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Debmalya Sen Recently Appointed as President of IESA.

Appointment | Dated: 04 Apr 2025

Pune (Maharashtra) based India Energy Storage Alliance (IESA), a leading industry body in India for energy storage, green hydrogen, and e-mobility (electro mobility), recently appointed Debmalya Sen as its President effective from April 01, 2025. He succeeds Dr. Rahul Walawalkar, who served as the President of IESA from 2019 to 2024.

🎯 Key Highlights:

- Debmalya Sen has over 15 years of experience in conventional power, renewables, energy storage, and green hydrogen. Since 2021, he has worked with the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) and the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) under the Government of India (GoI).
- His career also includes significant roles at Customized Energy Solutions in Mumbai (Maharashtra) and Apraava Energy Private Limited (formerly CLP India) in Mumbai.
- Prior to joining IESA, he served as India Lead – Advanced Energy Solutions at the World Economic Forum (WEF) from June 2023 to March 2025.

💡 Other Important Facts:

(i) The India Energy Storage Alliance (IESA) was founded by the United States of America (USA)-based Customized Energy Solutions (CES). It aims to establish India as a global leader in clean energy technologies by promoting advancements in energy storage, green hydrogen, and related sectors.
(ii) IESA has a strong network of members comprising over 180 companies, including those involved in Electric Vehicle (EV) manufacturing, microgrids, cleantech startups, and research institutes.
(iii) Its core mission is to accelerate India’s net-zero emissions target by 2070 through innovation in battery storage, grid modernization, and green hydrogen technologies.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Who has been recently appointed as the President of the India Energy Storage Alliance (IESA)?

Correct Answer: Debmalya Sen

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About India Energy Storage Alliance (IESA)

President : Debmalya Sen
Headquarters : Pune, Maharashtra