SOWNDHIGA ULAGALANTHAN
Research Analyst
Bangalore,KA
Work Preference
Summary
Research Analyst with expertise in in-depth renewable energy and power-market research, covering Solar, Wind, BESS, Open Access, project forecasting, and regulatory analysis. Skilled in translating complex market data into actionable insights and client-focused reports.
Overview
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years of professional experience
Work History
Research Analyst
Mercom Capital
04.2024 - Current
- Conduct power and renewable energy market research across Solar, Wind, BESS, Utility-scale, Open Access, and Merchant Power, analysing market developments, capacity additions, project pipelines, and emerging trends across India.
- Conduct primary and secondary research to collect, validate, and analyse market data, incorporating stakeholder insights to develop market assessments, project pipeline forecasts, and recurring and custom research reports.
- Track project pipelines and capacity additions across Solar, Wind, and BESS, covering announced, tendered, awarded, and under-development projects to support forward-looking forecasts.
Analyse state-wise Open Access markets, evaluating installed capacity, policies, regulatory frameworks, landed power costs, applicable charges, and market conditions to assess market attractiveness and project viability.
Monitor central and state-level policies and regulations, assessing their impact on renewable energy deployment, project economics, and market growth. - Maintain and analyse short- and long-term power price, project, and tender trackers across Solar, Wind, BESS, Utility-scale, Open Access, and Merchant Power projects.
Research and develop market reports, market updates, and industry articles, translating complex data, policy developments, project activity, and stakeholder insights into actionable analysis. - Contribute to Solar, BESS, Open Access, and Utility Market reports through data analysis, project assessment, policy research, stakeholder research, report preparation, and presentations.
GRACC Engineer - Operations
Inspire Clean Energy Pvt Limited
11.2023 - 03.2024
- Worked in the Global RE Asset Control care Engineer in Operations team
- Monitor the performance of solar panels, inverters, and other components in real-time to ensure optimal energy production in Real time.
- Use monitoring systems to identify and address issues accordingly and minimizing downtime.
- Coordinate with the site team to perform routine inspections and maintenance tasks to ensure the proper functioning of equipment, including cleaning solar panels, checking electrical connections, and inspecting mounting structures.
- Implement preventive maintenance schedules to address potential issues before they impact performance.
- Analyze performance data to identify trends, patterns, and areas for improvement.
- Generate routine reports detailing energy production, system efficiency, and maintenance activities for internal stakeholders and regulatory compliance. Offer insights and recommendations derived from performance data analysis to optimize solar power plant operations.
GRACC Intern - Operations
Inspire Clean Energy Pvt Limited
08.2023 - 11.2023
- Monitoring and analyzing the solar plant's performance, including energy production, efficiency, and yield on a regular basis.
- Utilizing monitoring systems to promptly detect and diagnose faults or issues within the solar plant, minimizing operational downtime through timely maintenance.
- Supervising and optimizing the plant's operations via remote monitoring to ensure seamless functionality and peak performance.
- Analyzing monitoring data to produce comprehensive reports on the plant's performance, downtime analysis, and maintenance history, facilitating well-informed decision-making.
Intern - Operations
Smart Joules Private Limited
10.2022 - 05.2023
- Monitoring and analyzing the performance of HVAC assets and Operations towards Energy savings.
- Monitored the performance of APFC Panels for 17 sites with managing multiple reporting initiatives with competeing deadline.
- Identified and understanding key emerging trends and investment opportunities in the energy market.
- Coordinate and manage the energy efficiency projects from initiation to completion
- Collect and analyze and interpret energy consumption data from various sources and identity the energy saving opportunity and provides insights for decision making.
- Collaborate with technical teams to implement energy efficient technologies and practices such as energy efficient lighting, HVAC upgrades, APFC panel Installation.
- Supported the team in achieving 100% of quarterly Objective and Key Results(OKRs) by facilitating effective collaboration and communication among cross functional team members.
Student Intern - Research and Data Analysis
GreenOps Private limited
06.2022 - 07.2022
- Identified Trends and Risk factors worth potential to affect result.
- Supported to operational needs and problems, opportunities, contributing to the recommendation of improvements in automated and non automated components of new or changed process and organization.
- Prepare and organize documentation related to projects. Such as calculating ROI, payback periods, and potential cost savings for clients.
Education
B.Tech - Energy and Environmental Engineering
Agricultural Engineering College And Research Institute
TamilNadu01.2022
MBA - ESG And Sustainability
Symbiosis International University
Pune, India 04.2001 -
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Sree Gokulam Metric Higher Secondary school
01.2018
Skills
Primary & Secondary Research
Qualitative & Quantitative Research
Data Collection & Analysis
Market Research & Impact Analysis
Competitive Research
Statistical Analysis
Project & Capacity Forecasting
Data-Driven & Actionable Insights
Client-Focused Research & Reporting
Accomplishments
- Employee of the Quarter — recognized by Mercom India for outstanding performance and contribution to research, and market intelligence initiatives.
- Contributed as a key member of a high-performing team that achieved 100% of Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) at Smart Joules Private Limited.
- Poster presented on Food Explore 2021- New vistas in Food Processing Technology conducted by TNAU
- Presented a Paper on Asian International Conference on Advances conducted by Sri Ganesh School of Business Management
- Participated in dance competition as part of Sangamithra'22 Conducted by TNAU
Certification
Power BI for Data Analysis & Reporting
Timeline
Research Analyst
Mercom Capital
04.2024 - Current
GRACC Engineer - Operations
Inspire Clean Energy Pvt Limited
11.2023 - 03.2024
GRACC Intern - Operations
Inspire Clean Energy Pvt Limited
08.2023 - 11.2023
Intern - Operations
Smart Joules Private Limited
10.2022 - 05.2023
Student Intern - Research and Data Analysis
GreenOps Private limited
06.2022 - 07.2022
MBA - ESG And Sustainability
Symbiosis International University
04.2001 -
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Sree Gokulam Metric Higher Secondary school
B.Tech - Energy and Environmental Engineering
Agricultural Engineering College And Research Institute