Pioneering Solar Energy Expert and Sustainability Advocate at IIT Bombay
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IIT BombayDr. Chetan Singh Solanki, known as the "Solar Man of India" or "Solar Gandhi," is a Professor in the Department of Energy Science and Engineering at IIT Bombay and a multifaceted expert in solar energy and sustainability. Leading the National Center for Photovoltaic Research and Education (NCPRE) and Solar Urja through Localization for Sustainability (SoULS) projects, Solanki has published over 100 research papers, holds 4 US patents, and authored 4 books on solar and renewable energy. His SoULS initiative has impacted 7.5 million families with clean light solutions. Solanki's achievements include numerous awards, three Guinness World Records, and founding the Energy Swaraj Foundation. Currently on an 11-year Energy Swaraj Yatra living in a solar bus, he promotes solar energy adoption nationwide. As the Brand Ambassador of Solar Energy for Madhya Pradesh and advisor for solar curriculum development, Solanki combines technological innovation, grassroots implementation, and policy advocacy to drive sustainable energy solutions, exemplifying a holistic approach to solar energy promotion and education.