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Jaymin gajjar

Gurgaon

Summary

A dynamic Renewable Energy professional with over a decade of experience in solar energy, knowledge management, and policy analysis. Currently serving as Knowledge Management Consultant at the International Solar Alliance (ISA), spearheading global knowledge initiatives across 122 member countries to accelerate solar energy adoption. Proven expertise in implementing large-scale RE projects and conducting market analysis, with a strong focus on stakeholder engagement and policy development in the renewable energy sector.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Consultant – Knowledge Management

INTERNATIONAL SOLAR ALLIANCE (ISA)
Gurgaon
12.2023 - Current
  • Company Overview: Spearheading global knowledge initiatives across 122 member countries to accelerate solar energy adoption
  • Develop and implement knowledge management strategies, including conceptualizing new knowledge products to disseminate solar energy knowledge across member countries
  • Leading the development of technical frameworks and guidelines for emerging solar technologies, including floating solar and agrivoltaics systems
  • Design and deliver capacity-building programs focused on solar project financing and technical implementation for participants from member countries
  • Prepare Terms of Reference (TORs) and Request for Proposals (RFPs) for various solar energy initiatives aligned with organizational objectives (Prepared 7 RFPs for various solar energy initiatives)
  • Manage the development and implementation of digital knowledge-sharing platforms and products in collaboration with external partners (Developed and successfully launched ISA Intranet for staff members)
  • Provide technical advisory support to member countries on solar energy deployment and capacity development
  • Coordinate stakeholder consultations and knowledge exchange programs to promote best practices in the solar energy sector
  • Spearheading global knowledge initiatives across 122 member countries to accelerate solar energy adoption

Senior Associate

CENTER FOR STUDY OF SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY & POLICY (CSTEP)
Bengaluru
09.2016 - 11.2023
  • Provided technical support for the policy development in solar energy
  • Carried out evidence-based policy research and tracked market developments
  • Designed both large-scale and small-scale RE projects
  • Developed detailed engineering and technical models to analyze the performance of RE systems
  • Built financial models (to evaluate IRR, NPV, LCOE & payback) for different RE systems
  • Conducted regular stakeholder meetings and consultations
  • Developed policy recommendations based on the research findings
  • Conceptualized new research ideas to raise funds for boosting the growth of RE
  • Written policy briefs, issues, and white papers to circulate among government officials and the relevant stakeholders
  • Published research findings in reports, journals, conference proceedings, and opinion pieces
  • Engaged with key stakeholders including industries, think tanks, and academic institutions
  • Worked on CSTEP’s research projects

Technical Manager

CHOICE SOLAR
Mumbai
03.2016 - 08.2016
  • Assisted the sales team in identifying potential clients in Mumbai (using Google Earth) and performed site visits to check the feasibility
  • Visited a total 30 sites and submitted detailed project proposals with techno-commercial details
  • Completed designing of 5 MW and handled installation of 800 kW solar rooftop plants
  • Developed technical specifications and finalized scope of work for engineering firms and contractors
  • Monitored the performance of installed systems

Project Associate

GUJARAT ENERGY RESEARCH & MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE (GERMI)
Gandhinagar
11.2014 - 02.2016
  • Involved in site inspection, designing, vendor selection, and technical documentation of different solar projects
  • Designed overall 2.5 MW capacity of solar rooftop systems (2.1 MW for 21 Government buildings and 400 kW for 161 residential houses) and prepared DPRs for those systems
  • It was a part of '5 MW Gandhinagar Solar Rooftop PV Programme' pilot project
  • Developed an Android application ‘Solar PV Potential’ and gained media exposure
  • Involved in the design/ patent registration process for the innovations
  • Prepared 'Solar Thermal Atlas' for the various states of India

Solar PV Engineer

ADS PROJECTS & SYSTEMS PRIVATE LIMITED
New Delhi
09.2013 - 09.2014
  • Designed solar rooftop systems of overall 10 MW for residential and institutional buildings
  • Performed troubleshooting of existing solar rooftop systems of 100 kW capacity
  • Involved in business development activities
  • Worked as a trainer in the training & development programs of PVSyst and PVSOL

Education

Master of Technology (M Tech) - Energy Systems & Technology (Solar Energy)

School of Solar Energy, Pandit Deendayal Energy University (PDEU)
01.2013

Bachelor of Engineering (B E) - Electronics & Communication

LDRP Institute of Technology & Research, Gujarat University
01.2010

Skills

  • Knowledge Management
  • Knowledge Product Development
  • Technology & Policy Analysis
  • Capacity Building
  • Training & Workshop Management
  • Solar Energy System Design
  • Market Trends Analysis
  • Stakeholder Engagement
  • Project Development
  • Financial Modelling
  • Qualitative Research
  • Quantitative Research
  • International Collaborations
  • Partnership Development
  • PVSyst
  • PVSOL
  • HOMER
  • System Advisory Model (SAM)

