Naga Durga Babu Nainala
An Electrical and Electronics Engineer from Visakhapatnam with over a decade of experience in the energy transition and sustainability domain. Recognized among the ‘40 Under 40 Renewable Energy Visionaries – 2024’ by Energetica India Magazine for contributions to India’s renewable energy sector. Currently based in Hyderabad, working as Project Manager – Sustainability at the Research & Innovation Circle of Hyderabad (RICH), a Government of Telangana initiative and a Science & Technology Cluster under the Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India. Passionate about sustainability leadership, energy innovation, and policy-driven transformation. Outside of work, enjoys listening to music, capturing moments and exploring new food experiences. Always open to connect and happy to help.
Work Experience:
10.5 Years
Industry:
Function:
Research & Innovation Circle of Hyderabad (RICH) {A Science & Technology Cluster}
- Career journey spans public and private sectors covering mining conventional and renewable energy industrial decarbonization and innovation ecosystem development Currently serving as Sustainability Manager at RICH Research Innovation Circle of Hyderabad leading energy transition circularity and decarbonization initiatives while strengthening the innovation ecosystem contributing directly to Telanganas and Indias decarbonization goals
- At Tata AutoComp Gotion Green Energy Solutions served as Deputy Manager Program Management overseeing the production and delivery of containerized Battery Energy Storage Systems BESS thereby contributed commissioning Indias largest BESS project 120 MWh
- At NLC India Limited contributed across operations projects and commercial functions playing a key role in making NLCIL the first PSU to develop 1 GW of renewable energy projects
- At LT Solar Business Unit managed plant and machinery operations monitored assets optimized resource allocation and improved CAPEX performance across multiple solar projects