The India Energy Storage Alliance (IESA), an industry alliance focused on accelerating energy storage, green hydrogen, and e-mobility adoption in India has announced the appointment of Debmalya Sen as its new President.
With significant experience in the energy sector spanning conventional power, renewable energy, energy storage, and green hydrogen, Debmalya brings a wealth of expertise to IESA. His leadership in emerging technologies, policy advocacy, and business development will play a critical role in advancing India’s energy storage ecosystem.
Prior to joining IESA, Debmalya served as India Lead – Advanced Energy Solutions at the World Economic Forum, where he spearheaded discussions on energy transition, policy frameworks, and emerging technologies, including energy storage and green hydrogen. He has also worked closely with the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) and Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) in shaping India’s energy storage policies.
“As President, Debmalya will oversee IESA’s strategic initiatives, industry partnerships, and advocacy efforts to expand the deployment of energy storage solutions across India. His experience in battery storage, grid modernization, and green hydrogen development will strengthen IESA’s mission to create a sustainable and resilient energy future,” said Vinayak Walimbe, the Managing Director of Customized Energy Solutions India Pvt Ltd.
Debmalya Sen said, “I am honoured to lead IESA at this pivotal moment in India’s energy transition. With the increasing role of energy storage and clean technologies in achieving India’s net-zero goals, I look forward to driving innovation, policy support, and industry collaboration to accelerate the sector’s growth.”
Founded in 2012 by Customized Energy Solutions (CES), the India Energy Storage Alliance (IESA) is a premier industry body dedicated to promoting energy storage, e-mobility, and green hydrogen adoption in India. IESA works with policymakers, industry stakeholders, and research institutions to accelerate market development through policy advocacy, business networking, and thought leadership.
Today IESA is a proud network of 180+ member companies, encompassing industry verticals from energy storage, EV manufacturing, EV charging infrastructure, green hydrogen, microgrids, power electronics, renewable energy, research institutes and universities, and cleantech startups.
