Ankit Agrawal
Noida
Summary
Project Management Professional with over 15 years of experience in the renewable energy sector and energy storage systems, demonstrating expertise across the entire project lifecycle. Successfully led the implementation of India’s largest Battery Energy Storage System project, showcasing strong techno-commercial skills. Proven track record in business development and strategic solution formulation, focusing on solar PV, wind, and emerging technologies to meet client energy needs effectively. Currently pursuing doctoral studies in sustainable development and supply chain to further enhance knowledge and contribute to the academic and professional fields.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Deputy General Manager
Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited
New Delhi
04.2024 - Current
- Responsible for managing multiple large scale projects (about 2 GW of SPV, and 1000MW/2000MWh ESS), from conception through to successful implementation, with a focus on operational excellence and innovation
- My expertise encompasses strategic planning, project management, technology integration, regulatory compliance, stakeholder engagement, and the development of standardized processes
- To pursue opportunities for entering new markets avenue, analyze market trend to inform strategic decision
- Lead cross-functional teams, managing large-scale tender processes, and navigating complex regulatory landscapes to deliver project on time and within budget
- Supported financial modelling and project viability analysis, ensuring alignment with internal financial goals and technical requirements
- Develop strategic partnerships with key stakeholders, including lending agencies, financial institutions, and government bodies, to enhance business opportunities and drive growth
- Expertly amalgamate diverse renewable energy sources with storage technologies to create innovative energy solutions
- Conduct feasibility studies and power purchase and sale agreements to evaluate the viability and potential impact of proposed energy solutions
- Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to address project implementation challenges proactively, ensuring project success
Sr. Manager
Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited
04.2021 - 03.2024
- Setting up of 100MW/160MWp SPV with 40MW/120MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project at Chhattisgarh, India
- The position encompassed various roles and responsibilities as follows: To lead nominated projects and responsible for planning, scheduling, construction monitoring, commissioning, contract closure and commercial settlement within the stipulate time frame
- Responsible for technical and commercial aspects from kick-off to completion, ensuring adherence to technical, commercial and quality standards
- Coordination and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, including government bodies, clients, contractors, consultants, financing institutes, and owner engineers
- Drive actions and implement recovery plans as necessary
- Organize and conduct review meetings with site teams to assess progress, address issues, and realign project activities as needed
- Provide detailed monthly reports to senior management and other stakeholders, highlighting project status, key achievements, issues, risks, and corrective actions taken
- Mediate conflicts among team members or stakeholders to maintain a collaborative environment for timely project completion
- Manage resources, contracts, compliances, claims, and change orders
- Identify suitable land parcels, conduct thorough due diligence, obtain necessary permits and approvals, and finalize legal contracts and agreements for land and water bodies
- Negotiate with landowners or government authorities for acquisition terms, considering factors like price, lease agreements, access rights etc
- Engage with local communities and stakeholders to address concerns and enable sustainability through education and CSR activities
- Involved in rendering various services to multiple organizations for various BESS applications, KUSUM scheme, and ground and floating solar projects for more than 500MW capacity
- The position encompassed various tasks as follows: Develop and implement strategies regarding the project conceptualization and stakeholder management, including statutory bodies and financial institutions, to ensure economic viability, risk assessment, and approvals required for the project
- Collaborate in site selection, contribute to tender preparation, and engage in discussions with various stakeholders such as state government bodies and financial institutions to assess the techno-commercial viability of the project
- Monitoring physical and financial progress, employing effective risk and contract management, and resource management to achieve the project objective
- Facilitate discussion and finalization of Power Purchase/sale Agreements with clients
- Analyze client energy profiles and their demand and support clients through providing integrated energy solutions
Manager
Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited
07.2016 - 03.2021
- Involved in rendering PMC services to various industry giants for a project capacity of more than 500MW for various significant-scale ground-based solar PV and floating projects
- Involved in preparing Pre-feasibility reports and detailed project reports for various clients
- Commissioning of various solar and Wind-related 'Build-owned-operated' model projects under VGF schemes
Dy. Manager
Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited
06.2013 - 06.2016
- Spearheaded the role of project manager for the establishment of a Solar PV projects in Rajasthan, India
- Site selection, radiation data analysis, tender preparation, discussion with various government bodies and ministries, fulfilment of statutory compliances for solar thermal (CSP) and PV projects, and discussion with different financial institutions about finalizing project viability
Sr. Executive (Product Development Engineer)
Thermax Ltd.
Pune
07.2009 - 06.2013
- To design and develop a new solar concentrator that can be used for various industrial applications in domestic and international markets
- To integrate different solar thermal concentrators across different industrial verticals
- To automate the proposal system for Solar thermal systems
- Performance evaluation using field and solar radiation data for various types of concentrators for Industrial applications
- Ray tracing analysis of Solar Concentrator for curved mirror and Solar Grade mirror to find out the Interceptor Factor
- Development of actuator system, cavity type receivers for Solar Concentrator
- To develop proposals for Fired heaters for refining applications
Education
MASTER OF ENGINEERING (M.E.) - Mechanical
Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS)
Pilani01.2009
BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING (B.E.) - Mechanical
Raipur Institute of Technology
Chhattisgarh01.2007
12th Grade Exam -
Holy cross higher secondary school
Raipur, Chhattisgarh01.2002
10th Grade Exam -
Holy cross higher secondary school
Raipur, Madhya Pradesh01.2000
Skills
- Project management
- Regulatory compliance
- Financial analysis
- Stakeholder engagement
- Risk assessment
- Strategic planning
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Contract negotiation
- Market analysis
- Supply chain management
Publications
- Research Paper on 'Renewable Energy Integration and Deployment Strategies: A Case Study for Chhattisgarh'
- Article in EQ International magazine on 'Hybrid Cooling System- Solar Amalgamated with Biogas'
Certification
Certificate in Project Management
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 04/17/85
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Indian
Patents
- Solar Dish
- A Solar Concentrator
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Deputy General Manager
Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited
04.2024 - Current
Sr. Manager
Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited
04.2021 - 03.2024
Manager
Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited
07.2016 - 03.2021
Dy. Manager
Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited
06.2013 - 06.2016
Sr. Executive (Product Development Engineer)
Thermax Ltd.
07.2009 - 06.2013
MASTER OF ENGINEERING (M.E.) - Mechanical
Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS)
BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING (B.E.) - Mechanical
Raipur Institute of Technology
12th Grade Exam -
Holy cross higher secondary school
10th Grade Exam -
Holy cross higher secondary school
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