Global Green Scholars Program – ReNew

ABOUT GGSP?

The Global Green Scholars Program (GGSP) is the flagship international internship program at ReNew. 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 space and is looking to build a career in this sector. Aimed at promoting diversity and exchange of ideas, this program is designed for students with a stellar academic and co-curricular record, with an inclination towards action and have a keen interest to familiarize themselves with how a leading renewable energy company works. We envision GGSP as a channel to attract best talent to this important sector by giving them exposure and learning so they can form an idea what this sector is all about.

WHAT WORK DOES A SCHOLAR DO?

Selected undergraduate and graduate scholars undergo an 8-week internship at our Corporate Office. 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

The scholars work closely with experienced leaders at ReNew and are assigned a mentor to guide them in the execution of their project.

WHAT ARE SOME UNIQUE FEATURES OF GGSP?

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

WHO CAN APPLY?

To apply for this program and internship, we encourage students who are passionate about working in the clean energy space, are entrepreneurial and excited to work in a fast growing environment. 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.in

SCHOLARS SPEAK

UNIVERSITIES

TESTIMONIALS

“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 FinchPrinceton University

“It was an enriching experience to meet and interact with C-level teams and board members.”

Aldis ElfarsdottirHarvard 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 HarrichColumbia 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 ZimmerhanzelWellesley 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 LesserColumbia University

“I was entrusted to work independently on pivotal project, with guidance from my mentor and other team members.”

Eva PaulColumbia University

“Princeton University amazing experience. ReNew has focussed on policy, technology and finance areas with its projects assigned to the interns.”

Masi NagdeePrinceton University

“The Global Green Scholars Program gave me the opportunity to work oSince I came to ReNew Power I’ve learned how to model financial and risk scenarios for solar and wind projects.”

Isabelle BrognaUniversity of Michigan