Conference Speakers 2025

I am Phoolvi Agarwal, an energy consultant and sustainability leader committed to helping companies achieve their sustainability goals. My expertise lies in ESG integration, carbon footprint analysis, and designing innovative solutions for decarbonization. I am also actively involved in advancing solar PV agrivoltaics and waste-to-energy initiatives to promote sustainable practices. I hold a master's degree in Energy and Environmental Sciences from the University of Groningen, Netherlands, and a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from BITS Pilani, Dubai. As the founder of Hyon Energy, I am driven by the ethos of "people, planet, profit," focusing on enhancing land-use efficiency, driving sustainability efforts, and contributing to India's ambition of achieving net-zero emissions by 2070. Beyond leading Hyon Energy, I serve as the Head of the South Asia Chapter for the Women in Green Hydrogen, a non profit organization, where I champion gender inclusion and leadership in the renewable energy sector. I also work closely with global sustainability networks and organizations like the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry, fostering impactful dialogue and innovation to shape a sustainable future.

Alessandro Anderlini completed his MA/BA in Economics at the University of Bologna, Italy and has over 25 years experience in international Sales and Marketing, working abroad in the US and UK for international corporations covering different sectors. In 2008 Alessandro joined Coveme, a world leading converter of engineered polyester films for the PV solar, automotive, biomedical and textile industry, covering senior leadership roles and managing business unit divisions in Europe and China. Alessandro is currently the Head of Photovoltaic Division with global responsibility, counting on two production plants and the 3 R&D hubs located in Italy, Germany and China.

'97 Batch MBA with 26 years of experience in in multifarious industry spectrum in all regions of the country, presently working as National Head - SALES AND MARKETING IN ADANI SOLAR Repeatedly produced sustained revenue and growth in dynamic and changing markets that reflects pioneering experience and year-on-year success in achieving business growth objectives among flagship MNCs like PHILIPS, TATA & SHELL HE has been instrumental in conceiving and rolling out retail model in Adani in the country over 1000 cities.

Mr. Braeunlich has many years of experience in sales, in leading sales teams and supporting VON ARDENNE's representative network. He is always keen to maintain relationships with industry influencers and key strategic partners. Since Summer 2021 he got assigned as Director Sales + Business Development Asia at VON ARDENNE GmbH, Germany. Before of that, he was General Manager at VON ARDENNE Vacuum Equipment (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. As General Manager of VON ARDENNE China in Shanghai, he was responsible for the development of the subsidiary from a service and sales branch of the German VON ARDENNE GmbH to a fully functional production site for vacuum glass coaters for the architectural and automotive glazing industries as well as wafer coaters for the high efficiency crystalline photovoltaic industries. Within these three years, several glass coaters and wafer coater systems were produced, delivered on schedule, and passed their final acceptance test at VON ARDENNE's customers in China.

Dr. Puzant Baliozian is the VDMA PV Equipment Group's leader. He is involved in techno-economic studies for manufacturing capacity of PV along the value chain and represents the interests of European PV equipment manufacturers internationally. The PV Sector Group at VDMA also publishes the yearly international technology roadmap for photovoltaics (ITRPV) showing highly relevant technology projections and trends. Dr. Baliozian studied physics at the American University of Beirut (BSc., 2014) and has a specialization in renewable energy (MSc. 2016) from the university of Freiburg. From 2016 until 2022, he worked at Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems (ISE) in Freiburg in the field of photovoltaic production technologies where he also did his PhD. He is best known for developing the passivated edge technology for separated industrial solar cell concepts, to boost cell and module efficiencies. "

Ms. Pooja Bose is the Executive Vice President of Marketing, Communication and Sustainability at WERT International, a globally recognised, mid-sized business consulting company with its headquarters in India. Prior to her role at WERT International, Pooja has worked as a Communications Specialist with the Indo-German Energy Forum (IGEF-SO), GIZ and extensively supported the Indo-German Green Hydrogen Task Force, agreed upon by the Governments of the Federal Republic of Germany and of the Republic of India. As part of her role at IGEF-SO, she has created a vast network of government stakeholders and private players in the sector. Previously, she has worked as an Editor with Times of India, Bennett Coleman and Company and daily news reporter with Daily News & Analysis (DNA). During her Master's in International Communications and Media Studies from Monash University in Melbourne, Pooja has also worked as a researcher and communications assistant with the Monash Climate Change Communication Research Hub and organised 'Are We There Yet?' - a TEDxMonashUniversity event on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 2030.

