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Dr. Rachana Vidhi | |
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| Born | 1988 Chhapara, Bihar |
| Education | Harvard University (Masters)
University of South Florida (Ph. D) IIT Kharagpur (Bachelors) |
| Honours | Florida Inventors Hall of Fame 2024 |
Dr. Rachana Vidhi (born 1988) is an Indian American inventor, engineer, and educator known for her innovations in the field of renewable energy. In 2024. Dr. Vidhi was inducted[1] into the Florida Inventors hall of fame for her work on battery storage technologies and renewable energy integration[2].
She was also included into Greenbiz 30 under 30[3] for her work in sustainability in 2018.
Early life and education
Dr. Vidhi had a humble start to life and was born and brought up in the city of Chhapra, Bihar in India. Dr. Vidhi was inspired by frequent power cuts[1] during her childhood to pursue a career in energy. She earned her undergraduate degree in Energy Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur (IIT) in 2010[4], followed by a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from the University of South Florida in 2014[5], where she conducted research at the university's Clean Energy Research Center. She later completed a Master’s in Management from Harvard University.
Career and Key Contributions
Dr. Vidhi began her professional journey in energy systems optimization[2] and lifecycle modeling for renewable projects at NextEra Energy, contributing to high-profile utility-scale solar and battery storage projects, including the development of the Manatee Energy Storage Center[2], one of the world’s largest solar-powered battery facilities. She also helped design the world's first large-scale DC coupled battery system[3].
She holds nine U.S. patents[1], primarily in the areas of lithium-ion battery degradation modeling, hybrid energy systems optimization, and lifecycle cost estimation. Her patented technologies have enabled the deployment of over 1,000 MW of battery storage in the U.S.
Dr. Vidhi has served on the boards[4] of American Solar Energy Society and the International Solar Energy Society, promoting mentorship and diversity in energy. She also founded the USF student chapter of International Solar Energy Society to engage students in renewable energy research and advocacy.
- ^ a b c admin (2024-05-30). "Rachana Vidhi". Florida Inventors Hall of Fame. Retrieved 2025-06-15.
- ^ a b c "Celebrated inventor driving NextEra Energy's commitment to meeting energy demand". NextEra Energy Newsroom. Retrieved 2025-06-15.
- ^ a b Editors, GreenBiz (2018-06-04). "The 2018 GreenBiz 30 Under 30". Trellis. Retrieved 2025-06-15.
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ a b "IITKGP Foundation". www.iitkgpfoundation.org. Retrieved 2025-06-15.
- ^ "Rachana Vidhi". Renewable Energy Forum. Retrieved 2025-06-15.