Janani Ramkumar

Janani Ramkumar is the Vice President of Operations at CS Energy, a leading renewable energy company based in New Jersey.12 She has recently transitioned to this role after previously expanding the company's engineering and estimating capabilities in pre-construction.1 Ramkumar has a diverse background within CS Energy, having started her career in construction operations before rotating to lead the estimating team and later taking on the engineering team.1

Key points about Janani Ramkumar:

1. She is one of the founders of CS Energy Women in Renewable Energy (WiRE), an initiative that has significantly increased gender diversity at the company.1

2. Ramkumar has joined the leadership team of WRISE (Women of Renewable Industries and Sustainable Energy) New York Chapter.12

3. She has been instrumental in several notable projects at CS Energy, including:

   • A 15 MW solar project with 40 MW energy storage in Cicero, New York, which won Solar Builder magazine's 2022 Project of the Year award.1
   • The Agrivoltaic Community Solar projects in Maine, built on an active blueberry farm.1
   • The largest solar landfill project in North America, located in Mount Olive, New Jersey.1

4. Ramkumar has played a significant role in CS Energy's achievements, including increasing female employees by 70% and achieving 40% women in its C-suite in about a year.2

5. She is actively involved in mentorship and coaching, giving back to the industry and supporting women in STEM fields within clean energy.2