VISHNU PRIYA

• Performed annual PVsyst simulations and optimized system performance by identifying and minimizing DC/AC cable losses, module mismatch, temperature losses, shading effects, solar irradiance variation, and inverter inefficiencies.
• Determined optimal module tilt and orientation based on site-specific latitude and weather data.
• Cable & Wiring Solutions: Designed and implemented wiring harnesses and cable layouts, integrating MC04 connectors with truck bus IPCs for robust tracker system connectivity.
• System Load Assessment: Performed load and backup calculations, supporting both grid-tied and standalone (microgrid) solutions to meet reliability and performance goals.
• Solar PV Design & BESS Integration: Designed ground-mounted, rooftop, and carport PV systems, including integrated Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). Delivered comprehensive layout drawings, Single Line Diagrams (SLDs), and voltage drop calculations for commercial-scale systems.
• EV Charging Station Design: Conducted load analysis, charger sizing, layout preparation, and SLD development for commercial EV charging infrastructure projects.
• Technical Documentation & Review: Reviewed design packages and compiled final technical documentation for client submission. Led design review meetings and conducted technical training for internal engineering teams.
• Team Leadership: Successfully led a team of 5 engineers and designers—delegating tasks, mentoring junior staff, and ensuring timely, high-quality project delivery.
• Client-Focused Engineering: Collaborated with project management and business development teams to secure new clients by delivering customized PVsyst performance reports. Tailored system sizing and configuration to meet site-specific energy requirements.
• Solar Tracker Electrical Design: Engineered electrical designs for solar tracker systems from various manufacturers, ensuring compliance with control systems and electrical safety standards.
• Cable & Wiring Solutions: Designed and implemented wiring harnesses and cable layouts, integrating MC04 connectors with truck bus IPCs for robust tracker system connectivity.
• System Load Assessment: Performed load and backup calculations, supporting both grid-tied and standalone (microgrid) solutions to meet reliability and performance goals.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Coordinated with internal teams across engineering to deliver over 100MW of completed solar, storage, and EV infrastructure designs

Key Projects Executed:

• 100 MW Utility-Scale PV Project – Full-system design and optimization, including layout, SLDs, cable sizing, and performance simulations for large-scale deployment.
• 50 MW PV + BESS Project – Engineered integrated design of solar generation with energy storage, including control strategy, performance modeling, and backup design.
• 7.1 MW PV + 14.76 MWh BESS Project – Designed for peak-shaving and grid reliability with advanced loss analysis and PVsyst simulations.
• 1.5 MW Microgrid + 3.354 MWh BESS Project – Developed a hybrid grid/off-grid system, performing detailed load analysis and system coordination.
• 1 MW Commercial Rooftop PV Project – Delivered end-to-end design and documentation within regulatory timelines, ensuring compliance and performance optimization.

• Engineered code-compliant multi-megawatt solar farms with medium voltage interconnections (13–32 kV) to utility distribution lines, covering both standalone and energy storage-integrated systems.
• Designed commercial and utility-scale roof mount, canopy, and ground mount solar systems, including fixed tilt and single-axis trackers, for capacities ranging from 300 kW to 100 MW.
• Worked on Helioscope layouts, tilt and inter-row spacing calculations, DC/AC SLDs, and capacity calculations for system optimization.
• Applied knowledge of medium-voltage switchgear, grounding transformers, GOAB switches, blade cutouts, and reclosers to support efficient and safe execution.
• Created detailed engineering reports using PVsyst, Helioscope, and platforms like Ironridge, Unirac, and SnapNrack.
• Performed string sizing, BOS (Balance of System) selection, and critical electrical calculations for optimized energy output.
• Co-managed a multidisciplinary team handling solar, energy storage, and EV charger projects, ensuring quality control and project delivery.
• Contributed to the development of design tools to streamline engineering workflows for solar installations.
• Designed optimized PV array layouts and energy storage solutions to enhance efficiency and output reliability.
• Delivered innovative, proactive engineering solutions aligned with diverse business and technical requirements.

• Designed and prepared Substation Protection Single Line Diagrams (SLD) for various voltage levels.
• Developed and finalized protection and control schemes for substations across India.
• Prepared and revised as-built drawings and retrofit engineering drawings for ongoing and completed projects.
• Coordinated with project and commissioning teams to ensure technical accuracy and project timelines.

Key Projects Handled:

1. TATA Power Delhi Distribution Ltd.

• 66kV Feeder, Bus Coupler & Busbar Protection and Control for 66/11kV GIS Grid Substations.

2. Himachal Pradesh Power Transmission Corporation Ltd.

• 220/66kV Busbar, Trafo (HV & LV), Line, and Bus Coupler Protection and Control schemes for 66/220kV GIS Substations.

3. Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd. (BPCL), Kochi

• 220kV Bus Coupler & Auxiliary Panel Protection and Control for 220/33kV GIS Substation.

4. Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd. (PGCIL), Mizoram

• 132/33kV Transformer and Line Protection and Control.

5. West Bengal Power Development Corporation Ltd. (WBPDCL)

• 400/220/132kV Busbar Protection and Control at Kolaghat Thermal Power Station (KTPS).

6. Karnataka Power Transmission Corporation Ltd. (KPTCL)

• 220kV Busbar Protection and Control at Nagamangala Substation.

7. Gujarat Energy Transmission Corporation Ltd. (GETCO)

• 220kV Bus Coupler Protection and Control at 400/220/66kV GIS Substation, Pachham (Fedra).

8. Techno Electric & Engineering Co. Ltd.

• 400/220kV Bus Coupler Protection and Control at Kohima Substation.

9. Tamil Nadu Transmission Corporation Ltd. (TANTRANSCO)

• Auxiliary Panel Protection and Control at 400/230kV GIS Substation, Pulianthope.
• 230kV Line Protection and Control at 230/11/33kV GIS Substation, Tondiarpet.