Rounak Kharait

Rounak Kharait is a seasoned professional in the solar energy industry with extensive experience in solar energy assessments, project development, and team leadership.1 He is currently the Solar Chief Specialist at Ørsted, a position he has held since March 2024.1 Prior to this, he served as the Sr Director of Solar Energy at Ørsted from May 2023 to March 2024.1

Kharait's career history includes significant roles in prominent energy companies:

1. At DNV:

   • Director/Head of Section Solar Energy Assessments (July 2021 - May 2023)
   • Led a team of 15 analysts
   • Assisted in financing over 5-GW of solar projects in the US
   • Drove business development, resulting in a 120% increase in order intake1

2. At NextEra Energy Resources:

   • Solar Resource Energy Assessment Supervisor (July 2017 - October 2019)
   • Led a team of 7 direct reports
   • Oversaw growth of solar and storage modeling capabilities for over 3 GW projects in the US1

3. At Leidos:

   • Technical lead for independent engineering and owners engineering for solar PV projects
   • Worked on closing over 2 GW of solar projects in the US1

Kharait holds a strong educational background in Mechanical Engineering and Renewable Energy from the Colorado School of Mines.1 His expertise spans solar energy systems, their applications, and energy assessment methodologies.12 He is known for his ability to manage complex projects, assess risks, and communicate effectively with stakeholders across the industry.1