A Distinguished Scientist (DS), Dr. Chitra Rajagopal, held the post of Director General (Resources & Management) in the DRDO till Dec 2020. She concurrently held the post of the First Appellate Authority (FAA), DRDO as per RTI Act 2005. She was earlier Director General Systems Analysis and Modeling (SAM), during which period she also held additional charge of DG (Life Sciences). Before taking over this charge, she held the position of Outstanding Scientist & Director, Centre for Fire, Explosive & Environment Safety (CFEES), where she spent a substantial part of her career in R&D on Explosive, Fire and Environment Safety for MoD applications, and which she played a key role in setting up and nurturing. After her superannuation from Govt service, she held the post of Director, Centre of Excellence in Process Safety and Risk management, IIT Delhi till Jan 2024. She currently chairs GoI Expert Committee on Hydrogen Safety, Sub-Committee on Safety, Cross-cutting analysis and Integration, and is a member of the Advisory Group to advise Empowered Group on Science &Technology, under National Green Hydrogen Mission. She co-chairs the Indo-German working group on 'Safety, Quality, Infrastructure and Legal Framework' of the Indo-German Energy Forum (IGEF), the Safety and Standards sub-committee of the US-India Hydrogen Task Force (H2TF) and is the Indian representative in RCS Task Force in Quad Global Green Hydrogen partnership She is a recipient of several National and DRDO awards and nominee for International awards, including Lifetime Achievement Award, Eminent Engineer award, Shakti Samman award, Suman Sharma award, DRDO Scientist of the year award. She is AICTE Distinguished Professional since 2024, INAE AICTE Distinguished Visiting Professor Anna University since 2019, Adjunct faculty at IIT Madras and IIT Delhi, since 2020. She is a Fellow of various International and national Professional bodies Dr. Chitra Rajagopal received her Bachelors Degree in Chemical Engineering in 1982 from the Department of Chemical Engineering & Technology, Punjab University, Chandigarh, for which she was awarded University and Arun Modi Gold Medals for outstanding academic performance. She was awarded Ph.D from the Chemical Engineering Deptt, Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi in 1989 in the field of Heat Transfer.

With over 20 years of experience in the recycling industry, leadership, information technology, program management, and business start-ups, Mr.Prassann Daphal is a seasoned professional with a strong business background and a remarkable ability to translate strategy into actionable results. His expertise is complemented by an exceptional drive for execution and a commitment to delivering sustainable solutions. He has played a pivotal role in managing the recycling of electronic waste and lithium-ion batteries, demonstrating a strong dedication to environmental sustainability and responsible waste management as the CEO of Evergreen Recyclekaro Pvt. Ltd. His knowledge spans various aspects of e-waste and Lithium-ion battery recycling. Passionate about raising awareness of e-waste issues, he actively works on implementing innovative solutions to reduce environmental impact and promote sustainable recycling practices.

Dr. Ameen Elikkottil is a Senior solar engineer at DNV with expertise in energy production assessments, operational data analysis, and technical design reviews for solar projects. He has eight years of experience in optical device design for energy applications and was a co-founder of Climalabs Pvt. Ltd., a solar device startup. Previously, he worked at Goertek Inc. as an augmented reality goggle designer. His expertise includes photonic structures for solar applications, IoT-based solar systems, and photovoltaic thermal technologies. He holds a Ph.D. in Engineering Science from CSIR-SERC, Chennai,

Rohit Gadre leads BNEF's solar sector research for India. His focus is on analyzing market trends, policy dynamics, companies' strategies and building forecasts to provide strategic insights on the development in the sector. Rohit previously worked as a consultant with DNV GL Singapore advising regulators, government agencies, utilities, developers and credit ratings agencies on regional electricity markets, energy policies and energy efficiency standards. Rohit holds an MSc in the Economics and Policy of Energy and the Environment from University College London and B.E. in Environmental Engineering from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore.

Sishir Garemella is the head of international business development at Kiwa PVEL, the leading independent lab of the downstream solar market. Sishir leads Kiwa PVEL's international expansion in strategic markets outside the United States. Sishir has over 10 years of experience as a downstream solar player, both as a financier and as an operator. Prior to solar, he has worked in investment banking in the UK and the automotive industry in Canada. He holds a Masters in Accounting and Finance from the London School of Economics in the UK and a Bachelors in Electrical Engineering from the University of Windsor in Canada.

Inventor of a green hydrogen technology A well-recognized scientist, academician, and entrepreneur Recipient of Larry Norwood Faculty Fellow (USA), Presidential Faculty Fellow (USA), National Research Council Fellow (USA), Selected for a renowned 100 Talent program (China), Overseas Research Student award (UK) Co-founder of a Li-ion battery technology startup in the USA 18+ years of working experience in the USA, 22+ years in R&D, 6+ years in industry Developed various technologies including DAC (CO2 capture) and Environment friendly lubricant and coolant for machining of Rafael jet engine materials Served on NSF (USA), SBIR-STTR (USA), SNSF (Switzerland), QNRF (Qatar), and Skolkovo Foundation (Russia)

