Mr. Manoj Kumar Upadhyay, Founder of ACME Group, is an innovator, technologist, and serial entrepreneur with several patents to his name. With over two decades of experience in the telecom and energy sectors, he has been the driving force behind numerous disruptive products and solutions in the telecom energy space, many of which have achieved large-scale commercial success. His innovations have significantly reduced the cost of energy infrastructure, helping lower call rates across India.

 

Mr. Upadhyay's pioneering efforts have also had a transformative impact on the solar energy sector, achieving a historic low solar electricity tariff of INR 2.44 per kWh in India. Under his leadership, ACME Group has become a leading solar power developer, boasting a solar portfolio exceeding 5 GWp. The company currently operates over 1.5 GWp of installed capacity, with an additional 10 GWp in various stages of construction.

 

Guided by a vision to build the "Next-Generation Utility" and a mission to deliver "Sustainable Green Energy at Affordable Rates," Mr. Upadhyay continues to steer ACME towards innovation and excellence. The company is currently focused on areas such as Renewable Electricity, Green Hydrogen, Green Ammonia, Sustainable Food, and Water.

 

In addition to his contributions to the energy sector, Mr. Upadhyay actively supports emerging start-ups, helping them scale and achieve their potential.