Dr. Rahul Walawalkar

Dr. Rahul Walawalkar

Pune, Maharashtra, India
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    Philadelphia, PA

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    Pune

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    New Delhi, Delhi, India

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    New Delhi, Delhi, India

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    New Delhi

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    Pune Area, India

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    New Delhi

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    Washington D.C. Metro Area

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    New Delhi

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    Mumbai Area, India

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    London, United Kingdom

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    Pittsburgh, PA

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    New York

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    Washington, Connecticut

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    Mumbai, Maharashtra

Education

Licenses & Certifications

  • Smart Grid Maturity Model Navigator

    CMU SEI

    Issued
  • Certified Energy Manager

    Association of Energy Engineers

    Issued
  • Advanced Certificate in Energy Technology

    New York Institute of Technology

    Issued
  • Certified Energy Auditor

    Association of Energy Engineers

    Issued Expires
  • Certified Demand Side Management Professional

    Association of Energy Engineers

    Issued Expires
  • Certified Sustainable Development Professional

    Association of Energy Engineers

    Issued Expires

Volunteer Experience

  • Confederation of Indian Industry Graphic

    Member, CII National Committee of Future Mobility & Battery Storage

    Confederation of Indian Industry

    - Present 6 months

    Science and Technology

    The CII National Committee on Future Mobility & Battery Storage is established in response to
    India’s growing need for sustainable and advanced mobility solutions. The Committee brings
    together diverse industries in the mobility domain to collaborate, strategise and advocate
    policies for scaling of mobility solutions to meet the growing need for the transportation of
    people and goods in an environmentally sustainable fashion.
    Objective
    The core objective of the CII National…

    The CII National Committee on Future Mobility & Battery Storage is established in response to
    India’s growing need for sustainable and advanced mobility solutions. The Committee brings
    together diverse industries in the mobility domain to collaborate, strategise and advocate
    policies for scaling of mobility solutions to meet the growing need for the transportation of
    people and goods in an environmentally sustainable fashion.
    Objective
    The core objective of the CII National Committee on Future Mobility is to provide a common
    platform for industry members to collaborate and design solutions, at scale, which are focused
    on the following-
    1. Lead mobility transition to clean fuel vehicles/systems with a low footprint on people &
    planet.
    2. Solve core sustainability challenges that will redefine the future mobility systems of India.
    3. Leverage the combined resources of Committee members to fulfil the above-outlined
    goals.

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    Social Investor

    Rang De

    - Present 13 years 6 months

    Economic Empowerment

    You have been a social investor since 2011, and have seen the power of Rang De for driving economic empowerment across India.

  • Director

    Customized Energy Solutions Foundation

    - Present 3 years 6 months

    Economic Empowerment

    Working on economic development through enhancing energy access and adoption of clean energy technologies. Focusing on development sustainable business model for remote rural communities that can enhance livelihood generation through agro processing businesses using microgrids.

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    NIC Sub committee on Energy

    Indo-American Chamber of Commerce, India

    - 2 years 1 month

    Science and Technology

    The Indo-American Chamber of Commerce (IACC), established in 1968, is the apex bi-lateral Chamber synergizing India-US Economic Engagement. The major objective of IACC is to promote Indo-American business, trade and economic relations. IACC promotes bilateral trade, investment and technology transfer, facilitates business collaborations, joint ventures, marketing tie-ups and strategic alliances through a set of proactive business-oriented initiatives.

    IACC acts as a catalyst for…

    The Indo-American Chamber of Commerce (IACC), established in 1968, is the apex bi-lateral Chamber synergizing India-US Economic Engagement. The major objective of IACC is to promote Indo-American business, trade and economic relations. IACC promotes bilateral trade, investment and technology transfer, facilitates business collaborations, joint ventures, marketing tie-ups and strategic alliances through a set of proactive business-oriented initiatives.

    IACC acts as a catalyst for sustainable growth of business between India and the US. In its five decades of existence, IACC has established operational connectivity with a host of business, research and developmental institutions in India and US in order to leverage each other’s capabilities for enhancing Indo-US business relations. The Chamber continuously interacts with the Indian and US Governments, and provides them feedback on bilateral issues relating to trade and investment. In essence, IACC also acts as a forum for its member companies to interact with senior functionaries of both the Governments.

