Balajee Rangarajan

Mr Balajee Rangarajan
Director – Strategy
Solon India

Balajee Rangarajan is an:

  • Associate of Institute of Cost and Executive Accountants, London.
  • Postgraduate in Business Management, Bhartiya Vidya Bhavan, Bombay

Has 36 years of total Industry experience, covering FMCG, Travel infrastructure, NBFC’s and Renewable Energy out of which, 29 years in Renewable Energy sector, starting when India’s RE landscape was below 750 MWs in wind, Cut my teeth in RE with 26 years of leadership experience. Some of the challenges in leadership positions included P&L Responsibility, Project Finance and Project Execution & Development, of up to 2500 MW and in framing acquisition strategy for mega- RE projects of over a billion dollar while working as Director with SunEdison. Gained significant work experience from start-ups to professionally managed MNCs operating in India. Strong exposure in Wind, Solar, Small Hydel and Biomass. Currently working with Solon India as Director Business Development and Strategy.

Professional Body:

  • Executive Committee Member of the British Business Group (South), under the Patronage of the British Deputy High Commission, Chennai
  • Written few articles on investment related topics in leading journals and also on renewable energy industry both

        for Indian and overseas publications

  • RE Expert Member - Madras Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI)
  • Advisory Member - CII - Southern Region, for infrastructure; 2003-06

In March 2015 I was invited by the BBG to deliver a keynote at House of Commons, Westminster, UK Parliament, “Mainstream Renewables in India – Opportunities and Challenges”.