Pranav Mehta, Solar Believer, Passes Away

Shri Pranav R Mehta, Founder Chairman of National Solar Energy Federation of India (NSEFI) passed away on Thursday afternoon at Ahmedabad, Gujarat. The news was shared by NSEFI today.

Pranav R Mehta was one of the leading Global Solar Energy thought Leaders, known for his social and environmental concerns. He served as Chairman of Global Solar Council and was also the Founder Chairman of National Solar Energy Federation of India (NSEFI) and made outstanding contributions in India ranking globally amongst the top 5 solar countries in the world.

A National Scholar throughout his academic career Shri Pranav Mehta spent nearly 5 decades in both corporate and government sector including Tata Steel, Essar, Reliance Industries, Gujarat State Petroleum Corporation Limited (GSPCL). An expert in “Concept to Commissioning” of high technology projects, Mr Mehta contributed his mite in Steel, Petroleum, Natural Gas, Solar Energy sectors with an emphasis on Sustainable Development. He previously served in the 7-member steering committee of IRENA Coalition for Action and was presently chairing the International Solar Alliance’s Corporate Advisory  group. Indian Solar industry will miss his presence and guidance and NSEFI and entire Indian Solar Industry mourns his loss.

For us at SaurEnergy, it was always a pleasure to deal with Mr Mehta on the few occasions that we had the privilege of his advice and inputs. We join the industry in remembering one of its biggest ambassadors.