Ramesh Kumar is an entrepreneur and pioneer in biomass energy solutions with more than 35 years of experience in renewable energy technologies, biomass fuel systems, and sustainable energy entrepreneurship. He is the CEO of LWP BIOCOAL, and co-developer of biomass torrefaction technology that converts agricultural waste into coal-like BIOCOAL or BIOCHAR, offering a low-carbon alternative fuel with significant global market potential.  

Ramesh is also Chairman and Managing Director of Nishant Bioenergy Pvt. Ltd., a company specialising in biomass pellet plants, pellet-fuelled cook stoves, and carbon-neutral energy systems. Over the course of his career, Ramesh has worked extensively on developing decentralised bioenergy solutions that utilise agricultural waste to produce clean and affordable fuel, helping create local green enterprises and sustainable employment across India.

He has been recognised internationally for his work in sustainable energy innovation, including receiving the prestigious Ashden Award in 2005 presented in London by HRH Prince Charles, and the PCRA Award for biomass combustion technology design.