Ishtiaq A Chisti is developing utility-scale, grid-tied solar projects in Bangladesh and other renewable energy initiatives. He also consults on renewable energy policy matters and private-public partnerships to develop the industry in Bangladesh. Previously, Ishtiaq worked for many years as an engineering manager at Southern California Edison, a major electric utility in the United States.

He has a Master’s degree in Mechanical Mr. Chisti Engineering from the University of California, Berkeley and a Bachelor’s in the same discipline from Texas A&M University.

Current Affiliation

Mr. Chisti is Executive Director of DRE, a renewable energy company registered in Singapore. As a Chief Consultant he consults for IFC, a World Bank Group, and USAID, among others.