Our People
Guided by Global Expertise
Solar Futures Alliance draws its institutional strength from a distinguished global network spanning five continents, comprising an Advisory Board of senior policymakers, practitioners, and researchers; a cohort of Senior Policy Fellows driving thematic analytical depth; and a Global Council of Special Envoys extending SFA's reach into the regions where the solar transition is most urgent.
Together, they represent centuries of combined experience across energy policy, climate diplomacy, sustainable finance, multilateral institutions, academia, and field-level deployment, grounding SFA's work in evidence, authority, and genuine global perspective.
Office of the Strategic Director
"We are not building better solar projects. We are building the institutions, capital frameworks, and policy infrastructure that make the transition irreversible. The Global South is not the periphery of this story. It is the centre."Shaurya Ritwik · Strategic Director, Solar Futures Alliance
SFA Advisory Board
Distinguished policymakers, industry leaders, practitioners, researchers, and academics providing strategic direction to the Alliance. Click any member to read their full profile.
Over 25 years in civil services and public administration. Currently Registrar at IIPA, a premier Government of India capacity-building institution.
17-year track record in the Philippine power industry spanning public sector energy trading, private sector RE portfolio management, and regulatory advisory.
Climate and nature expert at UNDP working on biodiversity finance. Previously at the European Commission on climate policy and sustainable finance in Brussels.
Recognised leader in energy access and climate finance across Africa. Formerly Africa Lead for Energy Access at the World Resources Institute.
PhD in Physics (University of Freiburg, 2005). Leads technology transfer and industrial R&D licensing at one of the world's foremost solar research institutes.
Over two decades across international organisations, government, think tanks, and academia. Author of seven books and over 100 articles on clean energy and sustainability.
30 years international experience in renewable energy and development, spanning capacity development, entrepreneurship, financing, gender and policy.
Over three decades at the forefront of international climate policy. Team Lead coordinating negotiations under the Paris Agreement and the Kyoto Protocol.
Former Vice Minister of Energy of Colombia (2018–2022). Spearheaded Colombia's energy transition, renewables financing, offshore wind, hydrogen regulation, and sustainable mobility.
Over a decade driving energy and climate policy at EU and Belgian national levels. Advocate for sustainable, clean, and circular economic systems built on social justice.
Former Energy Minister of Chile and President of the IAEE. Alternate Executive Director at the World Bank Group representing six South American nations.
Provides expert testimony in utility rate cases and regulatory proceedings. Combines techno-economic analysis and data modelling to advance equitable transitions toward affordable, resilient energy systems.
Over 30 years on leading climate initiatives globally. Designed Australia's mandatory renewable energy target (1997–98) and the carbon price (2007–2012).
Distinguished Bolivian economist. Former Minister of Hydrocarbons (2005). Hydrocarbons Coordinator at OLADE, Ecuador. Energy advisory across 20+ countries.
SFA Senior Policy Fellows
Senior Fellows bring sustained analytical expertise to SFA's thematic workstreams, strengthening evidence-based policy, advancing research, and contributing specialised knowledge across the Global South. Click any fellow to read their full profile.
Over 19 years leading research and data strategy in renewable energy across Africa. Leads AMDA's research agenda across 63 members in 24 African countries.
Analyses China's decarbonisation journey and advises European policymakers on diplomatic engagement with China. Regularly featured in international media.
Renewable energy systems researcher specialising in energy transitions in emerging economies. Valedictorian of his PhD cohort at the National University of Singapore.
Multisectoral International Consultant bridging international climate policy and private sector implementation through sustainable finance and carbon market mechanisms.
SFA Global Council of Special Envoys
The SFA Global Council of Special Envoys comprises senior figures who advance the Alliance's mission across regions, governments, and international institutions, extending SFA's reach into the geographies where the solar transition is most urgent.
Engage with Solar Futures Alliance
To connect with our leadership, explore membership through the SolarFutures Accord, or discuss partnership and collaboration, reach out to the Secretariat directly.