The program was launched in 2017 with an aim to attract bright and passionate talent from top universities across the globe, who are interested in renewable energy, sustainability, the energy transition, and related topics which concern clean energy and are looking to build a career in this sector. We envision GGSP as a channel to attract the best talent to this sector by giving them exposure and learning while promoting diversity and the exchange of ideas. The intention is to attract the best global young talent with good technical and business acumen to work on specific projects with business and strategic outputs. The ideal candidates should be adaptable and resilient to changing circumstances, especially in terms of working in India as well as far away from home.
Download the Global Green Scholars Program – 2021 brochure to know more.
The scholars work closely with experienced leaders at ReNew and are assigned a mentor to guide them in the execution of their project.
Challenging projects are assigned from one of the following areas:
Corporate Finance: Be part of teams that will be raising new rounds of capital
Strategy: Shadow the CEO and get a high-level view on our business operations
Solar and Wind business verticals: Roll up your sleeves and work on project execution at the ground level, helping us do what we do best — build projects
Social Responsibility: We try to uplift the communities in which we operate — get a chance to see what it takes to enhance quality of life in communities
ReD.: Our digital transformation initiative where we attempt to capitalize on data science to optimize our performance and maximize our efficiency
Undergraduate and graduate students with an outstanding academic record, currently pursuing their studies in Engineering, Economics, Environmental Sciences, Finance, Data Science and Policy Management from an institution of repute are eligible to apply. Interested applicants can email their resume along with a cover letter to summer-internship@renewpower.
Business exposure coupled with solar and wind site visits to gain a better understanding of on ground execution of projects
Open door culture with high engagement with CMD, CXOs and other senior leaders
Constant guidance from the project mentor and HR Buddy
Apart from business insights, the scholars get an opportunity to explore the rich and diverse cultural heritage of India
NGO visit to get an insight into the CSR initiatives undertaken by ReNew
Build camaraderie and a life-long bond, beyond the internship, with the company and amongst themselves
“Over the last 8 weeks, I have had the chance to learn the fundamentals of the renewable energy sector, study successful international expansion strategy and analyze global renewable energy markets.”
Benjamin Finch
Princeton University
“It was an enriching experience to meet and interact with C-level teams and board members.”
Aldis Elfarsdottir
Harvard University
“Having had a chance to work on an M&A transaction through its entire lifecycle, the most interesting and eye-opening part of the internship was seeing the many factors and elements that can cause a shift or a chance from the initial valuation to the final bridged valuation.”
Daniel Harrich
Columbia University
“The amount of time invested by the company to make us feel welcomed and understand the nuances of the industry was overwhelming. Being able to see how top decisions are made expanded my perspective. It energized and incentivized me to work harder on my projects.l project, with guidance from my mentor and other team members.”
Kelly Zimmerhanzel
Wellesley College
“ReNew is an exciting company at the forefront of the renewable energy sector. They did an excellent job making a remote internship as immersive as possible.”
Jonathan Lesser
Columbia University
“I was entrusted to work independently on pivotal project, with guidance from my mentor and other team members.”
Eva Paul
Columbia University
“Princeton University amazing experience. ReNew has focussed on policy, technology and finance areas with its projects assigned to the interns.”
Masi Nagdee
Princeton University
“The Global Green Scholars Program gave me the opportunity to work oSince I came to ReNew I’ve learned how to model financial and risk scenarios for solar and wind projects.”
Isabelle Brogna
University of Michigan
The program is designed for students with an outstanding academic and extra-curricular record and provides them an opportunity to work across key business verticals at ReNew.
Challenging assignments provide the RYLs a platform to work in one of the following key business verticals-
Corporate Finance
Strategy
Solar and Wind business verticals
Human Resources
After the training, the young recruits take on key roles across diverse functions
Opportunity of internal job rotation within the organization after 2 or 3 years
Accelerated growth path across business functions
Interaction with experienced leadership team including the CMD
Exposure to business challenges coupled with solar and wind site visits to gain a better understanding of ground level execution of projects
Open Door Culture
Constant guidance from the project mentor and HR Buddy
“It has been a great experience since I joined Renew. I have learnt a lot many things. Rather than focusing on a specific activity, I was able to explore various areas in which our company is involved. There is an open culture & new ideas are always appreciated. The managers/seniors are very helpful & understanding. In addition to this, there are a number of extra-curricular activities & sessions which add up to a great work culture.”
