Serentica Renewables Appoints Satish Kumar Rathor as COO for Solar and BESS

NEW DELHI, April 09, 2026. Serentica Renewables, a prominent industrial decarbonization platform, has announced the appointment of Satish Kumar Rathor as Chief Operating Officer (COO) for its Solar and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) division. The strategic appointment is a move to solidify execution and accelerate the delivery of firm, dispatchable clean power as the company targets a massive expansion of its hybrid energy and storage portfolio for industrial consumers.

Executive Background and Professional Pedigree

Rathor’s 30-year career is defined by a multi-disciplinary trajectory through the nuclear, thermal, and renewable energy sectors. Prior to joining Serentica, he served as Vice President at KEC International Limited, where he directed the execution of large-scale renewable energy projects across the Indian subcontinent.

His professional pedigree includes significant experience with leading industry players, notably serving as a director for ten distinct Adani Renewable Energy entities (Adani Renewable Energy One through Ten). This tenure established his expertise in managing large-scale renewable portfolios and navigating the complexities of energy infrastructure development. Throughout his career, Rathor has demonstrated core competencies in operational optimization, cross-functional leadership, and the successful integration of clean energy technologies within diverse infrastructure portfolios.

Strategic Responsibilities: Solar & BESS

Rathor assumes a mandate to oversee Serentica’s solar and battery energy storage operations, focusing on driving execution excellence to overcome the specific operational hurdles—including infrastructure requirements and cost management—inherent in large-scale BESS deployment. His role is central to the company’s Firm Dispatchable Renewable Energy (FDRE) strategy, which aims to provide a consistent energy supply to the grid.

His primary responsibilities include:

• Operational Leadership: Directing the solar and BESS business units to ensure the delivery of sustainable power as the portfolio scales.
• Execution Excellence: Driving operational scale-up and ensuring rigorous standards in project delivery.
• Industrial Solutions: Overseeing the provision of reliable, round-the-clock (RTC) clean energy solutions tailored to the needs of energy-intensive industrial clients.

Official Statements

Serentica Renewables’ leadership and the newly appointed COO issued the following statements regarding the appointment:

“We are pleased to welcome Satish to Serentica Renewables. His extensive experience across conventional and renewable energy domains, coupled with strong operational leadership, will be critical as we scale our solar and storage portfolio and strengthen our capabilities to deliver reliable, sustainable power to the industry.” — Akshay Hiranandani, CEO, Serentica Renewables

“I am excited to join Serentica Renewables at a time when the company is playing a pivotal role in enabling India’s industrial decarbonisation journey. I look forward to working closely with the leadership team to scale operations, enhance execution capabilities, and deliver dependable clean energy solutions at scale.” — Satish Kumar Rathor, COO – Solar & BESS, Serentica Renewables

Corporate Profile: Serentica Renewables

Serentica Renewables is an Independent Power Producer (IPP) focused on the decarbonization of hard-to-abate, energy-intensive industries. By leveraging a strategic mix of solar, wind, and storage technologies, the company provides Firm Dispatchable Renewable Energy (FDRE) to displace approximately 47 million tons of CO2 emissions annually.