New Delhi, Delhi, India, April 2025 – The India Energy Storage Alliance (IESA), the leading 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. He will resume the charge effective today.
Founded in 2012 by Customized Energy Solutions (CES), IESA’s vision is to make India a global hub for R&D, manufacturing, and adoption of advanced energy storage, e-mobility, and green hydrogen technologies. 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.
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.
On his appointment, Debmalya Sen stated, “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.”
IESA is aggressively supporting India’s Net Zero Goal through various initiatives. The India Battery Manufacturing & Supply Chain Council (IBMSCC) is working on developing the battery supply chain needed to support upcoming giga factories in India. The India Electric Mobility Council (IEMC) explores opportunities in R&D, manufacturing of E-Mobility technologies, and adoption of clean transport. The India Green Hydrogen Council (IGHC) focuses on green hydrogen R&D, manufacturing, and industrial adoption. The Stationary Energy Storage India (SESI) Council develops roadmaps and outlooks for stationary storage in India.
The IESA Reuse & Recycling Council (IRRC) shares global best practices in battery recycling and reuse, with emphasis on collection mechanisms and recycling research. The IESA Startup and Innovation Initiative identifies and accelerates emerging Indian and global startups in energy storage, green hydrogen, and e-mobility sectors.
About India Energy Storage Alliance (IESA)
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.
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