Commercial viability
Exploring sustainability ideas that can work as practical ventures, not just as abstract ideals.
ENTREPRENEURSHIP × SUSTAINABILITY
DYUTTIT SETHI
I connect environmental research, renewable-energy entrepreneurship and field-facing initiatives to make sustainability more practical and accessible.
Making sustainability accessible.
Founder Researcher Student
SELECTED WORK / 2026
Ideas Into Impact.
Exploring sustainability through research, entrepreneurship and real-world initiatives.
ABOUT
Building at the intersection of energy, economics and environmental research.
I am an IB Diploma student at Jayshree Periwal International School, focused on renewable energy, economics, entrepreneurship and evidence-led sustainability work.
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Student Entrepreneur. Environmental Researcher. Clean Energy Advocate.
I am interested in climate work that moves beyond awareness: research that explains a problem clearly, ventures that test practical models and initiatives that connect with real communities.
Through Sunvayu Analytics, I explore renewable-energy ownership as something more accessible and community-oriented. The venture has raised approximately $2,500-$3,000, and its blog gives me a place to write about clean energy, sustainability and environmental challenges.
My independent research looks at AI, satellite imagery, biodiversity conservation and rooftop-solar policy. I am also developing Clean Energy Equity Lab and have participated in an environmental impact initiative in Nagaland involving engagement with the Chief Minister's office.
IB Diploma student at Jayshree Periwal International SchoolFounder of Sunvayu Analytics and Sunvayu Analytics BlogDeveloping Clean Energy Equity Lab as an in-progress research-and-action initiativeParticipated in an environmental impact initiative in Nagaland involving engagement with the Chief Minister's officeInterested in environmental sustainability, entrepreneurship, economics and emerging technologiesResearch interests include AI, satellite imagery, biodiversity conservation and rooftop-solar policy
Research discipline
Using evidence, caveats and limitations to understand where technology and policy can realistically help.
Energy access
Focusing on clean-energy systems that become more affordable and accessible to households.
Academic base
Building from environmental systems, economics and business management as a connected foundation.
FEATURED VENTURE
Sunvayu Analytics
My flagship renewable-energy venture, built around accessible clean-energy ownership, sustainability writing and early venture development.
Renewable Energy / Entrepreneurship
Making renewable ownership feel less exclusive.
Sunvayu Analytics is the venture where I bring together clean-energy research, business thinking and public-facing sustainability writing. Its mission is to make renewable energy feel more accessible, shared and understandable.
The project has raised approximately $2,500-$3,000 in early funding and is supported by the Sunvayu Analytics blog, where I publish writing on renewable energy, environmental challenges and clean-energy access.
Approximate early funding raised for the renewable-energy venture.
Started and operates Sunvayu Analytics.
Clean-energy ownership as a shared community asset.
Founded Sunvayu Analytics
Started the renewable-energy venture with a focus on making clean-energy ownership more accessible.
Raised early funding
Secured approximate early funding for the renewable-energy venture.
Published sustainability writing
Built the Sunvayu Analytics blog around renewable energy, environmental challenges and sustainability ideas.
Sunvayu Blog
Renewable-energy explainers
Accessible writing on how clean-energy systems work and why they matter.
Read on sunvayuanalytic.blog Sunvayu BlogEnvironmental challenges
Short-form analysis on sustainability issues and practical responses.
Read on sunvayuanalytic.blog Sunvayu BlogClean-energy access
Ideas connected to affordability, shared ownership and wider household adoption.
Read on sunvayuanalytic.blogRESEARCH
Independent research with clear scope and evidence.
Two research projects connecting environmental data, policy design and clean-energy adoption.
AI / Remote Sensing / Conservation
Predicting Urban Biodiversity Loss Using Deep Learning on Satellite Imagery
Abstract: An independent research project exploring whether convolutional neural networks trained on multispectral satellite data can forecast biodiversity risk in urban green spaces.
Objective: Test whether satellite imagery and deep-learning models can help identify urban biodiversity risk early enough to guide conservation decisions.
- The paper examines Singapore, Sao Paulo and Nairobi as study areas.
- Preliminary Singapore subset results report R2 values of 0.71 for 12-month bird richness prediction and 0.64 for plant richness prediction.
- The paper identifies fragmentation velocity, patch-shape complexity and vegetation-index trends as important signals.
- Limitations include uneven citizen-science biodiversity reporting and the need for validation before conservation deployment.
CNNsSentinel-2GBIFeBirdUrban biodiversity
Methodology
- Uses multispectral satellite imagery and biodiversity observations from public datasets.
- Frames the work around city-level case studies in Singapore, Sao Paulo and Nairobi.
- Explores CNN-based prediction of future bird and plant richness signals.
Limitations
- Citizen-science biodiversity observations are uneven across regions and species.
- The results require more validation before they can support conservation deployment.
- The reported Singapore subset is preliminary and should be read with that scope in mind.
Policy / Solar Adoption / Energy Equity
How Effective Are Indian Rooftop-Solar Subsidies in Increasing Household Adoption?