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    Chairperson

    GLOBAL ENERGY STORAGE ALLIANCE INC

    - 2 years 2 months

    Economic Empowerment

    The mission of the Global Energy Storage Alliance is to advance education, collaboration, knowledge and proven frameworks about the benefits of energy storage and how it can be used to achieve a more efficient, cleaner, reliable, affordable and secure electric power system globally.

    Core Purpose
    1) Advance global education, collaboration, knowledge and proven frameworks about the benefits of energy storage and how to incorporate it into the electric power system in a cost effective…

    The mission of the Global Energy Storage Alliance is to advance education, collaboration, knowledge and proven frameworks about the benefits of energy storage and how it can be used to achieve a more efficient, cleaner, reliable, affordable and secure electric power system globally.

    Core Purpose
    1) Advance global education, collaboration, knowledge and proven frameworks about the benefits of energy storage and how to incorporate it into the electric power system in a cost effective way
    2) Increase ecosystem development funding pool: target foundations, NGOs and governments who share GESA’s mission
    3) Empower local ESA’s and other key stakeholders, not compete with them for funding
    Learn from local market development efforts, help proliferate best practices
    4) Foster collaboration among key stakeholders including policy makers, utilities, renewable energy community, financial institutions and environmental organizations
    5) Help establish standards and protocols to advance energy storage acceptance worldwide

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    Vice Chair and Member, Board of Directors

    GLOBAL ENERGY STORAGE ALLIANCE INC

    - 4 years 8 months

    Economic Empowerment

    The mission of the Global Energy Storage Alliance is to advance education, collaboration, knowledge and proven frameworks about the benefits of energy storage and how it can be used to achieve a more efficient, cleaner, reliable, affordable and secure electric power system globally.

    Core Purpose
    1) Advance global education, collaboration, knowledge and proven frameworks about the benefits of energy storage and how to incorporate it into the electric power system in a cost effective…

    The mission of the Global Energy Storage Alliance is to advance education, collaboration, knowledge and proven frameworks about the benefits of energy storage and how it can be used to achieve a more efficient, cleaner, reliable, affordable and secure electric power system globally.

    Core Purpose
    1) Advance global education, collaboration, knowledge and proven frameworks about the benefits of energy storage and how to incorporate it into the electric power system in a cost effective way
    2) Increase ecosystem development funding pool: target foundations, NGOs and governments who share GESA’s mission
    3) Empower local ESA’s and other key stakeholders, not compete with them for funding
    Learn from local market development efforts, help proliferate best practices
    4) Foster collaboration among key stakeholders including policy makers, utilities, renewable energy community, financial institutions and environmental organizations
    5) Help establish standards and protocols to advance energy storage acceptance worldwide

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    Executive Committee - Standing invitee

    Indian Electrical & Electronics Manufacturers'​ Association (IEEMA)

    - 1 year

    Economic Empowerment

    Indian Electrical & Electronics Manufacturers’ Association (IEEMA), is the apex industry association of manufacturers of electrical, industrial electronics and allied equipment in India. IEEMA represents the complete value chain in power generation, transmission and distribution equipment. IEEMA members have a combined annual turnover in excess of US$ 42 billion and have contributed to more than 95% of the power equipment installed in India.

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    Member, Executive Council

    Alliance for an Energy Efficient Economy (AEEE)

    - 6 years

    Economic Empowerment

    AEEE was launched in New Delhi, on 7th of November 2008, as an industry association created for the specific purpose of facilitating collaboration among India's energy efficiency (EE) industries and service providers.

    AEEE enables India’s energy efficiency stakeholders to convene on a common platform that supports the Government’s energy conservation programmes and energy efficiency policy implementation, market development, and thereby EE improvements in all sectors of India’s…

    AEEE was launched in New Delhi, on 7th of November 2008, as an industry association created for the specific purpose of facilitating collaboration among India's energy efficiency (EE) industries and service providers.

    AEEE enables India’s energy efficiency stakeholders to convene on a common platform that supports the Government’s energy conservation programmes and energy efficiency policy implementation, market development, and thereby EE improvements in all sectors of India’s economy.

