Anuraag Nallapaneni is a Hydrogen and Clean Energy Consultant, specializing in clean energy solutions, with a focus on renewable energy, green hydrogen & electric vehicles. With a keen interest in sustainable transport and energy, he is a motivated professional with a track record of success in developing strategies for de-carbonization through project feasibility & techno-commercial assessments, policy analysis, and stakeholder engagement across public and private sectors.
Currently serving as the Manager (Hydrogen) at World Resources Institute India (WRI India), Anuraag leads a team which supported several key ministries (MNRE, MoP, MoRTH) with the development and implementation of Indiaβs National Hydrogen Mission. His responsibilities also include advising sub-national governments on accelerating adoption of green hydrogen and electric mobility through technical assistance and capacity building for policy formulation.
In his prior role as a Consultant at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) India, Anuraag played a pivotal role in formulating strategies and executing projects to enable global companies reduce emissions, improve efficiencies, and develop clean energy assets.
Anuraag's experience extends to Mercom Capital Group, where as a Senior Analyst, he led development of market intelligence tools, executed custom research reports and advisory projects on sectors across solar, wind, & battery energy storage. A true wrench monkey, his early professional career includes serving as an Solar Energy Executive for a renewable energy developer/consultant, helping the company develop and expand business, where he also successfully commissioned multiple rooftop solar energy projects.
Anuraag holds an impressive educational background, including a certification on Financing and Deployment of Clean Energy from Yale University, an MSc in Renewable Energy Engineering from Cranfield University (UK), and an Integrated MSc in Chemistry from the University of Hyderabad.
With proficiency in various software tools and languages, Anuraag stands out as a team player with strong leadership skills. Beyond his professional achievements, he is a recipient of the Inspire Fellowship and actively engages in multiple interests, including leadership roles in the PwC Toastmasters club, volunteering, and pursuing music and sports. His diverse experiences, both professionally and personally, showcase a well-rounded individual committed to continuous learning and making a positive impact.
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