Soham Sarkar

About Soham Sarkar

Renewable energy executive with a proven track record of originating, developing, and scaling multi-GW clean energy platforms across solar, wind, hybrid, and battery energy storage systems. I bring over a decade of leadership experience driving business acceleration, investor partnerships, and project execution, with a clear focus on delivering bankable, future-ready solutions that enable industries and utilities to achieve their net-zero ambitions.I have successfully originated and delivered 3 GW+ of projects, including renewable solutions powering the net-zero transition of hyperscale data centers and other energy-intensive sectors. My expertise spans the full project lifecycle — from land acquisition and grid connectivity to regulatory approvals, financing, and commercialization — ensuring projects are investment-grade and execution-ready.At the strategic level, I have built and led high-performing teams, developed innovative RTC, FDRE, and Long Duration Energy Storage (LDES) models with BESS, and secured multi-GW grid connectivity across renewable hubs in India. I have also established strong governance frameworks, including an Investment Committee for tariff and equity approvals, ensuring disciplined capital deployment and risk management.On the financing front, I established deep investor partnerships, delivering a USD 300 Mn exclusivity agreement with a top private equity firm and renegotiating a multi-million USD M&A transaction with a European utility, safeguarding platform value while strengthening investor trust.Looking ahead, I am committed to scaling next-generation renewable platforms, accelerating the adoption of hybrid and storage-backed solutions, and building strategic alliances that drive long-term growth, capital efficiency, and measurable impact on the energy transition.

Experience

1. Head - Bd and Strategy - Ipp Business

   Waaree Group

   Dec 2024 — Present · New Delhi, IN

   As Head of Business Development & Strategy, I am building the Independent Power Producer (IPP) platform of Waaree, driving origination, strategy, growth and execution across solar, wind, hybrid, and storage projects. My mandate is to scale the platform to multi-GW capacity, institutionalize governance, strengthen investor confidence, and deliver innovative renewable energy solutions that enabled both utility and C&I customers to accelerate their net-zero transition. Key Achievements:1. Originated and delivered 3 GW+ renewable projects, including tailored solutions for hyperscale data centers and energy-intensive industries.2. Built a multi-disciplinary team and established an in-house energy modelling function to design RTC and FDRE solutions for C&I and utility offtakes.3. Diversified portfolio into wind, hybrid, storage, and initiated green hydrogen evaluation; developed a Long Duration Energy Storage (LDES) model integrated with BESS for marquee customers.4. Forged partnerships with private equity investors, securing a USD 300 Mn exclusivity agreement for joint project development.5. Established an Investment Committee for tariff and equity spend approvals, ensuring disciplined governance and capital allocation.6. Directed bid strategy and financial modeling for 3 GW+ projects (solar, wind, hybrid, storage), achieving competitive positioning in utility auctions and bilateral deals.7. Designed an IPP growth roadmap targeting multi-GW operational capacity by 2030.8. Built strong industry networks with MNRE, SECI, NTPC, CTU, STUs, Discoms, Electricity Traders, etc. for project return maximization

Education

• West Bengal University of Technology, Kolkata

  Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.)

Skills

• Solar Energy
• Strategic Planning
• Energy Industry
• Energy
• Commodity Markets
• Team Management
• Energy Trading
• Solar Pv
• Sales Management
• Business Development
• Procurement
• New Business Development
• Engineering
• Renewable Energy
• Market Research
• Pv
• Negotiation
• Epc
• Business Planning
• Trading
• Power Generation
• Strategy
• Business Strategy
• Power Plants
• Project Planning
• Sales
• Management
• Contract Negotiation