Arjan Sidhu
About Arjan Sidhu
Arjan Sidhu serves as the Procurement Director at Intersect Power, where he oversees the procurement of substantial renewable energy assets, including solar photovoltaic modules, wind turbines, and battery storage. He holds advanced degrees in Energy Policy and Business Administration and has extensive experience in the energy sector, including roles at the U.S. Department of Energy and ICF International.
Work at Intersect Power
Arjan Sidhu currently serves as the Procurement Director at Intersect Power, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he oversees the procurement of significant renewable energy resources, including over 12 gigawatts of solar photovoltaic modules and more than 4 gigawatts of wind turbines. His responsibilities also extend to the acquisition of over 1,500 megawatt-hours of battery storage and the procurement of over 4 gigawatts of hydrogen electrolyzers. Prior to his current role, he worked as a Procurement Manager and Development Specialist at Intersect Power, contributing to various projects focused on renewable energy.
Education and Expertise
Arjan Sidhu holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master’s Degree in Energy Policy & Climate from The Johns Hopkins University. Additionally, he was a Visiting Scholar at the University of Cambridge, where he engaged with the Energy Policy Research Group. His educational background equips him with a solid foundation in business and energy policy, enhancing his expertise in procurement within the renewable energy sector.
Background in Renewable Energy
Arjan Sidhu has a diverse background in the renewable energy sector, having worked in various roles that emphasize strategic procurement and energy solutions. His experience includes serving as a Distributed Energy Resources Consultant at ICF International from 2014 to 2017, where he contributed to energy resource management. He also interned at the U.S. Department of Energy in 2013, focusing on vehicle technologies. His involvement with the Clean Energy Leadership Institute as a Fellow in 2019 further showcases his commitment to advancing clean energy initiatives.
Professional Experience
Throughout his career, Arjan Sidhu has held multiple positions that highlight his expertise in procurement and energy policy. He worked as a Business Development Team Lead at The Best Quest from 2012 to 2013. His tenure at Intersect Power included roles as Development Specialist and Procurement Manager before becoming Procurement Director. Additionally, he has served as Adjunct Faculty at The Johns Hopkins University since 2020, teaching courses related to solar energy, science, technology, and policy.
Achievements in Energy Procurement
Arjan Sidhu has demonstrated significant achievements in energy procurement, particularly in the renewable energy sector. He has been involved in the strategic procurement of over 4,000 megavolt-amperes of generator step-up units and has led initiatives to expand wind energy capacity through the procurement of over 4 gigawatts of wind turbines. His focus on energy storage solutions is evident in his oversight of the acquisition of over 1,500 megawatt-hours of battery storage, as well as his leadership in advancing hydrogen energy technologies through the procurement of hydrogen electrolyzers.