Awards & Recognitions
·Awards Timeline
Dr. Rahul Walawalkar
IESA Outstanding Leadership Award
India Energy Storage Alliance
Presented by CEA Chairman Ghanashyam Prasad, who called Rahul the "Energy Storage Man of India"
Outstanding Achievement in Energy Storage
IPPAI
Presented 10 February 2024
IEEE Senior Member
IEEE
Elected to senior grade — recognition of professional standing
Global Young Entrepreneur Excellence Award
Energy & Environment Foundation, WRETC
For contribution & leadership in energy storage and renewable energy
USAID PACEsetter Fund Award (2nd)
USAID
For MICRO initiative — rural energy access
ISGF President's Award
India Smart Grid Forum
Outstanding contribution to growth of smart grids in India
Storage Crusader Award — Jury Recognition
Renewable Energy India Expo
"Energy Crusader" recognition by industry jury
Power Innovation Award
IPPAI
Continued recognition for IESA impact
EY Entrepreneur of The Year — Finalist
Ernst & Young, Greater Philadelphia
One of the world's most prestigious entrepreneurship recognitions
Brad Roberts Outstanding Industry Achievement Award
Energy Storage Association, USA
Highest recognition in US energy storage industry
Power Innovation Award
IPPAI
For creation of India Energy Storage Alliance
USAID PACEsetter Fund Award
USAID
For MICRO initiative — rural energy access
Earth Day Network Stars
EARTHDAY.ORG
Joint with Netra — for launching Emerging Technology News magazine as Earth Day Special for IESA
DSK Energy Award — Renewable Energy Category
Institution of Engineers (India), Pune
Outstanding contribution in energy field
IE (India) Energy Award
Institution of Engineers (India)
Contributions in renewable energy
CII Innovative Energy Services Award
Confederation of Indian Industry
For Tata Power Demand Response program
Herbert Toor Award for Outstanding Doctoral Research
Carnegie Mellon University
Top doctoral research in Engineering & Public Policy
CSI Young IT Professional Award (x2)
Computer Society of India
Pan-India competition — 1st Runner-Up nationally (2000 & 2001)
Other Recognitions
ESA Board of Directors Service Recognition
Energy Storage Association, USA
For leadership & dedication as Board Member, 2009–2015
Netra Walawalkar
MIT ADT University Women's Achievement Award
MIT ADT University — International Women's Day 2024
Recognition of leadership in clean energy and women empowerment
Earth Day Network Stars
EARTHDAY.ORG
Joint with Rahul — for launching Emerging Technology News magazine as Earth Day Special for IESA
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