Our Board of Directors

The Solar Village Project is guided by a passionate and hands-on leadership team committed to building a more equitable and sustainable world through clean energy access. Our board brings deep experience in renewable energy, community development, and social impact across both local and global contexts.

Joseph Kselman – Executive Director

Joseph founded the Solar Village Project in 2014 with a vision to fight energy poverty through practical, scalable solar solutions. Based in Maryland, USA, he oversees SVP’s global strategy, partnerships, and operations, with a particular focus on India and underserved communities across the Global South. Joseph holds a degree from Indiana University and brings over a decade of experience in renewable energy and nonprofit leadership.

Jaiveer Verma – Managing Director, India Operations

Jaiveer brings over 25 + years of Business Operations experience across national & global companies, His expertise in the renewable energy is a leading driving force for SVSSPF & SVP Solar CSR initiatives and contributions all across India.

Jaiveer leads SVSSPF & SVP’s programs in India, managing complete end to end solutions and services like projects strategic planning, executions and installations, logistics, and community partnerships across all states of India. With a strong in-depth knowledge of solar industry and rural India, he ensures that all the projects are tailored to local needs and implemented with care. His leadership is central to SVSSPF-SVP’s ability to deliver high-impact solar solutions where they’re needed most.