Harman Chopra
IIT, Delhi
“My experience so far working with ReNew has been great. RYLP is a fast track program with ample opportunities to learn and grow as a leader. You get ownership and all the support to deliver high quality projects. People are appreciated and recognized for their dedication and hard work. There is certainly a rare energy and inspiration from the top down that is contagious and a synergy that crosses the company laterally.”
Abhisek Nayak
MDI, Gurgaon
“It has been a wonderful experience working in the renewable energy sector. One of the things which I admire about ReNew is the amount of responsibility and autonomy which is being given to employees. Since it is a company which is growing at a rapid pace, it opens up avenues for undertaking new and exciting projects.”
Chinmay Singh
IIM - Calcutta
“My experience in ReNew has been really great. Working in the rapidly growing field of renewables provides a huge potential for growth. The project assignments give you a lot of exposure and working on multiple projects helps you build required management skills as well.”
Saketh Palakurthy
IIM - Calcutta
The program provides a dynamic platform to gain rich practical experience by working across live projects and benefit from mentoring by experienced leaders. At the end of the program, the interns make final presentation to the leadership team.
Solar Ground Mounted
Solar Rooftop
Wind
Corporate Finance
CSR & Corporate Communication
Human Resources
Assignments will be steered with the help of Project Mentor and HR Buddy.
Well-rounded exposure coupled with solar and wind site visit to gain a better understanding of the ground work.
Open Door Culture
Opportunity to meet and interact with the CMD
“I have had the chance to understand the industry, work on a live project and also learn about upcoming technology.”
Nuthalapati Surya Varma
IIM Calcutta (Class of 2021)
“I was able to apply the theoretical concepts of the classroom to practical projects and real-time scenarios.”
Madhurika Goyal
IIM Ahmedabad (Class of 2021)
“The open dialogue at ReNew across hierarchies made me feel comfortable. Thank you for this opportunity.”
Shivangi
FMS Delhi (Class of 2021)
“The summer project gave me a fundamental understanding of structuring and analyzing a business problem.”
Jayesh K Newal
IIM Calcutta (Class of 2021)
“This was my first corporate experience in which I learned a lot of valuable and helpful skills.”
Minakshi Maida
IIM Calcutta (Class of 2021)
“Renew, as I felt, is really a great place to learn.”
RUPAK SHOW
IIM CALCUTTA (CLASS OF 2020)
“It was a thoroughly enriching experience at ReNew with its inclusive work culture.”
EKTA
FMS DELHI (CLASS OF 2020)
“I loved the moments I spent here during the internship, and the whole time it felt like belonging in a family.”
APOORV
IIM LUCKNOW (CLASS OF 2020)
“From site visits to quality interactions with the senior management, everything has helped me learn.”
SHIVAM GOEL
MDI GURGAON (CLASS OF 2020)
“Now I understand the actual picture of energy industry, thanks to the site visits which helped in increasing my interest in the sector.”
Arpita Gupta
MDI Gurgaon (Class of 2019)
“At ReNew, we learn to grow together in the most sustainable ways with some out of the box thinking.”
Malvika Adarsh
FMS Delhi (Class of 2019)
“It’s truly inspiring to work in a company which does right both for the customers and people in general.”
Jhanani SR
MDI Gurgaon (Class of 2019)
“The kind of trust and responsibility they put into you as an intern is incomparable to other organizations.”
Rahul Raparthy
IIM Bangalore (Class of 2019)
“What is the next big thing in energy industry? While you are just wondering about it, we at ReNew are executing them.”
Aditya Srinivas
IIM Calcutta (Class of 2019)
“3 words that define ReNew are Learning, Growth and Rejoice.”
Konreddy Varun Kumar Redd
MDI Gurgaon (Class of 2019)
“Everyone in the company is so easily approachable which immensely boosts the learning opportunities for any intern.”
Sasanka Ravi
MDI Gurgaon (Class of 2019)
“In ReNew, we see a bigger picture. ReNewers believe in daily hard work & thriving on challenges rather than the results.”
Raviteja Medapati
MDI, Gurgaon (Class of 2018)
“Very friendly atmosphere where we can talk to literally anyone, thereby learning to take initiatives as well as be responsible for them.”
Shubradeep Saha
IIM-Calcutta (Class of 2018)
“It’s an organization with huge repository of knowledge and always ready to share it.”
Gourav Mundhra
MDI, Gurgaon (Class of 2018)
“3 words that define ReNewers are PIE: Passion, Innovation & Excellence.”
Surbhi Soni
MDI, Gurgaon (Class of 2018)
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