Balamurugan MK
Hyderabad
Summary
Wind energy professional with 13+ years of experience in wind resource estimation, site layout optimization, and energy production assessment for large-scale global projects. Skilled in managing dynamic teams, conducting technical due diligence, and verifying turbine suitability. Committed to advancing sustainable energy initiatives and driving continuous improvement in wind resource research and development.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Manager (Section In Charge) - Wind Resource Assessment
JSW Energy ltd
Hyderabad
03.2024 - Current
- Provided technical support to the BD team by delivering AEP results and assessing associated risks to aid in bidding processes
- Supported project execution teams managing 5-6GW by securing timely land approvals for wind potential sites and optimizing layouts
- Conducted technical due diligence for M&A projects, validating asset performance and revising results as needed
- Coordinated with OEMs and third-party consultants to conduct PCVT studies
- Led process improvement initiatives, prepared technical documentation, and reviewed team projects to ensure industry standards compliance
- Assisted the technology team in selecting the appropriate model for JSW project pipelines by comparing assessment results of various turbine models.
Technical Lead - India Hub Site Assessment (APAC, SEA & LATAM)
Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy
Bengaluru
07.2021 - 03.2024
- Contributed to developing next-generation site assessment tools for the siting community
- Enhanced and adjusted siting processes based on project requirements and complexity
- Managed and developed the skills of a team of 12-15 engineers
- Supported team members with end-to-end project execution, addressing daily challenges
- Ensured high-quality work and met project deadlines with full ownership of regional needs.
Assistant Lead Engineer-Global Siting (Southern Europe)
Vestas Technology R&D
Chennai
06.2018 - 07.2021
- Conducted technical value engineering for Mediterranean region projects
- Prepared technical and sales contracts while managing technical risks
- Analysed wind turbine loads and oversaw greenfield project development in Mediterranean and LATAM regions
- Enhanced team competencies for wind and site engineers.
Deputy Manager - Wind Resource Assessment
Sembcorp Green Infra
Delhi
09.2017 - 06.2018
- Managed SGIL mast operations, including installation, commissioning, and maintenance
- Oversaw data quality management for site-specific climate assessments
- Designed and optimized wind farm layouts and conducted energy yield assessment studies.
Assistant Manager- Wind Resource Assessment
Adani Green Energy
Ahmedabad
11.2016 - 08.2017
- Identified potential sites and conducted feasibility studies in India
- Managed met mast installations and maintenance, and oversaw data quality management
- Performed energy yield assessments and estimated energy losses and uncertainties.
Engineer- Renewable Operation Centre
SunEdison
Chennai
03.2016 - 10.2016
- Managed real-time operation and monitoring of utility-scale solar plants
- Conducted downtime analysis, supported field services, and evaluated site performance
- Provided technical support to the field service team.
Senior Engineer- Wind Resource Assessment
Regen Powertech
Chennai
04.2011 - 02.2016
- Collected and reported wind data to support project development
- Analysed wind data and designed wind farm layouts
- Conducted site visits for field verification and performed on-site evaluations.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics and Communication Engineering
Anna University
Chennai, IndiaSkills
- WAsP 12
- WEng 40
- WindPRO 40
- Meteodyn WT 5
- OpenWind
- Global Mapper
Accomplishments
- Deployed to MED-Europe HQ for 6 weeks to support critical projects and enhance knowledge-sharing during tenure with Vestas.
- Awarded 'Star of the Month' in April 2020 for exceptional support and expertise in Iberian projects with Vestas.
- Participated in Siemens Gamesa Siting Leadership Workshop in Madrid, September 2023, to address industry challenges.
- Contributed to securing over 2GW of wind projects through successful bidding at JSW Energy Ltd.
Languages
- English, Full Professional Proficiency
- Tamil, Native Proficiency
- Hindi, Limited Working Proficiency
Timeline
Senior Manager (Section In Charge) - Wind Resource Assessment
JSW Energy ltd
03.2024 - Current
Technical Lead - India Hub Site Assessment (APAC, SEA & LATAM)
Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy
07.2021 - 03.2024
Assistant Lead Engineer-Global Siting (Southern Europe)
Vestas Technology R&D
06.2018 - 07.2021
Deputy Manager - Wind Resource Assessment
Sembcorp Green Infra
09.2017 - 06.2018
Assistant Manager- Wind Resource Assessment
Adani Green Energy
11.2016 - 08.2017
Engineer- Renewable Operation Centre
SunEdison
03.2016 - 10.2016
Senior Engineer- Wind Resource Assessment
Regen Powertech
04.2011 - 02.2016
Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics and Communication Engineering
Anna University
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