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Hi there! I'm Isha. I drive solar and battery storage projects across the continental United States. I love nerding out about the clean energy transition. Welcome!

I’ve spent the last 5+ years driving the development of solar and battery storage projects across the U.S. My journey has taken me from early research stints in India, China, and Guatemala to now working full time in the American renewables sector.

Born and raised in Pune, India, I’m fascinated by the cultural and climate contrasts that shape our world. My ultimate goal is to bridge these worlds, expanding affordable clean-power solutions and working alongside underserved communities globally.

170+ MW

Projects Managed

Community Solar

3+ GW

Projects Managed

Utility Solar

4

Languages Spoken

2019

Industry Start

Background & Expertise

Education & Skills

A combination of engineering fundamentals, management strategy, and cross-cultural communication.

Duke University

Master of Engineering Management

  • VP, Duke Sustainability Club

Virginia Tech

B.S. Biological Systems Engineering

  • Minor: Green Engineering
  • Minor: French for Business

Languages

Global Communication

English (Native/Fluent) Hindi Marathi French (Business)
Technical & Strategic Skills
PVSyst
AutoCAD Civil 3D
ArcGIS
SketchUp
Financial Modeling
Contract Negotiation
Project Management

Media & Content

Sharing insights on the energy transition through podcasts, events, and video.

Podcast SunCast Ep. 467

Career Profile: Success Leaves Clues

I joined Nico Johnson to discuss my career growth path in the solar industry. We dive into the critical skills for project management and advice for the next generation. This was recorded in March 2022.

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Event Host NYC Climate Week

Unfiltered: Climate Thoughts

Hosted a "Climate Thoughts Over Coffee" meetup in NYC. We stripped away corporate jargon to have real, grounded conversations about sustainability.

50+ Attendees
My YouTube Channel

The Sustainability Snapshot

I love having conversations with brilliant women and non-binary leaders in the climate and sustainability space. Come watch me discuss what work looks like for these amazing leaders across the various industries and roles that fall under the climate umbrella.

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The Green Ledger

Recent Writings

Highlights from my LinkedIn feed. Full blog coming soon.

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I had the best time at the Solar Energy Industries Association Solar Sisters event on December 18th. Congresswoman Sarah Elfreth was incredibly powerful..
It's high time that we all unite to work on climate change and the energy transition. We need as many hands on deck as we can find! I came across this wonderful initiative
Welcome back to the Sustainability Snapshot - blog edition this time! For everyone who encouraged and supported me through my video creation journey last...

Full Blog Coming Soon

I'm currently working on long-form articles about policy impacts and development strategies. Stay tuned!

Let's Connect

Whether you want to discuss a potential solar project, invite me to speak, or just chat about the future of energy, I'd love to hear from you.