Zohrab Mawani

Zohrab Mawani is a prominent figure in the renewable energy sector, known for his role as the Co-Founder and President of oneGRID Corp, a company focused on developing innovative electricity transmission solutions to facilitate renewable energy access. Under his leadership, oneGRID has worked on significant projects, including the Empire State Connector, a high-voltage direct current (HVDC) transmission line designed to transport renewable energy from Upstate New York to New York City, alleviating energy congestion in the region.12

Mawani has a strong background in renewable energy development and business strategy. He has held various leadership positions, including:

• Director of Development at Boralex Inc. since May 2023, where he contributes to renewable energy projects in North America.
• Co-Founder and Director of Refuel Energy Inc., focusing on decarbonizing heavy-duty transport through the production of renewable fuels.1
• Co-Founder of the Africa Energy Development Corporation, which develops renewable energy projects in East Africa, notably the Malindi Solar Project in Kenya.12

He also served as a Senior Executive Fellow at the Waterloo Institute for Sustainable Energy and has been involved with Rising Sun Ventures, an early-stage investor in sustainable businesses.1 Mawani's extensive experience in the energy sector is complemented by his commitment to advancing clean energy initiatives and infrastructure development across various regions.