September 11, 2024

Episode 264: Rocking the Utilities Paradigm while Building a Brand for the Future with Supratim Srinivasan, CEO & Co-Founder of Atma Energy; San Antonio, Texas

27 minutes

Supratim Srinivasan is deeply concerned about the fragility of the electrical utilities industry, so he is doing something about it.

As an engineer with a strong background in finance, he co-founded Atma Energy to make distributed energy resources like solar and energy storage more accessible to the individual homeowner and business owner while at the same time enabling them to capitalize on surplus power that they may be generating. This development of virtual power plant programs leverages and aggregates individual energy sites into a robust, utility-supportive fleet. This innovative approach enhances grid resilience, especially during natural disasters, and facilitates a transition towards a more sustainable and distributed energy model.

Highlights of our conversation:

- Supratim is on a mission to provide clean energy solutions, especially in vulnerable regions like Texas.

- Visionary leadership and belief are crucial in tackling the problem of making solar energy more accessible even in remote areas while at the same time impacting the utility marketplace.

- Natural disasters and climate change predictions highlight the need for the transition to a resilient distributed energy model.

- Government regulations in the energy sector can be tough but dialogue amongst stakeholders is critical for change.

- Supratim prioritizes customer experience and ethical practices - he is about helping the ‘small guy’ not only benefit from sustainable power but to supply and earn income through selling their excess power.

Supratim Srinivasan is paving the path to a brighter future through Atma Energy. He began his renewable energy journey while earning his Bachelor’s in Engineering from St. Mary’s University. During his time at St. Mary’s, he designed and built a solar-powered disaster relief trailer which fueled his excitement for solar. Supratim then attended the University of Texas at San Antonio to earn a Master’s in Electrical Engineering where he met co-founder Jaro, and together they researched new solar technologies. While attending graduate school, Supratim began his formal career in solar energy providing engineering and operations services to a residential and commercial solar developer.

Over the last decade and a half in renewable energy, Supratim has worked his way up from engineering to leadership and CEO positions in firms that have helped bring solar energy to thousands of Texans. When Supratim is not in the office leading the solar revolution, he enjoys spending time with his 2-year-old son and his wife, whose support never wavers.

Connect with Supratim:

Website: https://atma-energy.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/supratim-srinivasan-8b188127/

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