Publications

Budget Focus: Industry hopes and expectations, POWER LINE, 01/01/22, https://powerline.net.in/2022/01/25/budget-focus/, India Solar Energy Market Outlook 2022, SOLAR QUARTER, 12/31/21, https://solarquarter.com/2021/12/31/india-solar-energy-market-outlook-2022/, Sunny Side: Floating and Canal-top Photovoltaic Technologies Key to Achieve Solar Target, RENEWABLE WATCH, 12/13/21, https://renewablewatch.in/2021/12/13/sunny-side/, Emerging technologies to enhance large scale PV project performance, SOLAR QUARTER, 09/01/21, https://cstep.in/drupal/sites/default/files/2021-09/JayminSolarQuarter-%20India%20Aug-Sep(REI)%20Issue%202021.pdf, Clean Energy for Clean Air, MEDIUM, 09/01/21, https://cstep.medium.com/clean-energy-for-clean-air-11e205c81d51, What are the new market opportunities for Indian developers in solar + storage space?, SOLAR QUARTER, 05/01/21, https://cstep.in/drupal/sites/default/files/2021-06/Jaymin%20article%20SolarQuarter-%20India%20April%20May%202021.pdf, Floating solar in India: The now and how of it, SOLAR QUARTER, 04/01/21, https://cstep.in/drupal/sites/default/files/2021-05/SolarQuarter-Jaymin.pdf, How to make rooftop solar attractive to DISCOMs?, MEDIUM, 08/01/20, https://cstep.medium.com/how-to-make-rooftop-solar-attractive-to-discoms-f8433552837e, Improved solar power yield: A silver lining in times of COVID-19, ET Energy World, 06/15/20, https://energy.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/renewable/improved-solar-power-yield-a-silver-lining-in-times-of-covid-19/76380730, Zero energy buildings: Decarbonizing India by tapping the sun, PV TECH Magazine, 10/29/18, https://www.pv-tech.org/guest-blog/zero-energy-buildings-decarbonising-india-by-tapping-the-sun, Reshaping Buildings by Harnessing Solar Energy, Deccan Herald, 03/31/18, https://www.deccanherald.com/content/667603/reshaping-buildings-harness-solar-energy.html, State DISCOMs playing spoiler on open access for solar power, Financial Express, 09/07/17, http://www.financialexpress.com/industry/state-discoms-playing-spoiler-on-open-access-for-solar-power/844902/, India's solar race: Why are EPC players scrambling?, Economic Times, 03/14/17, https://energy.economictimes.indiatimes.com/energy-speak/india-s-solar-race-why-are-epc-players-scrambling/2224, Sourcing Energy from Space, Deccan Herald, 03/07/17, https://www.deccanherald.com/content/599859/sourcing-energy-space.html, Economic Effect of Rooftop Photovoltaic Penetration on Retail Rates of Bangalore Electricity Supply Company, International Journal of Energy Economics and Policy, 9, 1, 10/20/18, Modelling of Solar Thermal Power Plant Using Parabolic Trough Collector, Journal of Power and Energy Engineering, 4, 8, 08/02/16, Solar PV Energy Generation Map of Karnataka, India, Smart Grid and Renewable Energy, 6, 12, 12/30/15, Comparative Techno-Economic Analysis of Rooftop PV (RTPV) Systems in Various States in India, 8th Annual International Conference on Climate Change, Tata Institute of Social Sciences, 08/04/17, Current Losses at String Combiner Boxes in 5MW Grid Connected Photovoltaic Power Plant, International Congress on Renewable Energy (ICORE), 12/16/12

Certifiedtrainingprograms

  • Train Of Trainers Renewable PtX, Skill Nation, International PtX Hub, GiZ, 02/27/24 - 03/07/24
  • Microsoft PowerPoint, Skill Nation, Virtual, 08/27/22
  • Building Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV), University of Ulster, United Kingdom, Pandit Deendayal Petroleum University, Gandhinagar, 07/25/12
  • Crystalline Silicon Fabrication and Characterization Process, NCPRE & IIT-Bombay, 04/19/12 - 04/21/12
  • Solar Photovoltaics, ISTE & Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, School of Solar Energy, Pandit Deendayal Petroleum University, Gandhinagar, 12/12/11 - 12/22/11

Timeline

Consultant – Knowledge Management

INTERNATIONAL SOLAR ALLIANCE (ISA)
12.2023 - Current

Senior Associate

CENTER FOR STUDY OF SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY & POLICY (CSTEP)
09.2016 - 11.2023

Technical Manager

CHOICE SOLAR
03.2016 - 08.2016

Project Associate

GUJARAT ENERGY RESEARCH & MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE (GERMI)
11.2014 - 02.2016

Solar PV Engineer

ADS PROJECTS & SYSTEMS PRIVATE LIMITED
09.2013 - 09.2014

Master of Technology (M Tech) - Energy Systems & Technology (Solar Energy)

School of Solar Energy, Pandit Deendayal Energy University (PDEU)

Bachelor of Engineering (B E) - Electronics & Communication

LDRP Institute of Technology & Research, Gujarat University

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