Dr. Rashi Gupta, fondly known as 'Batterywali of India', is the pioneer of manufacturing of Advanced Lithium Batteries in India alongwith the 'Worlds Smartest Lithium Battery'. She is the Founder & Managing Director of Vision Mechatronics Private Ltd, leading it towards a name to reckon for in the field of Robotics, Renewable Energy & Energy Storage. A Women Entreprenuer who has been fearless & ferocious in creating a brand for herself & the company in these male dominated fields. If one takes a closer look at the alchemy of this achiever, two distinct virtues pop up, besides perseverance & hard work. These are: pioneering spirit & willingness. Coupled with an impressive background, it was not therefore surprising that she became a prominent name in the Renewable Energy Sector of India and is featured as Asia's Most Influential Women in Renewable Energy, 2020. She has been working on Gender Equality and Women Empowerment issues globally. She holds degrees of BE, MBA, LLM, & PhD to her title. She is a committee member of Bureau of Indian Standards for Batteries, Energy StorStorage and E-Mobility. She is also Member of International ElectroTechnical Commission. She is also a committee member of National Energy Storage Committee- FICCI, CleanTech Business Club- Chair of Task Force- Energy Storage & Smart Energy, Chairperson-Womens India CBC, CBC Vice Chair India.

With 20+ yrs of experience, Nitin is in the field of solar energy for more than 15 years and driving sustainable growth and delivering innovative renewable energy solutions. He is well versed with integrating business strategy and operational optimization aimed at profitability improvement and market expansion in renewable energy sector.

An alumnus of Indian Institute of Management, Lucknow Mr. Nimish Jain has more than 14 years of experience in solar PV industry. In his current role as CEO of Airtouch solar India, he oversees firm operations across all business units as well as strategic planning and growth initiatives. Prior to this he worked as Managing Director India with a Spanish company, Solarig which is one of the global leaders in Solar Asset Management and Project Development. His area of expertise includes P&L Management, Business Development and Strategy, New Geography Expansion and Board Representation. Prior to Solarig he led Business Development at Vikram Solar Limited and established Jinko Solar in India and SE Asia as a market leader. He has also worked with SMA Solar and Reliance Industries Limited in Sales and Business Development roles. He has received various awards like Global Solar Energy Leadership Award, Outstanding Achievement award by world HRD congress and Special Recognition for Contribution for solar PV by Solarcon India.

Ibrahim Kadriinamdar has over 15 years of experience in new business development and market expansion, specifically in the Renewable Energy sector. He is a dynamic management professional with a proven track record of spearheading sales and business development initiatives across diverse industries. As Regional Sales Manager at Solplanet in Dubai, he played a pivotal role in driving business growth by identifying, evaluating, and securing new clients. His contributions have been recognised by industry bodies, including being named one of India's Top 100 Net Zero Leaders by NET ZERO Alliance, Solar Quarter, in 2023. Additionally, he was recognised as one of the "RE Leaders of Tomorrow in the top 40 under 40" by EQ International.

Dr. Ajinkya S. Kamat leads green hydrogen initiatives at India Energy Storage Alliance (IESA), which is a leading industrial alliance, founded and managed by Customized Energy Solutions India and has 160+ member organizations across the energy storage, electricity mobility, and green hydrogen industries. Dr. Ajinkya has more than 8 years of experience in the energy sector, which includes consulting experience across North America & India and postdoctoral research experience at Harvard University (USA), Massachusetts Institute of Technology (USA), and Indian Institute of Technology Delhi. His research has addressed issues related to transnational industrial R&D and clean energy technologies including LED lighting, photovoltaics, networked geothermal, and green hydrogen. Dr. Ajinkya's policy advising efforts have contributed to shaping emerging energy technology policy initiatives in the USA and India. He has a PhD in Physics from the University of Virginia (USA), M.Sc. in Physics from Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (India), and B.Sc. in Physics from the University of Mumbai (India). He has authored several articles in peer-reviewed journals and public media, and his work has also been cited in reputed news media.

A seasoned industry veteran with over 18 years of experience, Chirag Kotecha is a recognized thought leader in the global energy landscape. Specializing in LNG, natural gas, and green hydrogen, he has been instrumental in driving innovation and sustainable growth within the ever-transforming oil and gas sector. Besides spearheading the expansion of gas aggregation and city gas distribution businesses at Matrix Gas & Renewables Ltd., Chirag is pioneering the development of cutting-edge Green Hydrogen infrastructure and hydrogen electrolyzer manufacturing plants. Under his leadership, the company has achieved remarkable milestones, including handling gas volumes exceeding 225 million standard cubic meters and securing strategic projects such as the NHPC Leh Green Hydrogen Mobility Station EPC Project, NTPC Waste to Energy project, and the establishment of a 100% robotic Electrolyzer manufacturing plant - Green Hydrogen powered Steel DRI Facility.

