Badri Kothandaraman
Badri Kothandaraman has served as the President and CEO of Enphase Energy since September 2017, having initially joined as Chief Operating Officer in April 2017. He has been instrumental in driving the company's growth and profitability, leveraging over 21 years of experience in the semiconductor industry. Under his leadership, Enphase Energy has seen a significant turnaround, with a focus on operational excellence and expanding its offerings in solar, storage, and energy management. Badri Kothandaraman joined Enphase Energy as Chief Operating Officer in April 2017 and was appointed President and CEO in September 2017. He led a significant financial turnaround, transforming Enphase from a struggling company into a profitable leader in renewable energy. During his 21-year career at Cypress Semiconductor, he held various leadership roles, including Executive Vice President of the Data Communications Division from 2011 to 2016. Kothandaraman holds eight U.S. patents, showcasing his contributions to technology and innovation. He also spearheaded the expansion of Enphase's product offerings to include integrated home energy systems, such as the IQ Battery storage system. His leadership continues to drive Enphase's mission of advancing a sustainable future through innovative home energy management.
Career Milestones
- Joined Enphase Energy as Chief Operating Officer in April 2017 and appointed President and CEO in September 2017.
- Led Enphase’s transformation from a struggling company to a profitable leader in renewable energy.
- Drove operational excellence and product expansion into solar, storage, and energy management solutions.
- Spent 21 years at Cypress Semiconductor, including serving as Executive Vice President of the Data Communications Division from 2011 to 2016.
- Holds eight U.S. patents, reflecting his strong technical expertise and innovation.
- Spearheaded the launch of integrated home energy systems like the IQ Battery storage system.
About Enphase Energy
Enphase Energy, founded in 2006, is a global energy technology company specializing in solar microinverters, battery storage, and EV charging solutions. They help residential customers achieve energy independence and manage solar generation, storage, and communication on one platform. Core features include IQ Microinverters for efficient power conversion and the Enphase App for monitoring. Benefits include reliable, resilient, and scalable clean energy systems.