component Trading Business ,Tender business and Government Liasoning in Zodiac Energy Limited