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| name = Om Babu Saxena | |||
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| birth_date = 28 June 1972 | |||
| birth_place = Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, India | |||
| residence = Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra | |||
| nationality = Indian | |||
| occupation = Renewable Energy Project Development Leader | |||
| known_for = Solar, Wind, Hybrid, Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), and Green Hydrogen Projects | |||
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Om Babu Saxena is a seasoned renewable energy project development leader with over 29 years of experience in Solar, Wind, Hybrid, Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), and Green Hydrogen technologies. | Om Babu Saxena is a seasoned renewable energy project development leader with over 29 years of experience in Solar, Wind, Hybrid, Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), and Green Hydrogen technologies. | ||
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He is widely regarded as one of the few professionals in India to have led integrated BESS-hybrid energy systems, combining solar, wind, and battery storage for enhanced grid stability and optimized power generation. | He is widely regarded as one of the few professionals in India to have led integrated BESS-hybrid energy systems, combining solar, wind, and battery storage for enhanced grid stability and optimized power generation. | ||
==Early Life and Education== | == Early Life and Education == | ||
Born on 28 June 1972 in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, | Born on 28 June 1972 in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, Om Babu Saxena graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering. | ||
His early interest in power systems and renewable technology evolved into a distinguished career focused on advancing India’s transition toward clean and sustainable energy. | His early interest in power systems and renewable technology evolved into a distinguished career focused on advancing India’s transition toward clean and sustainable energy. | ||
Over the years, he has undergone extensive training in grid analysis, power system planning, and advanced renewable project development. | Over the years, he has undergone extensive training in grid analysis, power system planning, and advanced renewable project development. | ||
==Professional Overview== | Additional Background: | ||
With nearly three decades of cross-functional experience, | Om Babu Saxena was born in *Nasraul Village*, District *Budaun (Uttar Pradesh)*. Rooted in strong family values, he maintains close ties with his extended family. | ||
He married Mrs. Anita Saxena in 2005 at Bareilly and later settled in Bareilly before moving to Navi Mumbai. The couple has three daughters — Ms. Janvhi Saxena (Tiya), Ms. Swasti Saxena (Gungun), and Ms. Stuti Saxena (Pari). | |||
He has three brothers: Mr. Satya Prakash Saxena (Rampur), Mr. Vijay Prakash Saxena (Nasraul, Budaun), and Mr. Jai Prakash Saxena (Moradabad), and two sisters — the elder residing in Moradabad and the younger, Ms. Pushpa Saxena, in Budaun. | |||
== Professional Overview == | |||
With nearly three decades of cross-functional experience, Om Babu Saxena has played a pivotal role in conceptualizing, structuring, and executing large-scale renewable energy assets across India. | |||
His domain expertise spans the entire project lifecycle — from site identification, land acquisition, and feasibility studies to design, financing, construction, and commissioning of complex solar, wind, and hybrid systems. | His domain expertise spans the entire project lifecycle — from site identification, land acquisition, and feasibility studies to design, financing, construction, and commissioning of complex solar, wind, and hybrid systems. | ||
He has also been instrumental in battery energy storage integration and green hydrogen pilot projects, helping industries and utilities adopt next-generation clean energy solutions. | He has also been instrumental in battery energy storage integration and green hydrogen pilot projects, helping industries and utilities adopt next-generation clean energy solutions. | ||
==Key Project Achievements== | Professional Profile: | ||
Om Babu Saxena is a seasoned renewable energy leader with nearly three decades of hands-on experience in conceiving, developing, financing, and delivering utility-scale clean-energy assets across India. | |||
He specializes in end-to-end renewable project development — including site identification, grid connectivity (CTU/STU), statutory approvals (CEA/CERC/SERC/MNRE), EPC strategy, and execution oversight. | |||
His work also integrates business development and fundraising, encompassing investor and lender engagement, project financing, and commercial negotiations that turn pipelines into bankable projects. | |||
== Evidence of Expertise == | |||
* Projects Development: Led concept-to-commissioning for Solar, Wind, Hybrid (Solar-Wind-BESS), and standalone BESS projects, including EHV interconnections and substations up to 765 kV. | |||
* Business Development: Built and diversified pipelines via market scanning, bid strategy, PPA/offtake discussions, partner alliances, and EPC/O&M contracting. | |||
* Fundraising & Project Financing: Coordinated diligence, supported financial models, and secured lender/investor term-sheets aligning technical, regulatory, and commercial workstreams. | |||
* Regulatory & Grid: Extensive experience with CEA/CERC/SERC/MNRE guidelines, CTU/STU connectivity, and ROW/interconnection compliance. | |||
* PMO & Delivery: Directed multidisciplinary teams using risk registers, schedules, and dashboards to ensure scope, cost, and quality delivery. | |||
== Key Project Achievements == | |||
* 350 MW Solar + Wind Hybrid Project (CTU Connected), Madhya Pradesh | * 350 MW Solar + Wind Hybrid Project (CTU Connected), Madhya Pradesh | ||
* 3 × 450 MW Utility-Scale Solar Projects, Rajasthan | * 3 × 450 MW Utility-Scale Solar Projects, Rajasthan | ||