    AEEE is registered as a society under the Societies Registration Act (1860). ww.aeee.in

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    Board Member

    Energy Storage Association (ESA)

    - 6 years 1 month

    Science and Technology

    The U.S. Energy Storage Association (“ESA”) is the national trade association dedicated to energy storage, working toward a more resilient, efficient, sustainable, and affordable electricity grid—as is uniquely enabled by energy storage. With more than 200 members, ESA represents a diverse group of companies, including independent power producers, electric utilities, energy service companies, financiers, insurers, law firms, installers, manufacturers, component suppliers, and integrators…

    The U.S. Energy Storage Association (“ESA”) is the national trade association dedicated to energy storage, working toward a more resilient, efficient, sustainable, and affordable electricity grid—as is uniquely enabled by energy storage. With more than 200 members, ESA represents a diverse group of companies, including independent power producers, electric utilities, energy service companies, financiers, insurers, law firms, installers, manufacturers, component suppliers, and integrators involved in manufacturing, deploying and operating energy storage systems around the globe. Further, our members work with all types of energy storage technologies and chemistries, including lithium-ion, advanced lead-acid, flow batteries, zinc-air, liquid air, compressed air, and pumped hydro among others.

Publications

  • Energy Storage

    Standard Handbook for Electrical Engineers

    The definitive guide to electrical equipment, design, and methods—updated with details on energy storage, smart grids and smart meters. The Standard Handbook for Electrical Engineers contains, in a single volume, all of the pertinent electrical engineering data essential to both engineering students and practicing engineers. It provides information relative to the generation, transmission, distribution, control, operation, and application of electric power. The Sixteenth Edition provides…

    The definitive guide to electrical equipment, design, and methods—updated with details on energy storage, smart grids and smart meters. The Standard Handbook for Electrical Engineers contains, in a single volume, all of the pertinent electrical engineering data essential to both engineering students and practicing engineers. It provides information relative to the generation, transmission, distribution, control, operation, and application of electric power. The Sixteenth Edition provides comprehensive, up-to-date coverage of electrical engineering equipment, design, and methods, including details on green technologies.

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  • Evolution and current status of demand response in electricity markets: Case study of PJM and NYISO

    Energy Journal; Special Demand Response Issue

    In electricity markets, traditional demand side management programs are slowly replaced with demand response (DR) programs. These programs have evolved since the early pilot programs launched in late 90s. With the changes in market rules the opportunities have generally increased for DR for participating in emergency, economic and ancillary service programs. In recent times, various regulators have suggested that DR can also be used as a solution to meet supply – demand fluctuations in…

    In electricity markets, traditional demand side management programs are slowly replaced with demand response (DR) programs. These programs have evolved since the early pilot programs launched in late 90s. With the changes in market rules the opportunities have generally increased for DR for participating in emergency, economic and ancillary service programs. In recent times, various regulators have suggested that DR can also be used as a solution to meet supply – demand fluctuations in scenarios with significant penetration of variable renewable sources in grid. This paper provides an overview of the evolution of the DR programs in PJM and NYISO markets as well as analyzes current opportunities. Although DR participation has grown, most of the participation is in the reliability programs, which are designed to provide load curtailment during peak days. This suggests that there is a significant gap between perception of ability of DR to mitigate variability of renewables and reality of current participation. DR in future can be scaled to play a more dynamic role in electricity markets, but that would require changes both on technology as well as policy front. Advances in building technologies and energy storage combined with appropriate price signals can lead to enhanced DR participation.

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  • The air quality and human health effects of integrating utility-scale batteries into the New York electricity grid

    Journal of Power Sources

    In a restructured electricity market, utility-scale energy storage technologies such as advanced batteries can generate revenue through energy arbitrage by charging when prices are low and discharging when electricity prices are high. This strategy also changes the magnitude and distribution of air quality emissions, ambient concentrations, human health effects and social costs and benefits. If wind generation is utilized to charge the battery, both the upstate charging location and New York…

    In a restructured electricity market, utility-scale energy storage technologies such as advanced batteries can generate revenue through energy arbitrage by charging when prices are low and discharging when electricity prices are high. This strategy also changes the magnitude and distribution of air quality emissions, ambient concentrations, human health effects and social costs and benefits. If wind generation is utilized to charge the battery, both the upstate charging location and New York City would benefit.

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  • Market Analysis of Emerging Electric Energy Storage Systems

    US Department of Energy (DOE) / National Energy Technology Labs (NETL)

    This report investigates the economics of two emerging electric energy storage (EES) technologies: sodium sulfur (NaS) batteries and flywheels in the NYISO electricity markets and the PJM Interconnection (PJM). Current policies allow emerging EES technologies to participate in energy markets for capturing energy arbitrage opportunities, but regulatory changes can reduce financial and regulatory uncertainty for EES.

