2025’s 30 Under 30 EC&M Electrical All Stars: Shreenithi Lakshmi Narasimhan

Shreenithi Lakshmi Narasimhan

Job Title: Founder and Renewable Energy Leader

Company: Global Climate Collective

Location: New York

Age: 28

Years on the Job: 6

Interests: Mentoring young professionals through IEEE and Student Energy, writing for climate publications, and taking long walks while listening to global affairs podcasts. She is also passionate about cultural storytelling and youth engagement.

Shreenithi Lakshmi Narasimhan continuously stays updated through industry conferences, IEEE memberships, mentorship, and policy advisory engagements with international entities like the United Nations, International Renewable Energy Agency, and International Energy Agency.

Shreenithi Lakshmi Narasimhan’s interest in the electrical industry began during her teenage years in rural India, where she spent most of her summer vacations. In the semi-rural regions nearby her hometown of Chennai, India, energy access challenges became very personal to her.

“Experiencing frequent power outages shaped my fascination for resilient energy systems and inspired me to explore sustainable solutions,” she said. “Although no one in my family worked in the trade, these early experiences motivated me to pursue electrical and energy engineering, and eventually specialize in renewable energy and grid resilience.”
She earned her bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering and her master’s degree in energy engineering from the University of Illinois-Chicago. She’s also received certifications in solar PV layout design, sustainable energy engineering, and energy policy.

“My academic and professional training helped build a strong foundation in system design, energy modeling, and decarbonization strategy,” she said.

She brings a cross-disciplinary approach to solving energy challenges, merging technical expertise with systems thinking, policy engagement, and business strategy.

“Success in this industry today requires not just technical skills, but a bold vision, adaptability, and collaboration across sectors,” she said.

Technology is fundamental for advancing today’s electrical industry, she said. “From data analytics and building electrification to grid-edge AI, I help bring cutting-edge tools into practice, enabling smarter, cleaner, and more inclusive energy systems.”

She said she’s deeply grateful to be part of the 2025 EC&M 30 Under 30.