Kamlesh Bisht
Uttarakhand,India
Summary
A highly experienced renewable energy expert with over 10 years of expertise in solar energy systems, project management, and technical training. Adept at designing and implementing solar power solutions, managing large-scale international projects, and training underserved communities, particularly women, in solar technology. Passionate about promoting sustainable energy solutions and electrification initiatives in rural and off-grid regions.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Program Lead Manager
Social Work and Research Centre
01.2019 - Current
- Spearheaded solar electrification projects for rural communities across multiple countries
- Developed training modules for community-based solar engineering programs
- Led project implementation, budgeting, stakeholder management, and impact assessment
- Managed partnerships with international organizations and government agencies
Technical Manager - Innovation & Design
DST Project
01.2018 - 01.2023
- Led the design and development of innovative solar solutions including solar lanterns, home lighting systems, IoT solar charge controllers, and solar-powered projectors
- Managed R&D efforts to enhance the efficiency and performance of solar products
- Spearheaded the implementation of technology-driven solar solutions for rural electrification
Technical Supervisor
Barefoot College International
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Led the development and maintenance of solar energy solutions
- Conducted research on renewable energy utilization in rural communities
- Provided technical expertise in the installation and maintenance of solar power systems
Solar R&D Specialist
Barefoot College International
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Conducted in-depth analysis of solar product performance
- Developed new solar technologies and contributed to product innovation
- Provided technical support to international teams in solar system deployment
Research Fellow
National Institute of Solar Energy & Barefoot College
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Conducted extensive research in solar PV technology and microgrid solutions
- Assisted in policy formulation for decentralized solar power initiatives
Master Trainer
Social Work and Research Centre
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Trained over 500 women from India and other countries in solar energy technology
- Designed and delivered hands-on workshops on solar panel installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting
Education
Advanced Digital Fabrication & Prototyping -
Fab Academy
Pune, Maharashtra01.2018
M.B.M. - Marketing & Business Management
Almora University
Uttarakhand01.2013
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Ager Inter College
Nainital01.2010
Skills
- Solar PV system design
- Off-grid electrification
- Microgrid deployment
- Stakeholder engagement
- Budget management
- Impact assessment
- Developing training modules
- Hands-on workshops
- Community outreach
- Solar technology innovation
- IoT-enabled solar monitoring
- Solar system installation
- Troubleshooting
- Solar system Maintenance
- Strategic planning
- Operations management
- Innovation management
- Policy administration
- Project planning
- Technical proficiency
- Administration and reporting
- Problem-solving abilities
- Team collaboration
Certification
Fellow - Research Fellow, National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE), 05/01/15 - 05/01/16
References
- Bhanwar Singh, Solar & R&D, SWRC Tilonia, India, barefootadmin@swrctilonia.org, +91-9413204413
- Dr. Yogesh Kulkarni, Fab Academy Pune, India, vapabal@gmail.com, +91-9730005016
Projects
- ONGC Renewable Energy Initiative, 2021-2022, Managed end-to-end solar power implementation for remote areas.
- Safai Karmchari Solar Training, 2021, Led a specialized solar training program for 5 Safai Abhiyaan Karamchari women from Jharkhand. South Africa Solar Training, 2024,
- Successfully trained 22 South African women in solar technology as part of a global empowerment initiative.
- SIDBI WE-LIGHT Programme, 2022-2024, Trained 50 women from Barmer, Rajasthan, under a livelihood-focused green energy and rural electrification project.
- MEA Pacific Island Project, 2022-2025, Technical Lead Manager for the 14 Pacific Island solar electrification project, overseeing planning, implementation, and sustainability strategies.
- DST Solar Innovation Project, 2018-2023, Developed and implemented cutting-edge solar technologies, including solar-powered IoT monitoring systems, LED solar lanterns, home lighting solutions, and solar-powered projectors for off-grid electrification and sustainable energy solutions.
Disclaimer
I, Kamlesh Bisht, certify that the information provided above is true to the best of my knowledge., 01/09/24, [Your Signature]
Languages
- English, Proficient
- Hindi, Fluent
Personal Information
Nationality: Indian
Timeline
Program Lead Manager
Social Work and Research Centre
01.2019 - Current
Technical Manager - Innovation & Design
DST Project
01.2018 - 01.2023
Technical Supervisor
Barefoot College International
01.2018 - 01.2019
Solar R&D Specialist
Barefoot College International
01.2016 - 01.2018
Research Fellow
National Institute of Solar Energy & Barefoot College
01.2015 - 01.2016
Master Trainer
Social Work and Research Centre
01.2014 - 01.2015
Fellow - Research Fellow, National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE), 05/01/15 - 05/01/16
Advanced Digital Fabrication & Prototyping -
Fab Academy
M.B.M. - Marketing & Business Management
Almora University
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Ager Inter College
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