Kushagra Nandan

Kushagra Nandan is a renewable energy entrepreneur and investor with over two decades of experience building and scaling clean energy platforms across solar, bioenergy, and emerging energy sectors. He has a strong track record of developing large-scale infrastructure businesses, mobilizing institutional capital, and delivering successful exits for investors and founders. He is the Co-Founder of LNK Energy, where he is building an integrated clean energy platform spanning solar manufacturing and green fuels, focused on long-term value creation through vertical integration and cost leadership.
Kushagra is also the Co-Founder, Chairman, and Managing Director of REnergy Dynamics (RED), an integrated renewable energy platform focused on bioenergy, solar infrastructure, and large-scale project development.
Previously, he co-founded SunSource Energy in 2010, scaling it into one of India’s leading distributed solar companies and achieving a successful strategic exit.
In addition to his operating roles, Kushagra is an active investor and mentor in high-growth ventures
through The Nandan Group. His investment portfolio spans climate tech, industrial innovation, and technology-led platforms, including companies such as Kubek AI, Chakr Innovation, Solar Ladder, Eupheus Learning, and Airial Advanced Manufacturing. He has also been associated with early-stage and growth investments in ventures such as SunSource Energy, S3 Energy, and Nexcepts.
Earlier in his career, Kushagra worked with global energy leaders including SunPower, GE, and Conti Group. He has played an active role in shaping India’s clean energy ecosystem, having chaired the C&I Committee at the National Solar Energy Federation of India (NSEFI) and currently serving as Co-Chair of the UP State Development Council at ASSOCHAM.
Kushagra has been invited to participate in global dialogues at the World Economic Forum (WEF), Davos, and is a regular speaker on clean energy transition, manufacturing, and climate-linked infrastructure.
His recognitions include BW Businessworld 40 Under 40, Global Young Entrepreneur Excellence Award (WRETC), UP Ratan (2018), Amity Corporate Excellence Award, and Entrepreneur of the Year – DLA Awards (2019).
He holds a degree in Electrical Engineering from Manipal Institute of Technology and a Master’s in Energy Engineering from the University of Massachusetts and has been conferred an Honorary PhD for his contributions to the renewable energy sector.