Dr. Rashi Gupta

Founder and Managing Director
Vision Mechatronics Private Ltd
Dr. Rashi Gupta

Biography

Dr. Rashi Gupta embarked on a transformative journey with a revolutionary vision to reshape the energy technology landscape, particularly in the realm of energy storage applications. A pioneering force in the domain of Advanced Cell chemistry within the Lithium Storage Batteries sector, she has emerged as an indomitable presence. Her voyage toward innovation led her to conceptualize and produce the "World's Smartest Lithium Battery" right here in India, a feat that earned her the endearing moniker 'Batterywali of India'. As the visionary Founder and Managing Director of Vision Mechatronics Private Ltd, she

remains steadfast in her commitment to steer the vanguard of Renewable Energy, Robotics, and Energy Storage technology.


Dr. Gupta has not only pioneered technological advancement but has also etched her name prominently within India's Renewable Energy Sector. Recognized as Asia’s Most Influential Woman in Renewable Energy (2020) and bestowed with the "Corporate Guru World Award

2021" for her outstanding contributions to SDG5 & SDG7, she is an unwavering advocate of Gender Equality and Women Empowerment on a global scale. Her resolute dedication to sustainable development, with a focal point on SDGs 5, 7, and 13, has earned her accolades such as the "Global Women Leadership 2021" and her inclusion among the inaugural "First 50 Women in STEM by CII 2021".


Dr. Gupta's ascendancy continues to soar as she secures her place among the "Top 40 Global Women Leaders in Energy Storage 2022". Her profound impact on the CleanTech arena has been recognized with the prestigious "Visionary CleanTech Disruptor (Tony Seba Distinction) Award 2022". Her influence reverberates on an international scale as a Council Member of the Council of Engineers on the Energy Transition (CEET), an esteemed Independent Advisory Council to the United Nations Secretary-General. Dr. Gupta champions "Energy justice" and "Energy equality" through pioneering initiatives like rural electrification, thereby ensuring equitable access to clean and sustainable energy for rural schools in India. A standout example is the transformation she has brought to a primary school in Katavaram, Andhra Pradesh.


Beyond her visionary achievements, Dr. Gupta is actively involved in a multitude of strategic roles:

  • Committee Member of the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) for Batteries, Energy Storage, and E-Mobility
  • Member of the International ElectroTechnical Commission (IEC).
  • Committee Member of UL (Underwriters Laboratory)
  • Committee Member of the National Energy Storage Committee at FICCI
  • Chairperson for the Energy Storage Theme at the International Solar Energy Society e.V. (ISES) for SWC2021
  • Chair of the Task Force for Energy Storage & Smart Energy at the CleanTech Business Club.
  • Chairperson of the Women's India CleanTech Business Club.
  • Vice Chair for India at the CleanTech Business Club.
  • Advisor for Energy Storage at the India Smart Grid Forum (ISGF).
  • Committee Member of IEEE-GESI (Gender Equality and Social Inclusion).
  • Committee Member for Women in Renewable Energy at the Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE)


Dr. Rashi Gupta's journey is a testament to her unwavering commitment to innovation, sustainability, and transformative change. Through her endeavors, she has not only propelled her company but also contributed significantly to the global pursuit of sustainable energy solutions, as exemplified by her association with the United Nations-CEET.

Events with

Dr. Rashi Gupta

All in for 1.5°: Accelerating Technologies and Gender Equality in Renewable Energy

6/12/23 6:30 pm

(GMT+4)