Assistant Vice President, BSES Rajdhani Power Limited
Avinash Kumar serves as the Assistant Vice President at BSES Rajdhani Power Limited (BRPL). With over 25 years of extensive experience in the Indian power sector, he is a seasoned leader in grid modernization and utility distribution strategies. His career, which began at Reliance Infrastructure Limited, spans the full lifecycle of power infrastructure---from commissioning and operating generation stations to spearheading data-driven efficiency programs that transform urban power distribution. At the forefront of utility innovation, Mr. Kumar has led the execution of landmark technological projects, most notably India's first utility-scale, standalone 20 MW/40 MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS). His work focuses on integrating cutting-edge analytics with consumer-centric solutions, including behavioral energy efficiency and automated demand response for residential and commercial sectors.