Vaibhav Bhadani is a Junior Program Associate at WRI India, working on research and policy analysis for clean energy and India's energy transition. His focus spans national level engagement, Battery Energy Storage Systems, renewable energy and emerging policies supporting a more reliable and sustainable power sector.

Before joining WRI India, Vaibhav worked at CleanGrid Energy, supporting renewable energy projects through policy research, market analysis and business strategy. He worked on solar parks, BESS, renewable energy regulations and project proposals, helping evaluate opportunities and support clean energy deployment across India.

He holds an MBA in Sustainability Management from TERI School of Advanced Studies and a bachelor's degree in Forest Sciences from Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, Technology and Sciences, with academic interests spanning renewable energy, sustainability, climate policy and environmental management.

Outside work, Vaibhav enjoys reading, travelling and gaming, and follows new developments in clean energy and technology.