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Honors & Awards

  • Global Young Entrepreneur Excellence Award 2020

    The Energy and Environment Foundation

    Dr. Rahul Walawalkar, who is the President & MD of Customized Energy Solutions (CES) India and the President of India Energy Storage Alliance (IESA) has won the ‘Global Young Entrepreneur Excellence Award 2020’ for his valuable contribution & leadership in the field of energy storage and renewable energy at the ongoing Virtual 11th World Renewable Energy Technology Congress & Expo (WRETC).

    The Energy and Environment Foundation Global Excellence Awards was introduced in 2011 by the Energy…

    Dr. Rahul Walawalkar, who is the President & MD of Customized Energy Solutions (CES) India and the President of India Energy Storage Alliance (IESA) has won the ‘Global Young Entrepreneur Excellence Award 2020’ for his valuable contribution & leadership in the field of energy storage and renewable energy at the ongoing Virtual 11th World Renewable Energy Technology Congress & Expo (WRETC).

    The Energy and Environment Foundation Global Excellence Awards was introduced in 2011 by the Energy and Environment Foundation to recognize excellence, innovation, best practices and entrepreneurship and honor individuals for their excellent contributions, commitment, professionalism, and actions that have made a positive impact on the environment.

  • ISGF President’s Award

    India Smart Grid Forum

    honored with India Smart Grid Forum President’s Award 2018 for invaluable contribution towards the growth of Smart Grids in India at the India Smart Grid Week 2018, New Delhi. Kirit Parikh, Former Member Planning Comission and P.Umashankar, Former Secretory Ministry of Power were the past recipients of ISGF President’s Award 2017 for their contribution towards growth of Smart Grids in India.

  • IPPAI Power Innovation Award

    Independant Power Producers Association of India

  • REI Energy Storage Crusader

    Renewable Energy India Expo

  • Energy Storage Association's Brad Roberts Outstanding Industry Achievement Award 2016

    Energy Storage Association, USA

  • Institution of Engineering (India)’s Energy Award

    Instition of Engineering (India) Pune Chapter

    Institution of Engineering (India) , Pune Chapter awarded the prestigious “Energy Award” for contributions in field of renewable energy

  • Write Around the World Competition winner

    Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)

    Won 1st prize at this international paper writing competition organized by IET for a paper titled "Risk assesment of potential asteroid impact".

  • Herbert Toor Award for best doctoral research paper

    Carnegie Mellon University

    Won the best research paper award from Department of Engineering and Public Policy at Carnegie Mellon University for research on "Economics of Emerging Energy Storage Technologies in NYISO".

  • Computer Society of India's Young IT Professional of the Year

    Computer Society of India

    Received 1st prize for Western Region and runners up award at National level for developing Eco Lumen, India's 1st energy efficiency lighting design software,

Organizations

  • TiE - The IndUS Entrepreneurs

    Member, TiE Pune

    - Present

    TiE Charter Members are dedicated to the mission of TiE and the virtuous cycle of wealth creation, engaging and giving back to the community. Charter Membership is by invitation only and subject to a due process prescribed in the TiE bylaws. The Indus Entrepreneurs (TiE), was founded in 1992 in Silicon Valley by a group of successful TiE Global is a nonprofit organization devoted to entrepreneurs in all industries, at all stages, from incubation, throughout the entrepreneurial lifecycle…

    TiE Charter Members are dedicated to the mission of TiE and the virtuous cycle of wealth creation, engaging and giving back to the community. Charter Membership is by invitation only and subject to a due process prescribed in the TiE bylaws. The Indus Entrepreneurs (TiE), was founded in 1992 in Silicon Valley by a group of successful TiE Global is a nonprofit organization devoted to entrepreneurs in all industries, at all stages, from incubation, throughout the entrepreneurial lifecycle. With a global reach and a local focus, the heart of TiE efforts lies in its five foundational programs, – Mentoring, Networking, Education, Funding, and Incubation.

  • IEEE

    Member

    - Present

    IEEE is the world's largest technical professional organization dedicated to advancing technology for the benefit of humanity. The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers is a professional association for electronic engineering and electrical engineering.

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