Chair ETD 46, BIS and Former DG -- NIWE
Dr. Balaraman Kannan is a distinguished expert in the field of energy transition and renewable energy integration, having completed his tenure as the Director General of the National Institute of Wind Energy (NIWE) under the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), Government of India. With more than three decades of experience, his work spans across energy systems, power system engineering, and renewable energy, from planning to real-time operations. At present he is the Technical Advisor - Green Energy at Indosol Solar. Dr. Kannan is highly specialized in clean energy transition, renewable energy integration, power system planning, and solving complex problems with a well-rounded blend of tools, technologies, and deep domain expertise. His vast international experience extends across countries such as England, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, UAE, Nigeria, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Fiji, Angola, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Mongolia, Maldives, Denmark, Spain, USA, Cuba, and many others. His career has also seen him work in various sectors, including public sector undertakings such as BEML, state utilities like KEB/KPTCL, and private entities such as PRDC and Idam. His expertise in handling large systems, particularly in grid operations, is well-recognized internationally.