Dilip Kumar started his career as an automation engineer, due to his keen interest in developing new products. He joined Rockwell Automation Inc., global leader in industrial automation, as Application Engineer. At Rockwell Automation, he was assigned growing responsibilities, leading to manage customers contributing 12% of its revenue in India. During his tenure, he received multiple awards for his technical & sales leadership. Between 2012 and 2016, he spearheaded SMA India's South Region. Consistently achieved exceptional and measurable results in identifying new markets, setting up new business territories, and building and leading teams in a dynamic environment. In the year 2015, he, along with Mr. Vikram Shetty founded Inspire Clean Energy (ICE) - a pure play, technical asset, operations, and maintenance management company for solar PV plants. In the last 9+ years, ICE has grown and is regarded as a technical expert in managing solar PV assets. Many of its processes are now de facto standard operating procedures in the industry. In late 2018, he co-founded Reparar Works (RW), India's first Solar PV repairs, refurbishment, and recycling company, focusing on sustainable ways to handle the post warranty life of PV components. Today, ICE and RW together as Life Cycle Management companies, have made a positive impact on close to 3 GWp of solar PV assets. Regarded as the go-to person in the solar PV tech community, he was awarded "Dr. Solar" in 2022, "PV Guru" and "Solar Specialist of the Decade" in 2023. With a strong sense of socio-environmental responsibilities culminating in formation of 'The ReLIFE Programme,' which helped provide livelihoods to people displaced by COVID. The program helped close to 200 people restart their lives who were the sole breadwinners for their families.

Gesche Maass is Conference Manager at Solar Promotion International GmbH. She organizes besides the Intersolar Middle East Conference worldwide Intersolar Conferences such as the Intersolar North America Conference, Intersolar China Conference or the equivalent in India and Mexico. Besides, she is involved in the organization or various online events as for example the Green Hydrogen Conference or onsite events on Off Grid, Green Hydrogen or Renewable Energy in Germany. Formally, she served as Marketing Assistant at ISCAR Germany GmbH an Israeli firm for precision tools running PR campaigns, exhibition appearances and market research. She hold a diploma in International Cultural and Business Studies from the University of Passau and is fluent in German, English, Russian and French. With basic knowledge in Hebrew and Spanish.

Arjun is passionate about building strong, long-term relationships and creating value for all stakeholders in his quest for business and personal growth. Until Oct. 2024, Arjun worked with Fortescue Energy (ASX: FMG) to establish the company's green hydrogen business in India and sell green molecules to customers in Europe. Arjun is also pursuing his Executive MBA (eq.) at the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad. He is currently an Independent Consultant in the green hydrogen sector, taking a break from full-time professional life for the time being. Until March 2023, he was a Management Consultant with KPMG Advisory leading the green hydrogen and new energies business for the Indian and Asian markets. For 3 years at ReNew Power (NASDAQ:RNW) until end-2021, he led sales of Open Access solar and wind power to large industrial consumers, while strategising for the newly formed green hydrogen BU. He designed and delivered decarbonisation solutions for large industrial consumers looking to adopt zero-carbon hydrogen and renewable electricity for their operations. In 2017-18, Arjun was with a high-octane start-up SolarTown, heading their new business and project finance divisions, where he delivered growth against odds in a relatively nascent field i.e. distributed solar energy. Previously, he was a Global Program Manager at Sims Recycling Solutions, helping manage strategic relationships, pricing strategy, service delivery and market planning in EMEAI for secure, circular & sustainable IT asset management services in 2013-17. Arjun started his career in investment banking, at Crisil and Citigroup between 2008 and 2013, working with top-ranked equity research teams that covered European Energy and Global Sustainability & Responsible Investing sectors. Arjun was a voluntary member at the B20 Task Force on Energy, Climate Change and Resource Efficiency during India's G20 Presidency year in 2023. He is also an active alumnus at the Chennai chapter of Round Table (MERT 30); India chapter of LSE Alumni; AIESEC; global steering committee for LSE Alumni Mentorship; and a sustainability consulting start-up based in London. He is also an angel investor, focusing on sectors including sustainable supply chains, agritech solutions, drones and aerospace manufacturing, and electric vehicles thus far. Outside of corporate life, Arjun is a participative parent to two lovely toddlers, remains a budding photographer and enjoys listening to Spanish guitar and psychedelic trance music.

