Dr Rahul Walawalkar

Dr Rahul is a clean energy leader with 25+ years of global experience in the US, India, and beyond. I am the founder of the Netzero Energy Transition Association (NETRA) and the President of Walawalkar Enterprise LLP. He has worked with government agencies, investors, and industry leaders to shape policies, foster technology commercialization, and accelerate the global clean energy transition.
With deep expertise in IT, electricity markets, energy storage, e-mobility, and net-zero technologies, his focus is on advising investment firms, funds, startups, and growth-stage companies on scaling innovations that can make a lasting impact on their journey toward net zero.
With a Ph.D from Carnegie Mellon University, Rahul influences energy policies globally and has earned various recognitions and prestigious awards like the Brad Roberts Award and CII Innovative Energy Services Award.
Rahul is also an active angel investors in startups serving underserved communities.