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* Hybrid DG–PV–BESS and Wind–Solar hybrid systems for industrial and utility-scale applications | * Hybrid DG–PV–BESS and Wind–Solar hybrid systems for industrial and utility-scale applications | ||
== Core Competencies == | |||
==Core Competencies== | |||
* Renewable Energy Project Development & Execution (Solar, Wind, Hybrid, BESS, Hydrogen) | * Renewable Energy Project Development & Execution (Solar, Wind, Hybrid, BESS, Hydrogen) | ||
* | * Business Development, Partnerships & Commercial Strategy | ||
* Fundraising & Project Financing; Lender/Investor Engagement | |||
* Grid Connectivity, CTU/STU Approvals & Power Evacuation Strategy | * Grid Connectivity, CTU/STU Approvals & Power Evacuation Strategy | ||
* Regulatory Compliance – CEA, CERC, SERC, and MNRE Frameworks | * Regulatory Compliance – CEA, CERC, SERC, and MNRE Frameworks | ||
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* Stakeholder Management – Investors, Regulators, and Lenders | * Stakeholder Management – Investors, Regulators, and Lenders | ||
==Technical Expertise== | == Development & Fundraising Methodology == | ||
A disciplined, bankability-first approach built around: | |||
* Pipeline Origination: Market scanning, tariff benchmarking, and partner/OEM mapping. | |||
* Feasibility & Siting: Resource assessment, land aggregation, corridor/ROW checks, and interconnection studies. | |||
* Regulatory Pathfinding: Clearances under CEA/CERC/SERC frameworks, CTU/STU applications, and SLDC/RLDC coordination. | |||
* Commercialization: Bid strategy, offtake/PPA discussions, EPC/O&M tendering, and contracting. | |||
* Financing Enablement: Data room, diligence, financial model inputs, and lender/investor term-sheet support. | |||
* Execution & Handover: PMO governance, quality controls, trial runs, commissioning, and performance ramp-up. | |||
== Technical Expertise == | |||
* Tools & Software: MS Project, Primavera, AutoCAD Electrical, PVSyst, ETAP | * Tools & Software: MS Project, Primavera, AutoCAD Electrical, PVSyst, ETAP | ||
* Energy Storage Tools: HOMER Pro, BESS Sizing & Integration Models | * Energy Storage Tools: HOMER Pro, BESS Sizing & Integration Models | ||
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* Performance Monitoring: MIS Dashboards, Analytics, and Executive Summaries | * Performance Monitoring: MIS Dashboards, Analytics, and Executive Summaries | ||
==Leadership and Professional Philosophy== | == Leadership and Professional Philosophy == | ||
Om Babu Saxena is known for his strategic foresight, operational discipline, and team mentorship. | |||
He believes that the future of renewable energy lies in hybridization and intelligent storage integration, paving the way for sustainable grid transformation. | He believes that the future of renewable energy lies in hybridization and intelligent storage integration, paving the way for sustainable grid transformation. | ||
His leadership style combines technical precision with collaborative decision-making — empowering teams to deliver high-impact projects within time and cost parameters. | His leadership style combines technical precision with collaborative decision-making — empowering teams to deliver high-impact projects within time and cost parameters. | ||
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He advocates for continuous learning, renewable innovation, and developing India’s next generation of energy professionals through mentorship and knowledge sharing. | He advocates for continuous learning, renewable innovation, and developing India’s next generation of energy professionals through mentorship and knowledge sharing. | ||
==Achievements== | == Achievements == | ||
* Delivered over 2 GW of renewable capacity across India | * Delivered over 2 GW of renewable capacity across India | ||
* Led India’s early Hybrid and BESS-Integrated Solar Projects | * Led India’s early Hybrid and BESS-Integrated Solar Projects | ||
* Successfully executed Green Hydrogen pilot installations | * Successfully executed Green Hydrogen pilot installations | ||
* Recognized for excellence in EPC, Project Leadership, and Regulatory Compliance | * Recognized for excellence in EPC, Project Leadership, and Regulatory Compliance | ||
* Contributor to energy transition policy discussions and knowledge forums | * Contributor to energy transition policy discussions and knowledge forums | ||
* Served as a mentor for renewable energy project management professionals | * Served as a mentor for renewable energy project management professionals | ||
==Vision and Future Goals== | == Professional Statement == | ||
Across development, business origination, and financing enablement, Om Babu Saxena combines technical acumen with commercial discipline. | |||
His track record on large, complex renewable and storage programs — executed under India’s regulatory frameworks and grid regimes — substantiates his expertise as a trusted leader for Renewable Projects Development, Business Development, and Fundraising in the Indian clean-energy sector. | |||
== Vision and Future Goals == | |||
Om Babu Saxena envisions a decarbonized and digitally intelligent power ecosystem where renewable assets are seamlessly integrated with advanced storage, hydrogen, and grid automation systems. | |||
He aims to continue driving India’s clean energy expansion while nurturing young professionals to lead the nation’s sustainable transformation. | He aims to continue driving India’s clean energy expansion while nurturing young professionals to lead the nation’s sustainable transformation. | ||
==Personal Life== | == Personal Life == | ||
Residing in Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, he remains actively engaged in renewable forums and professional mentorship initiatives. | Residing in Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, he remains actively engaged in renewable forums and professional mentorship initiatives. | ||
Beyond his work, he enjoys reading about sustainable technology, grid modernization, and emerging innovations in energy systems. | Beyond his work, he enjoys reading about sustainable technology, grid modernization, and emerging innovations in energy systems. | ||