Sagar Mitra is a distinguished Professor in the Department of Energy Science and Engineering at the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, India. Prior to joining IIT Bombay in 2009, he served as the Principal Electrochemist at Replisaurus Technologies in Stockholm, Sweden from 2006 to 2009. At present, Professor Mitra not only serves as a faculty member at IIT Bombay but also leads his own IITB start-up company, Voltrez Technologies. The company is dedicated to the manufacturing of patented dendrite-free technology for safe liquid electrolyte-based lithium-ion batteries, addressing critical safety concerns associated with battery technology. Beyond his academic and entrepreneurial endeavours, Professor Mitra holds significant roles in various national committees and advisory boards. He actively contributes to NitiAayog as part of the lithium circular economy subcommittee, assisting in the formulation of policies for lithium recycling. Additionally, he collaborates with the Government of India's PSA (Principal Scientific Adviser) office on the Battery Storage Roadmap for India. Recognized for his expertise, Professor Mitra served on the technical advisory boards of esteemed institutions such as the Central Electrochemical Research Institute (CECRI) in Karaikudi, ARCI-Hyderabad, and RCI-DRDO Lab in Hyderabad. Furthermore, he serves as a member of the Board of Directors for Epsilon Carbon and Advanced Materials Industry in India and is a Technical Advisory Committee member for Thermax in Pune. Professor Mitra's current research interests revolve around the development of advanced materials and technologies for various energy storage applications, with a particular focus on lithium-ion batteries, sodium-ion batteries, and metal sulfur batteries. His contributions to the field are underscored by his impressive publication record, boasting more than 130 peer-reviewed articles, as well as the filing of 30 patents in the area of different metal-ion batteries. Professor Mitra's research group is deeply engaged in exploring the performance, understanding, and cell prototyping of lithium-ion batteries, sodium-ion batteries, and metal sulfur batteries.

Abhijeet More is a seasoned leader in the solar energy sector with a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering and certification as a Solar Installer by the Government of India. Passionate about renewable energy, he has spearheaded numerous projects that have significantly contributed to India's solar industry growth. Inspired by the Honorable Prime Minister's Make in India vision, Abhijeet joined an Indian solar inverter manufacturer "Rishabh Instruments Ltd" to drive the Atmanirbhar Bharat movement with a patriotic spirit, striving to elevate India's solar manufacturing sector. His contributions to the industry have earned him several prestigious accolades: - India's Top 40 under 40 in Solar Energy (2019) - Solar Quarter Group - Climate Advocate - FXB - United Nations Digital Influencer for SDGs (2022) - LinkedIn Top Voice in Renewable Energy (Sept 2023) A sought-after keynote speaker, Abhijeet frequently shares insights at national and international summits and conferences, shaping discussions on the future of renewable energy.

Mr. Sanmati Naik is Senior Manager (Energy sector - RE) at Fraunhofer Gesellschaft India Office (Head quartered in Germany) since 2016. In his capacity, he is responsible for Technology cooperation and project management & development in the areas of Energy and Renewables. Mr. Naik holds a Master's Degree in Energy Systems from University of Applied Sciences Aachen - Germany and Bachelor's Degree & Diploma in the field of Mechanical Engineering. He is having diversified Industry - R&D experience of ~15 years with esteemed organizations like Fraunhofer Institute of Solar Energy Systems (ISE) Freiburg-Germany, Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT-Madras), ADCET, E.ON Energy Research Center RWTH Aachen-Germany, SIEMENS AG Erlangen-Germany on projects focusing on Energy domain. He is having ample interest in Sustainability and Innovative Tech.

Madhavan Nampoothiri is an Energy and Environment professional with close to two decades of cross-functional management experience in clean energy (renewable energy, energy efficiency and e-mobility) and fossil fuel industries. He has an MBA from Indiana University, USA and a B.Engg degree from M.S. University, India. He is currently pursuing his PhD from IIT Madras in the area of ESG and Sustainable Finance. Madhavan is the Founder and Director of RESolve Energy Consultants, a boutique consulting and market intelligence firm.

P. Vinay Kumar, CEO of Vibrant Energy, backed by the Macquarie Group, is a Renewable Energy industry veteran with a track record of having built and managed ~ 3000 MW of Solar and Wind Assets. o As a Former CEO & MD of Brookfield Asset Management - India Renewables he was instrumental in launching Brookfield in the Renewables sector in India. He has also been an Independent Director on the Board of KKR-backed Virescent India which is one of India's first white-label RE InVITs. o Prior to Brookfield, he worked as COO of Greenko Group leading the Project Development Group. He built 3 GW of solar and wind plants including the world's largest solar plant (817 MW DC) in Kurnool (India) while at Greenko. Also part of the core team that dilgienced multiple acquisitions - including that of SunEdison's assets in India. o During prior stints with EPC companies in Transmission and Distribution, he executed largeformat transmission and distribution projects in India/Africa. Has experience across the Power Value chain (Generation, Transmission and Distribution). o Began his career with the Indian Revenue Service (IRS) where he spearheaded transformational IT initiatives for Indian Customs, like the Risk Management Systems (RMS) which won him the PM's award for excellence in Public Administration. He is also a recipient of the Finance Minister's Medal for best Officer and was also awarded the Samman Patra recognition. o Adjudged Solar Person of the year 2017 - by EQMag, among Solar heroes of 2018, and more recently among 100 most powerful solar leaders in 2021. He is a recognized industry thought leader, influencer in the clean energy industry in India. o Has a Bachelor's degree in Engg. from IIT Madras, PGDBM from XLRI Jamshedpur, and is a CFA.

