About Us
Purpose-built, next-generation APAC renewable IPP
Yanara develops, builds, and operates hybrid,
utility-scale renewable plants in India, Australia, and the Philippines.
Our commitment is to
meet
the region’s burgeoning demand for clean power with innovative data-driven and multi-technology
renewable power solutions.
Our Journey
Business founded as BrightNight APAC
India market entry
Philippines market entry
Australia market entry
$250m capital raised for India
Started construction of first hybrid project, Project Holi (formerly Project Optima), in India
$300m capital secured
for the Philippines
Secured grid connection and development approval for Mortlake Energy Hub in Australia
Won Two Firm and Dispatchable Renewable Energy tenders from NHPC and NTPC in India
Commissioning of first phase of 115 MW Project Holi in India
Signed long term power purchase agreement with NTPC for 110 MW of firm and dispatchable energy in India
Signed long term power purchase agreement with NHPC for 120 MW of firm and dispatchable energy in India
Formal spin-off and rebrand as Yanara
Founder
Martin Hermann
Founder and Chairman
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Bio
Over three decades of experience building and scaling businesses in high growth markets. Currently the founder and CEO of BrightNight.
Previously the founder of 8minutenergy (acquired by JPM/KKR) and CAD-UL (acquired by Intel)
Management
Jerome Ortiz
Chief Executive Officer
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Over 19 years’ experience in the power & renewable sector.
Previously: BrightNight APAC, 8minutenergy, MUFG and Standard Chartered.
Henry Yip
Chief Commercial Officer
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Bio
Over 19 years’ experience in the energy and infrastructure sector.
Previously: BrightNight APAC, Clifford Chance LLP and Corrs Chambers Westgarth.
In-Country Leadership
Naveen Khandelwal
Chief Executive Officer, India
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Over 22 years’ experience across corporate development & finance in the power sector.
Previously: BrightNight India, Hero Future Energies and SembCorp Green Infra.
Kapil Kasotia
Chief Operating Officer, India
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Over 20 years’ experience in renewable energy & infrastructure.
Previously: BrightNight India, Sembcorp, Vena Energy and Ampin.
Ronald Abad
Country Manager, Philippines
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Over 31 years’ experience in the Philippines power sector.
Previously: BrightNight Philippines, Aboitiz Power, TeaM Energy, ABB and ACEN.
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Brian Morris
Chief Commercial Officer, Australia
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Bio
Over 30 years’ experience in renewable energy and energy market analytics.
Previously: BrightNight Australia, Macquarie Group and Schneider Electric.
Katie Barnett
Chief Financial Officer, Australia
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Bio
Over 25 years of experience across infrastructure advisory, investments and renewables.
Previously: BrightNight Australia, PwC, PowAR (now Tilt), Origin Energy and Babcock & Brown.
Polly Baranco
Chief Development Officer, Australia
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Bio
Over 22 years’ experience in renewable development, energy finance and M&A.
Previously: BrightNight Australia, LightsourceBP (UK/Australia) and S Power (now AES).
Founder
Martin Hermann
Chairman
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Bio
Over three decades of experience building and scaling businesses in high growth markets. Currently the founder and CEO of BrightNight.
Previously the founder of 8minutenergy (acquired by JPM/KKR) and CAD-UL (acquired by Intel)
Management
Jerome Ortiz
Chief Executive Officer
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Bio
Over 19 years’ experience in the power & renewable sector.
Previously: BrightNight APAC, 8minutenergy, MUFG and Standard Chartered.
Henry Yip
Chief Commercial Officer
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Bio
Over 19 years’ experience in the energy and infrastructure sector.
Previously: BrightNight APAC, Clifford Chance LLP and Corrs Chambers Westgarth.
In-Country Leadership
Naveen Khandelwal
Chief Executive Officer, India
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Bio
Over 22 years’ experience across corporate development & finance in the power sector.
Previously: BrightNight India, Hero Future Energies and SembCorp Green Infra.
Kapil Kasotia
Chief Operating Officer, India
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Bio
Over 20 years’ experience in renewable energy & infrastructure.
Previously: BrightNight India, Sembcorp, Vena Energy and Ampin.
Ronald Abad
Country Manager, Philippines
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Bio
Over 31 years’ experience in the Philippines power sector.
Previously: BrightNight Philippines, Aboitiz Power, TeaM Energy, ABB and ACEN.
Brian Morris
Chief Commercial Officer, Australia
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Bio
Over 30 years’ experience in renewable energy and energy market analytics.
Previously: BrightNight Australia, Macquarie Group and Schneider Electric.
Katie Barnett
Chief Financial Officer, Australia
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Bio
Over 25 years of experience across infrastructure advisory, investments and renewables.
Previously: BrightNight Australia, PwC, PowAR (now Tilt), Origin Energy and Babcock & Brown.
Polly Baranco
Chief Development Officer, Australia
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Bio
Over 22 years’ experience in renewable development, energy finance and M&A.
Previously: BrightNight Australia, LightsourceBP (UK/Australia) and S Power (now AES).
