We Build India'sMost Trusted Solar Solutions
Backed by IIT engineers, Ivy-League MBAs, and decorated veterans, Claro Energy has delivered 60,000+ solar projects across 18 states since 2011.
Mission
To unlock sustainable energy access by connecting demand, delivery & the last mile for distributed solar & energy storage solutions.
Leadership
We're a capable team, rich in pedigree and industry experience
Gaurav Kumar
Co-Founder & CEO
A Stanford Seed leader and electrical engineer driving Claro's scale with grassroots vision.
Soumitra Mishra
Co-Founder & Director – Finance & Strategy
An IIT Bombay and MIT alum shaping financial and operational resilience.
Kartik Wahi
Co-Founder & Director – Tech & Marketing
A Kellogg MBA and electrical engineer leading innovation and digital solar adoption.
Rajesh Mishra
Head – Sales & Corporate Affairs
A veteran of the Indian Army, bringing military-grade execution to solar deployment.
Mahesh Inani
Chief Finance Officer
A seasoned CA ensuring financial discipline and growth across regions.
Our Journey
Tracing our milestones in powering India's solar revolution.
2011
Co-founded Claro Energy and installed India's first 7.5HP AC solar irrigation pump in Nalanda, Bihar.
2012
Finalist at TiE Lumis Entrepreneur Awards; featured on CNBC-TV18.
2013
Raised angel funding from USA/Canada; featured in BusinessWorld's "Hottest Young Entrepreneurs in India."
2014
Awarded the prestigious Skoch Achiever Award.
2015
Won the USAID Powering Agriculture grant (USD 500,000); received ₹13 Cr facility from RBL Bank; crossed 1,000 solar pumps installed.
2016
Launched India's first mobile solar trolley; featured in Outlook Business as one of India's Top Good Businesses; reached 3,000 pump installations.
2017
Applauded by the Prime Minister's Office for IAAS; won the Asian Entrepreneurship Award in Tokyo (1 million yen).
2018
Funded by SIDBI Venture Capital Fund; crossed 8,000 installations; won Amity Leadership Award.
2019
Installed the world's highest solar pump (7.5HP) at 13,800 ft in Kaza, Spiti Valley, enabling irrigation in India's most remote, snow-covered region.
2024
On 10th December, set a national record by commissioning 103 solar pumps in a single day, demonstrating unmatched speed and coordination.
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