Priyamvada Pandit, holding a Master's degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from the Illinois Institute of Technology, has been a prominent figure in the renewable energy sector for over 12 years. Currently, at SMA, she leads the Commercial and Industrial portfolio across India, South Asia, and Southeast Asia. Her expertise spans Hybrid, Solar, Battery, E-mobility Charging Solutions, as well as Apps Software and Monitoring and Controlling portfolios for these regions. In addition to her technical and strategic roles, Priyamvada is deeply committed to education and training. She heads the Solar Academy for the aforementioned regions, leveraging her strong communication skills to enhance knowledge dissemination and professional development within the industry. Priyamvada stays constantly abreast of the competitive landscape, playing a pivotal role in identifying customer needs and future technology requirements through thorough demand analysis. Her insights significantly support Sales and Marketing teams in their strategic planning efforts, ensuring that the company remains at the forefront of innovation and customer satisfaction.

Hiten Parekh is a visionary whose exemplary experience has always led him to enter new markets, penetrate accounts, and expand the client base. His award-winning, relationship-oriented sales have consistently set records for the past 24+ years. His diversified sales experience across the globe artfully matches need with products or services while managing expectations for optimal satisfaction, retention, and results. An effective manager and communicator, he inspires winning teams to action by developing and delivering sales strategies with unwavering confidence, persuasion, and inspiration for the teams. As an expert presenter, negotiator, and businessperson rolled into one, he is able to accurately evaluate challenges faced by the client and develop appropriate solutions to enhance ROI.

Shubhang Parekh is the Senior Manager of International Relations & Cooperation at the National Solar Energy Federation of India (NSEFI). NSEFI is the largest umbrella body for the sustainable energy ecosystem in India, dedicated to achieving the country's ambitious solar energy goals and representing the Indian solar industry. In his role, Shubhang is focused on enhancing NSEFI's presence on international platforms and securing global recognition for India's solar initiatives. Shubhang holds a Master's degree in International Relations from the University of New South Wales, Sydney. He has a diverse background, having worked with UNICEF Gujarat, the Centre of Air Power Studies, and the Public Affairs Centre. Additionally, Shubhang presented a paper at the University of Oxford in 2017 and published a book review of Asia's Cauldron: The South China Sea and the End of a Stable Pacific by Robert D. Kaplan in the Liberal Studies Journal. He has represented NSEFI at numerous international platforms, including Intersolar Europe, IRENA, the Global Solar Council, and the Taiyang News Leadership Summit. Shubhang also contributed to the India section of the Global Market Outlook by Solar Power Europe for 2023 & 2024. He served as an Advisor and Reviewer for NSEFI's report Agrivoltaics in India: Overview of Projects and Relevant Policies, and authored a report on PV Supply Chain Resilience & Sustainability: India-EU Cooperation.

Experienced CEO and Managing Director with a demonstrated history of working in the renewables,environment and Telecom industry. Skilled in Research & Development ,Strategic Planning, Business Strategy, Project Planning, and Product Development. Strong business development professional Power Electronics -Engineering graduated from LE Collage Morbi.

Manan Pathak is an accomplished professional in Electrical Engineering, specializing in Smart Grid and Electric Vehicle (EV) Technologies. With extensive expertise in EV Safety, Smart Grid Integration and advanced simulation, he has published over six journal papers and presented 18+ papers at national and international conferences. He has also contributed to intellectual property development with five design patents. Holding a Master's in Electrical Power Systems and multiple postgraduate diplomas, he is currently pursuing Ph.D. research on renewable energy's impact on hybrid transmission line optimization. His work has been recognized with awards for best research papers and contributions to energy-efficient infrastructure.

Alyssa is passionate about the environment and finding innovative solutions to build a better future for the next generation. So after receiving her Master's degree in Political Communication and Strategy from the Brussels School of International Studies, it was a natural step to launch her career by supporting the uptake of clean energy globally. Alyssa quickly caught the renewable energy bug, and has dedicated her career to helping accelerate the clean energy transition ever since. She has worked for trade associations across a wide spectrum of clean energy solutions, including solar PV, electrification, energy efficiency, and clean transport, and wind power. Alyssa supported the expansion of wind power into emerging markets as Chief of Staff and Communications Director of the Global Wind Energy Council and leading the communication and outreach for offshore wind at the World Bank Group, and in her free time she is a freelance journalist on climate and sustainability issues, yoga teacher and jewellry designer. After starting her career in solar, she is thrilled to be back in the sector to make sure countries across the world can unleash the immense potential of solar power!