Abstract: A mixed-method research paper using evidence available up to December 2024 to assess rooftop-solar subsidies, affordability barriers and state-level adoption differences in India.
Objective: Evaluate how effectively rooftop-solar subsidies support household adoption, and where affordability, financing and implementation barriers remain.
- The paper reports 3,138.94 MW of residential rooftop capacity installed with CFA by 31 October 2024.
- PM-Surya Ghar had produced approximately 6.3 lakh installations by December 2024.
- Adoption was highly concentrated, with Gujarat accounting for a particularly large share of subsidised residential capacity.
- The paper concludes that subsidies help, but finance, installers, roofs, net-metering and DISCOM performance also shape adoption.
PM-Surya GharCFADISCOMsAffordabilityPolicy
Methodology
- Uses evidence available up to December 2024.
- Compares policy design, residential rooftop capacity data and state-level adoption differences.
- Examines affordability, installer access, rooftop constraints, financing and implementation bottlenecks.
Limitations
- The analysis is limited to evidence available by December 2024.
- State-level adoption patterns are shaped by factors beyond subsidies alone.
- Household-level survey work would be needed to deepen conclusions about affordability and access.
CLEAN ENERGY EQUITY LAB
A focused look at who can actually access clean energy.
An in-development initiative connected to my rooftop-solar research, organized around research, analysis, solutions and recommendations.
Research
Completed foundation / planned fieldworkConnected to the completed rooftop-solar subsidy paper, with household research and stakeholder interviews planned for deeper evidence.
Analysis
PlannedCompare costs, subsidies, financing requirements and estimated payback periods across income groups.
Solutions
PlannedExplore practical models such as community solar, microfinancing, shared ownership and pay-as-you-save financing.
Recommendations
PlannedDevelop clear policy recommendations after research findings are available and documented.
Research connection
Built from the rooftop-solar subsidy paper.
The lab builds on the completed rooftop-solar subsidy paper, especially its findings on affordability, state-level differences, financing barriers and access.
PROJECT 03 / FIELD ENGAGEMENT
NAGALAND
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT INITIATIVE
Nagaland, India
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT INITIATIVE
I participated in an environmental impact project in Nagaland involving direct engagement with the Chief Minister's office. The initiative focused on environmental development and sustainability in the region.
This record stays intentionally careful: it describes participation and office-level engagement without claiming endorsement, supervision or verified outcomes beyond the available documentation.
LocationNagaland, IndiaInvolvementEnvironmental initiative participantStatusText-first verified record
Role and responsibilities
Participated in the environmental initiative and contributed to sustainability-focused project work connected to the broader regional effort.
Chief Minister's office engagement
The project involved engagement with the Chief Minister's office. No endorsement, partnership or supervision is claimed without documentation.
Environmental objectives
The initiative focused on environmental development and sustainability in Nagaland, presented without unverified impact metrics.
Documented activities
The project record is limited to verified activity records, field notes and documented outcomes.
EXPERIENCE + ACTIVITIES
A timeline of venture work, service, sport and sustainability learning.
A concise record of the roles and activities that have shaped my work across energy, service, teamwork and sustainability.
Class 11
SAP Energy
Renewable-energy research and development internship
Contributed to research and development work around renewable-energy implementation and learned how renewable resources can be applied effectively in real-world contexts.
Class 11
Sunvayu Analytics
Founder
Founded a renewable-energy venture focused on making clean-energy ownership more accessible through community-oriented models.
Class 11
Sunvayu Analytics Blog
Founder and writer
Runs an online platform publishing blogs about renewable energy, sustainability and environmental challenges.
Class 9
PARVAAH
Management volunteer
Supported a community-service organization helping underprivileged children, with work focused on management and coordination.
Class 10
SFLML
Management and registration volunteer
Helped with management and registration for a student-learning organization and learned about advocacy for the right cause.
Class 10
Kartavya
Management volunteer
Supported an organization helping single mothers and reflected on how small actions can improve someone's situation.
Class 11
ISSO
Football player
Played in a school football tournament, building teamwork, coordination and sportsmanship.
ECONOMICS / BUSINESS CLUB
Green economy interests
My academic interests connect economics and sustainability through questions around green finance, carbon taxes, energy pricing and sustainable business.
Green financeCarbon taxesEnergy pricingSustainable business
EDUCATION
IB subjects and climate-focused course participation.
My coursework gives me a base in environmental systems, economics, business management and analytical thinking.
Jayshree Periwal International School
IB Diploma subjects
Higher Level
Environmental Systems and SocietiesEconomicsBusiness ManagementStandard Level
Mathematics Analysis and ApproachesHindi BEnglish AClimate (You Can) Change
Cornell University
Climate Change: From Puzzles to Policy
UCLA
CONTACT
Let's talk about clean energy, research or a sustainability idea.
I am open to conversations around renewable energy, environmental research, student-led initiatives and sustainability-focused venture ideas.
Email Dyuttit