SunKey

Built By People Who Have Built

SunKey is an independent renewable-energy asset management company based in Mumbai. We were formed to solve the problem the sector still under-serves: what happens to an asset after commissioning. Most providers focus on building plants. We focus on keeping them performing — across their full operating life.

Our work covers solar PV, floating solar, wind, BESS, hybrid and emerging renewable assets, for owners, developers, investors and lenders who need more than routine maintenance: a partner with the technical depth, operating discipline and financial understanding to manage infrastructure at scale.

Our Vision

To become one of the most trusted renewable asset management platforms across India and West Asia, and globally within three years.

Our Mission

To maximise the performance and protect the value of renewable assets through their full operating life — combining hands-on operations, financial oversight and technology-led monitoring under a single point of accountability.

Portfolio & Performance

5 GW+
Cumulative Track Record

Renewable energy experience spanning utility-scale solar, wind, BESS, and hybrid infrastructure — from the team's prior ventures.

12–18%
Performance Uplift (Indicative)

On neglected assets, integrated management — monitoring, maintenance, accountability — typically delivers a 12–18% improvement in performance.

150+ Years
Combined Leadership Experience

Leadership expertise across renewable operations, EPC, infrastructure management, financial advisory and institutional asset management.

5
Integrated Service Pillars

Operations & Maintenance, Asset Management, Technical Advisory, Technology & Data, and Financial & Commercial — under one contract.

India + West Asia
Where We Operate

Headquartered in Mumbai (India), with an operating base in Dubai (West Asia) and a structured roadmap to wider international markets.

Independent
No Conflicts of Interest

No EPC or manufacturing ties. Every recommendation we make serves the asset — not a vendor relationship or a product sale.

The team behind SunKey

SunKey's leadership team brings together deep expertise across renewable energy operations, infrastructure development, asset management, technology, and institutional advisory.

Jayesh Jakhete

Founder & Chairman

A pioneer of India's solar industry with nearly 30 years' experience. Began at Tata BP Solar (1995–2007), commissioning plants for 50+ ONGC offshore platforms and delivering India's first 110 kWp grid-connected plant. Set up solar divisions at Reliance Industries and Moser Baer. Has overseen 1.2 GW+ of utility-scale solar installations across leading national and international clients.

Vikram Shetty

Founder & CEO

A renewable-energy entrepreneur with over 20 years across the value chain — consulting, manufacturing, distribution, EPC, O&M, refurbishment and decommissioning. Built Twincity Sunlife to a ₹50 crore topline in six years, set up India operations for Proinso and MecaSolar, and founded Inspire Clean Energy (2015), India's first third-party solar O&M company, scaling it to a successful institutional exit (2024–25).

Umesh Mandora

Founder & COO

An infrastructure and renewable professional with 13+ years in utility-scale solar execution, having delivered 180 MW+ across India. Led India's first agrivoltaic single-axis installation at Sahyadri Farms, Nashik. Strong across EPC execution, engineering coordination and statutory compliance.

Vishmitha Shetty

CHRO

Over 20 years in talent, workforce planning and HR strategy, including 16 years at Larsen & Toubro as Senior Manager, Corporate HR. MBA (HR), Mumbai University. Leads people strategy and a compliance-driven organisation at SunKey.

CA Lalit Purohit

CFO

Chartered Accountant (2012) with deep expertise in project financing, audit, taxation and financial consultancy, including direct and indirect tax litigation. Leads institutional-grade financial reporting and the fiscal discipline investors and lenders expect.

Dr. Sudesh Bhagwat

CTO

An internationally recognised renewable-energy professional with 25+ years of research and 10+ years managing large grid-connected projects. Has worked extensively with ADB, UNDP, the World Bank and USAID, including feasibility studies and capacity-building programmes.

Karmendra Singh Solanki

Head, West Asia Operations

13+ years across solar O&M, EPC and business development in India and West Asia. Spent six years at Inspire Clean Energy before relocating to the UAE in 2021. Holds deep on-ground relationships across the region and leads SunKey's West Asia business.

Umakant Shende

Advisor to the Board

A senior renewable leader with 25+ years spanning Thermax and CleanMax Solar, where he rose from COO to CEO for South East Asia, scaled the team from 10 to 200, and managed 300+ MW of projects. Currently Managing Director at ZEIT Green Development India.

What Makes SunKey Different

Operator's pedigree

Our leadership has built, operated and exited renewable businesses, so we understand assets from the ground up.

Integrated oversight

One team across technical, operational, financial and commercial management.

Technology-led

Monitoring, ticketing and analytics through SolarKey.

Independent

No EPC or manufacturing ties, so every recommendation serves the asset, not a sale.

Investor-grade governance

Reporting and compliance built for funds, lenders and IPPs.

Regional expertise

Deep working knowledge of India and West Asia.

Where We Operate

Operational
India

Mumbai (HQ)

Headquartered in Mumbai, with operations across the country.

Operational
West Asia

Dubai (Operating Base)

Operating base in Dubai; priority growth markets in Saudi Arabia and Bahrain.

~3 Years
Global

Roadmap

A structured roadmap toward wider international markets within roughly three years.

Partner With SunKey

A Strategic Partner For Renewable Infrastructure SunKey works with investors, IPPs, infrastructure funds, and renewable energy operators to improve operational visibility, strengthen asset performance, and support long-term portfolio value.