Venkat is the Founder/CEO of Cygni Energy, a leading storage technology company with cutting-edge expertise in EV Batteries and Energy Storage Systems (Telecom, C&I etc.). Cygni has deployed over 125MWh of storage solutions and powered over 150,000 Electric Vehicles. Venkat has over 25 years of experience in Product Design and Engineering. Before moving to energy storage space, he was the Vice President of Engineering at Portal Player, a company that was acquired by NVIDIA Corp. He worked at Sun Microsystems, USA and has a master's degree in Electrical Engineering from Stanford University.

Dr Jyoti Roy is a prominent figure in the renewable energy sector, known for his work in technical due diligence, risk assessment, and solar asset performance optimisation. He serves as the Founder and CEO of GreenEnco, a consultancy firm that offers specialised services in the solar, battery energy storage and solar hydrogen projects. His expertise includes guiding solar projects from conception through implementation, ensuring they meet technical, financial, and environmental standards. Dr. Roy is an advisor, mentor, and a co-author of solar code of practices and committee member of BSI and IEC international standards. He is a recipient of the Glory of India award and a finalist of the Great British Entrepreneur Award. In 2009, he has supported the policy team of the National Solar Mission of India, created a successful consortium of academia and corporates between UK and India, and executed over 20 GW of utility scale and commercial rooftop PV and BESS systems. He has also published several papers and given invited talks in various journals, conferences, and seminars in Europe and Asia, including TEDx talk

Vivek Saraf is the founder & CEO of SunSeed APV. SunSeed provides deep tech solutions for Agrivoltaics projects. Vivek has over 25 years' experience in finance and renewable energy and has been involved in developing innovative solar projects that have a dual use of land and provide multiple benefits. Vivek has a BTech from IIT Kanpur and an MBA from Thunderbird, University of Arizona.

Arpit Sharma is an accomplished professional currently serving as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at the Skill Council for Green Jobs (SCGJ). With a distinguished career within the organization, he has held various key positions that showcase his commitment and expertise in the field. Arpit began his journey at SCGJ in 2015 as the Country Head of Assessment and Accreditation, where he played a pivotal role in ensuring the quality and effectiveness of Affiliation and Assessment processes within the organization and across 600+ training centres spread across 25 States. His dedication and strategic acumen led to his progression within the company, subsequently assuming the role of Vice President for Strategy and Operations Division and further rose to the position of Chief Operating Officer (COO) at SCGJ. In this capacity, he demonstrated leadership in shaping and executing strategic initiatives, contributing significantly to the financial and overall growth and success of SCGJ. A proud alumnus of the University of Delhi, Kirori Mal College, Arpit Sharma holds a Bachelor's Degree in Sciences which lays a solid academic foundation for him. Furthermore, he completed his Management program from the prestigious Indian Institute of Management, Kozhikode (IIM-K). This educational background, coupled with his extensive professional experience, reflects Arpit Sharma's commitment to excellence and continuous learning. His role as the CEO underscores his capability to oversee and streamline operational aspects, ensuring the smooth functioning of SCGJ. His multifaceted experience, from assessment and accreditation to strategic leadership, positions him as a valuable asset to the organization, contributing to its mission of promoting Green Jobs and Sustainable Practices in the Indian workforce. Prior to Skill Council for Green Jobs (SCGJ), he contributed significantly to the Tidal and Marine Energy Business (Small Hydro) for the renowned Kirloskar Group. Before venturing into the renewable energy sector, he gained valuable experience in the financial sector by working with prestigious banks. His professional journey includes tenures at global financial institutions such as HSBC Bank, Deutsche Bank, and the Development Bank of Singapore (DBS). During these stints, he demonstrated his financial and business acumen, strategic thinking, and ability to navigate the complex landscape of the banking industry. Under his leadership, SCGJ showcased its India Skills 2022 Winner at the World Skills 2022 event in Kyoto, Japan, specifically participating in the Renewable Energy Skill category. This participation underscored SCGJ's commitment to excellence and proficiency in renewable energy skills on the global stage.

Introducing Mr. Ankit Sharma, Head of Business Development (Utility & Emerging Technologies) at Hero Future Energies, spearheading initiatives in emerging technologies such as Energy storage, green hydrogen and its derivatives as well as firm and dispatchable renewable energy. An alumnus of IIM Ahmedabad, Mr. Sharma brings over a decade of comprehensive experience in the renewable energy sector, His proficiency spans strategic planning, implementation, and the adoption of cutting-edge technologies & has been instrumental in driving innovation and sustainability within the industry. Also playing a pivotal in advancing the HFE's mission towards a sustainable and greener future.

