From Grit to Green: Shobit Rai’s Mission to Power India’s Sustainable Tomorrow

Shobit Rai, MD, Prozeal Green Energy Limited

In a world racing to decarbonize, few are engineering the energy shift with both heart and precision. Shobit Rai, the Managing Director of Prozeal Green Energy Limited, is one such changemaker — quietly yet decisively helping reshape India’s renewable future.

But his journey didn’t begin with solar panels or wind farms. It began with a purpose.

A Vision Born from Values

Growing up during the rapid industrialization of India, Rai was drawn to the promise of progress but not at the cost of the planet. “Development without sustainability is a short story,” he often says. This conviction laid the foundation for Prozeal Green Energy — not just as a business, but as a mission. Mr. Shobit Rai's dedication to clean energy has earned him notable recognition. He was honoured at the Young Entrepreneur & Enterprise Awards 2022.

What started as a solar rooftop EPC has now grown into one of India’s fastest-evolving clean energy players, with capabilities across solar, wind, battery energy storage systems (BESS), electric mobility, and green hydrogen. Yet, for Rai, growth was never just about scaling — it was about impact. Prozeal Green Energy has earned significant industry recognition, notably being ranked 3rd among Top Utility-Scale Solar EPC Service Providers by Mercom India in 2023 and listed among the Top 10 EPC Players by JMK Research & Analytics in their Annual Report 2025. These rankings underscore the company's substantial presence and impact in the nation's solar sector.

“We didn’t just want to install megawatts. We wanted to install trust,” he shares.

Building India’s Renewable Backbone

Under his leadership, Prozeal has commissioned over 2.2 GW of renewable energy projects across 22 Indian states and has recently expanded into Nepal, reinforcing its regional presence. But beyond numbers, it’s Rai’s unique leadership style that sets Prozeal apart — a blend of deep technical expertise with community-first thinking.

From corporate boardrooms to grassroots discussions with local panchayats, Rai and his team bridge the energy gap not just with technology, but with empathy and understanding. This human-centred approach has helped Prozeal gain credibility and acceptance across urban and rural landscapes alike. The company is committed to the progress of the community through sustainable and responsible growth models.

Key social initiatives include:

• Tree Plantation Drives: Dedicated to enhancing green cover and contributing to ecological balance through strategic plantation efforts.
   
• Supporting Education: Empowering the next generation by providing essential school supplies, fostering a brighter future for underprivileged students.

Powering People, Not Just Projects

One of Rai’s core beliefs is that clean energy isn’t just a technological evolution — it’s a people-powered revolution. Under his guidance, Prozeal has launched initiatives that empower rural communities with decentralized energy systems, and upskill young engineers with hands-on, on-site learning.

“Prozeal is not just a company,” he says. “It’s an energy ecosystem built on collaboration, curiosity, and commitment.”

The company’s agile, youthful work culture reflects this ethos. With over 400 team members and growing, Prozeal is nurturing a new generation of clean energy professionals aligned with sustainability and innovation. In a recent development, Prozeal Green Energy has also secured certification as a Great Place to Work.

Looking Ahead: Engineering the Future

With India’s ambitious target of 500 GW of non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030, Rai sees Prozeal playing a pivotal role — not just as a contributor, but as a catalyst.

The company is currently:

• Integrating BESS into industrial clusters for enhanced grid stability,
• Piloting Green Hydrogen & Ammonia production through distributed models.
• Beyond its established expertise in EPC, Prozeal is increasingly distinguishing itself as an Independent Power Producer (IPP).