D. SURESH BABU
Hyderabad
Summary
Dynamic General Manager with extensive experience at Everrenew Energy Pvt. Ltd., leading Large Scale Solar projects. Proven expertise in project management and cost control, optimizing billing processes and enhancing stakeholder coordination. Achieved significant project milestones through strategic governance and effective contract negotiation, driving successful project execution across multiple states.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager – Projects
Everrenew Energy Pvt. Ltd.
Hyderabad
07.2023 - Current
- Overall responsibility for 125 MW of solar power projects across multiple states
- End-to-end project execution from mobilization to commissioning
- Project governance, cost control, billing, and cash flow management
- Coordination with clients, consultants, vendors, and statutory authorities
General Manager – Projects / Operations
SunEdison Energy India Pvt. Ltd.
07.2017 - 07.2023
- End-to-end leadership for large-scale utility solar projects across multiple states
- Execution from mobilization to commissioning with full financial accountability
- Management of engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning activities
- RA billing, variation management, claims, and cash flow optimization
- Client and stakeholder coordination including MNRE, NTPC, IOCL, and RIL
Senior Manager – Solar Power, Battery Solutions & R&D
HBL Power Systems Ltd.
07.2011 - 07.2017
- Worked in R&D and project execution roles across solar and battery-integrated systems
- Developed an in-house string inverter using proprietary technology
- Achieved IEC certifications and supported market launch of the inverter
- Hands-on exposure to battery manufacturing processes and quality systems
- Execution of grid-connected, off-grid, and hybrid solar projects
Manager – Equipment Engineering (Off-Grid Solar Systems)
ICOMM Tele Ltd.
07.2009 - 07.2011
- Design and execution of off-grid solar power systems for government and private customers
- System engineering covering PV arrays, battery banks, inverters, and BOS
- Installation, testing, and commissioning of remote and telecom power systems
- Secured TEC-BSNL, RDSO, DGS&D, CPRI, and ETDC approvals
Engineer – Electronics (SMPS)
XL Tele & Energy Ltd.
07.2004 - 07.2009
Service Engineer
TTI Ltd.
07.2000 - 07.2004
Education
B.Tech - Electronics & Communication Engineering
NIBMT
01.2002
Diploma - Electronics & Communication Engineering
V.M.R. Warangal
01.1997
NIBMS - Management Program
Skills
- Project management
- Cost control
- Stakeholder coordination
- Project governance
- Billing optimization
- Contract negotiation
Professional Highlights
- 24 years of experience across power electronics and renewable energy
- 500+ MW solar portfolio delivered across utility-scale, rooftop, and hybrid projects
- Full P&L ownership of multi-hundred Crore INR EPC portfolios
- Strong exposure to Solar + BESS / Hybrid systems and battery manufacturing
- Worked with marquee clients including NTPC, IOCL, BSNL, MNRE, and RIL
Core Leadership And Functional Expertise
- Large Utility-scale and rooftop solar project leadership (EPC / IPP)
- Solar + Hybrid Systems & BESS Integration
- Business Strategy, Market Development & Tendering
- P&L Ownership, Budgeting & Financial Governance
- EPC Contracts, Claims, Variations & RA Billing
- Cost Optimization & Margin Improvement
- Vendor Negotiation & Strategic Partnerships
- Regulatory Compliance & Statutory Approvals
- HSE, Quality & Risk Management
- Building & Leading High-Performance Teams
Languages
- English
- Hindi
- Telugu
Executive Profile - Summary
Senior renewable energy leader with 24 years of professional experience, including 20 years dedicated to the solar industry. Proven track record in utility-scale and rooftop solar projects, hybrid systems, and emerging BESS solutions. Successfully delivered and led a cumulative solar portfolio of 500+ MW, including large-scale projects. Strong expertise across P&L ownership, EPC execution, business strategy, tendering, commercial governance, billing, cash flow optimization, and cross-functional leadership.
Timeline
General Manager – Projects
Everrenew Energy Pvt. Ltd.
07.2023 - Current
General Manager – Projects / Operations
SunEdison Energy India Pvt. Ltd.
07.2017 - 07.2023
Senior Manager – Solar Power, Battery Solutions & R&D
HBL Power Systems Ltd.
07.2011 - 07.2017
Manager – Equipment Engineering (Off-Grid Solar Systems)
ICOMM Tele Ltd.
07.2009 - 07.2011
Engineer – Electronics (SMPS)
XL Tele & Energy Ltd.
07.2004 - 07.2009
Service Engineer
TTI Ltd.
07.2000 - 07.2004
B.Tech - Electronics & Communication Engineering
NIBMT
Diploma - Electronics & Communication Engineering
V.M.R. Warangal