Jash Sheth is the CEO at Ayka Control Systems - which is pioneering R&D and manufacturing of Clean Energy Systems . With global presence in France , Germany and HK - ACS is engineering a cleaner, better and a more reliable tomorrow

Mr. Preetesh Singh works as a Specialist CASE and Alternate Powertrains for Nomura Research Institute Consulting and Solutions India Pvt. Ltd. He has been working on strategy and operational consulting projects for global automotive OEMs, suppliers, R&D organizations, and governments. He specializes in CASE and Alternate Powertrains and has spent over a decade on researching various topics related to Automotive Industry for the Indian and global markets. He has been instrumental in setting up the Policy Advocacy, ER&D and Alternate powertrain themes for NRI India Preetesh is a well-known thought leader in the Automotive industry, having written over 20 reports and articles in collaboration with associations and leading media outlets. He has also spoken at various webinars and conferences about Automotive industry, including Economic times, Assocham, PHD Chamber of Commerce, CVF, REI Expo, The Battery Show India, EV Reporter, Traffic Infra Expo, EMobility+, Battery India, The Smarter India, I-Tech Media, and others. Preetesh Singh has been actively spreading awareness of alternate fuel and powertrains and their role in future amongst the students by taking guest lectures on the alternate powertrains in different institutes such as NMIMS, Bits Pilani etc.

Rahul carries with him 21+ years of experience in areas of Research, Strategy, Product Management, New Product Development & Product Life cycle management. He has previously worked with organizations like LG, Samsung & Godrej. Hands on experience in offshore product development at LG South Korea.

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Nisheeth Srivastava is working with KfW Development Bank (India office) as a senior sector specialist energy from past nine years and is responsible for implementing the end-to-end project cycle of KfW's India in energy sector domain. He has prior experience and expertise of working on constructions sites for solar PV projects. He holds a master's in business administration and a bachelor's in mechanical engineering with more than 15 years of experience in managing sustainable infrastructure development projects.

Mr. Deepak Ushadevi is the Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director of Ciel & Terre India. With Ciel & Terre, Mr. Deepak is instrumental in developing the solar floating market and interacting with major Nodal agencies, and developers to provide floating solar guidelines, Knowledge Transfer, and know-how to ensure quality and bankable floating projects in India. Mr. Deepak is a well-seasoned professional with over 24 years of experience in the field of solar and semiconductors in various capacities as a subject matter expert, technologist, and business unit head. New commercial initiatives, the introduction of new technology, strategic alignment, and market development are his primary areas of expertise. A floating solar energy portfolio of 260+ MWp has been developed in India under his leadership for 6 years at Ciel & Terre India, with 10+ projects in service and 4 projects under various construction stages. He has been a part of the many new technologies being launched globally by various leading companies in the Solar /Semiconductor domain specifically, the IC Chip processor segment, Solar technology, and floating solar technology. Played a significant role in the initial team for the first 300MM wafer fab in Singapore in 2004, one of the top 3 semiconductor fabs worldwide. In 2008, he was core member for the development of the world's first single thin film junction solar production line for Applied Materials, a global semiconductor manufacturer. He was instrumental in completing FAT for the world's first thin-film Tandem Junction technology line at Sun Film in Germany in 2008. In 2019, he was involved in the first Hydrelio® patented floating technology commissioned in India at CIAL, Cochin for Ciel Terre India. Before joining Ciel Terre India, he worked with Waaree energies on new business initiatives and won the first KW project scale floating tender bid in India. During his stint at Tata Power Solar, he spearheaded the development of Asys screen printing technology and Manz Automation robots in the Solar cell line CSI technology segment & part of 120 MW cell line expansion. During his 7-year stint with Applied Materials, the global leader in Thin-film equipment, he focused on developing and commissioning new single Junction and Tandem Junction thin film lines in India, Italy, Germany, and China, Japan, US. He started his career as an engineer at Chartered Semiconductor Singapore (now Global Foundries).

David Wedepohl, Managing Director International Affairs David Wedepohl is a radio journalist by training who studied and worked on both sides of the Atlantic. He holds a master's degree in Journalism and Public Affairs which he achieved as a Fulbright scholar. His professional experience included working for the German embassy in Washington, DC as a senior press and public diplomacy officer. He first came in touch with the solar industry while working for an American consulting company before taking up his job as director communications and markets at the German Solar Association, also serving as the organization's spokesperson. He now holds the position of managing director international affairs and is responsible for the association's international activities. Among those are projects in North, West and Southern Africa, Latin America, South-East Asia and the US.

After receiving his Diploma in aerospace engineering from the University of Stuttgart Karl Wienands turned his focus toward renewable energy, specifically PV research and joined the Albert-Ludwigs University and Fraunhofer ISE in Freiburg, where he worked on the evaporation of perovskites for the integration in Si-perovskite tandem cells. Since 2021 he is part of the module department at ISC Konstanz. As group leader for the for lab group he tackles the evaluation of materials in PV modules and new concepts for module production and module interconnection. His responsibilities include processing inquiries of industry partners about collaborations or commissioned work and the coordination of industry projects.