Ranjith Mahalikudi

Ranjith Mahalikudi is an experienced professional in the energy storage sector, currently serving as the Director of Energy Storage at BrightNight since June 2022, specializing in battery energy storage system (BESS) design, optimization, procurement, and due diligence. Prior to this role, Ranjith worked at EDF Renewables North America as a Senior Manager and Lead Engineer, contributing to over 1 GWh of utility-scale energy storage projects and securing power purchase agreements for 600 MWh of projects in California. Ranjith's experience also includes engineering roles focused on sizing energy storage systems for renewable energy projects, as well as internships and cooperative positions at Caterpillar Inc. and Tata Power Solar Systems Limited. Ranjith holds a Master of Engineering in Energy Systems from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Ramaiah Institute of Technology.