Naveen Somasundaram is Director – Business Development (South) at TERI. A senior energy and carbon markets professional with over two decades of experience, he brings deep expertise in renewable energy, commercial strategy, and strategic stakeholder management. Throughout his career, Naveen has driven new market entry and the commercialisation of emerging clean-energy technologies. His track record spans utility-scale wind, solar, and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), alongside extensive work across global carbon markets. He has led CER/VER transactions, CDM project development, ERPA negotiations, and cross-border carbon credit structuring. A seasoned negotiator, Naveen has frequently represented organizations at international forums to build high-impact partnerships. His core focus areas include clean-energy transition, regulatory affairs, power sector commercialisation, and sustainability strategy.