Vinay Gopalan started his career in the Indian Automobile industry in Production Planning after finishing his Engineering Degree in Production from Nagpur University. After completing his MBA from Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya, Indore in Marketing and Information Technology, he worked with major Indian Renewable Energy companies such as Conergy, Emmvee and KotakUrja. During this period he had worked with various state and central Government Organisations, interacting with the relevant officers for various government tenders and executing the projects. He has significant experience in solar rural electrifications and has enjoyed his contributions in this field.

In 2011, Vinay started his own company-Green Ripples Pvt Ltd. and as Director and Head of Marketing, has successfully completed over 500 solar projects from KW to MW Scale. Significant contribution has been in the area of solar pumps and electrification for rural and tribal areas. He has Experience of working with various central and State Nodal Agency & Discoms, regulatory authorities such as Ministry of New and Renewable Energy(MNRE), Chhattisgarh State Renewable Energy Development Agency (CREDA), Punjab Energy Development Agency (PEDA), Rajasthan Renewable Energy Corporation Limited(RRECL),C-Dit, Kerala, UPNEDA and HAREDA. He has strong expertise in Operations Management, Vendor management and deep sector understanding having worked with most leading Solar Module manufacturers & Inverter Manufacturers. He is also Zonal Manager for Chhattisgarh Solar welfare association. Vinay is also promoting E-learning education in various School of Tribal areas.