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Leaders in renewable energy are driving one of the most significant global transitions of our time - shifting industries, economies, and communities toward cleaner, more resilient, and future-ready energy systems. As climate commitments intensify and nations race to reduce carbon footprints, these leaders are shaping the strategic, technological, and operational frameworks needed to accelerate sustainable growth. Their influence spans across solar, wind, hydropower, green hydrogen, bioenergy, energy storage, grid digitalization, and next generation clean technologies, making them the architects of a low carbon future.
What sets renewable-energy leaders apart is their ability to balance innovation with real-world scalability. They harness emerging technologies, advanced analytics, and engineering expertise to deliver solutions that improve efficiency, reliability, and affordability. Whether it is optimizing energy generation, integrating renewables into existing grid infrastructure, or enabling large-scale storage, these leaders champion models that support long-term sustainability and energy independence.
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Top 10 Leaders in Renewable Energy - 2025
Leaders in renewable energy are driving one of the most significant global transitions of our time - shifting industries, economies, and communities toward cleaner, more resilient, and future-ready energy systems. As climate commitments intensify and nations race to reduce carbon footprints, these leaders are shaping the strategic, technological, and operational frameworks needed to accelerate sustainable growth. Their influence spans across solar, wind, hydropower, green hydrogen, bioenergy, energy storage, grid digitalization, and next generation clean technologies, making them the architects of a low carbon future.
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"By collaborating with governments, industry stakeholders, and global institutions, renewable-energy leaders help shape frameworks that encourage clean energy adoption and accelerate climate friendly development"
Beyond technology, their leadership extends to policy advocacy, community engagement, and sustainable investment. By collaborating with governments, industry stakeholders, and global institutions, renewable-energy leaders help shape frameworks that encourage clean-energy adoption and accelerate climate-friendly development. They also play a crucial role in fostering green-job creation, empowering local economies, and ensuring that the benefits of clean energy reach both urban and rural regions.
In a world impacted by rising energy demand and increasing environmental pressures, leaders in renewable energy are redefining how nations power their growth. Through vision, innovation, and commitment to sustainability, they are paving the path for a cleaner, more equitable, and resilient global energy future.
CEO Insights in this issue presents a list of ‘Top 10 Leaders in Renewable Energy - 2025' who have leveraged their extensive industry expertise and experience in offering effective skills to the market. The following list has been prepared after being closely scrutinized by a distinguished panel of judges including CXOs, analysts and our editorial board. We recognize their valuable contribution to the ever expanding and competitive market and their ability to sustain themselves and emerge as top contestants through their reliable knowledge.
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Arul Balan R , Founder Chairman & Managing Director | Cals Renewable Energy India | A renewable energy thought leader with over two decades of experience, he is a passionate and determined individual who thrives on challenges and innovation |
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Ashish Khanna, CEO | Adani Green Energy | A business leader with global experience in renewable energy, new energy, and digital technologies, he has a history of working in the utilities and infrastructure industry |
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Devendra Singh, Founder & CEO | Sirius Renewable | An infrastructure and renewable energy leader with over 25 years of diverse experience, he has led projects across various sectors, including aviation, refining, urban transit, and petrochemicals |
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Devesh Sharma, CEO | Inox Solar | With over 31 years in international sales and marketing, he has built a network of power plant developers and is skilled in project management, sustainability consulting, and the energy industry |
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Gaurav Kumar, Co-Founder & CEO | Claro Energy | With a passion for sustainable energy, he has been instrumental in driving the company’s mission to provide affordable and reliable clean energy solutions to rural and underserved areas |
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Gurjit Barara, Director & CEO | LR Energy | He has expertise in renewable energy technologies, project development and execution, energy infrastructure and waste-to-energy solutions, policy and regulatory frameworks, and more |
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Rishab Kohli , Managing Director | Orient Solar | His leadership has transformed the company into a major player in India’s solar industry, with a focus on sustainable, innovative, and cost-effective energy solutions that have fueled exponential growth |
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Rupal Gupta, Managing Director | Oriana Power | With nearly two decades of experience across the energy and infrastructure sectors, he has played a key role in steering the company’s evolution to a fully integrated clean energy enterprise |
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Sunil Gupta, CEO | Azure Power | He has two decades of expertise in delivering disruptive solutions and business models across semiconductors, electronics, the internet, and energy |
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Vinay Thadani, Director & CEO | GREW Solar | He combines deep financial expertise with strategic insight across operations, risk management, and technology-driven growth, having held key leadership roles throughout his career |
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