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Vrushabh Ganatra
Senior Analyst
A-304, Shashwat Apartment, New-Ranip, Ahmedabad,Gujarat
Summary
Accurate Senior Analyst with exceptional teamwork, leadership and communication skills. Has more than 5 years of work experience in Power Sector with over 3 years of experience working on retainer ship projects with government client. Exceptional technical understanding and effective at juggling multiple task to meet project deadlines. Authorized to use the title of Chartered Engineer (Electrical) by The Institutions of Engineers, India.
Overview
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3
Languages
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Certifications
6
6
years of post-secondary education
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Analyst
Mercados Energy Markets India Pvt. Ltd.
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
03.2021 - Current
- Providing assistance to RAU, UPPCL, other units of UPPCL and MVVNL, DVVNL, PVVNL, PuVVNL and KESCO in timely processing, reviewing and monitoring of all ongoing/forthcoming regulatory matters including filing of True-up, APR and ARR petitions, comments related to Electricity Act, Tariff Policy, Regulations, concept papers, Electricity Supply Code, Cost data book and other regulatory matters with UPERC, CERC, APTEL, MOP, CEA, SAC, Planning Commission, GoUP, Courts and other fora.
- Processing, monitoring and follow-up of regulatory matters related to various fora with units concerned of UPPCL / Discoms.
- Finalizing summary of cases where final judgement has been delivered.
- Preparing draft comments on all policy related regulatory matters as referred by RAU time to time.
- Preparing draft comments on issues related to Electricity Act / Tariff Policy / Regulations/ Concept Papers and providing it to RAU, UPPCL.
- Monitoring websites of various regulatory fora / courts and preparing list of cases along with timelines (if any) and submitting it to RAU, UPPCL.
- Processing of Fuel surcharge computations for approval of management based on online data provided by Import/Export unit, reporting data gaps, if any and submit report to RAU in prescribed format.
- Preparation of regulatory petitions / review petitions, Analysis & Opinion on petitions/rejoinder to be filed by UPPCL.
Consultant
PwC India
Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
10.2019 - 01.2021
- Prepared comments on CERC RE Tariff Regulations, 2020 and draft amendment to Electricity Act.
- Assisted MPNRED in filing Petition to grant Must Run Status to Bagasse based Cogeneration plants.
- Assisted MPNRED on petitions filed by Captive Consumer concerning RPO Regulation of the state.
- Forecasted annual power purchase requirement of the state and prepared model to determine RPO trajectory from FY 23 to FY 30 for comprehensive development of RE in the state. Also proposed need to redefine RPO trajectory and suggested creation of new categories of RPO.
- Assessing impact of retail supply tariff order for FY 21 on RE Sector in MP and proposed firm methodology to determine additional surcharge to encourage competition in market.
- Analyzed proposals of multiple RE generators and assisted in addressing issue faced by them for faster deployment of renewables in the state.
- Proposed amendments in MPERC Net Metering Regulations, 2015.
- Prepared model and drafted petition for determination of levelized tariff for sale of power from decentralized solar power plant of capacity 500 kW to 2 MW to be installed under Component A of PM KUSUM scheme. Added special feature to ensure minimum annual lease lent to be paid to farmers.
- Solely responsible for regulatory works related to implementation of PM KUSUM scheme in MP.
- Assisted MPNRED in detailed assessment of various models and policy adopted by different states for implementation of KUSUM scheme and proposed a way forward to implement the Component A & C of KUSUM scheme in the state of Madhya-Pradesh.
- Thorough support in driving government committee meetings based on the agenda and pointing out decision points and way forward.
- Coordination with power management company of MP to address implementation and regulatory challenges in field of RE.
- Assessing Open Access charges and losses for sale of power from upcoming solar parks in the state to different utilities of the country.
- Prepared Concept Note on Agri-Photovoltaics, suggested different models based on possible agriculture, land and structure of solar system. Determined tariff range at which DISCOM should buy such power.
- Review of State specific regulations for Project Specific Tariff Determination for Waste to Energy project.
- Review of National Level Policy & Regulatory framework on Solid Waste Management & Waste to Energy.
- Comprehensive review of Technical & commercial documents such as Concession Agreements, Detailed Project Report, EPC contracts and Financial Model.
- Support in development of Financial Model for tariff determination and Tariff petition for submission to Regulatory Commission for tariff determination.
Assistant Manager
Manikaran Power Limited
Dwarka, New-Delhi
02.2018 - 09.2019
- Generating Leads, receiving LOI for Bilateral Power Transaction in the state of Uttar-Pradesh.
- Obtaining Statutory Clearance from SLDC, Local level Discom, Discom and STU. Liasoning with UPERC, DISCOMs and UPSLDC.
- Assisted intra state generators to sell power through Open Access arrangements.
- Assisted large power consumers having industries across the country to manage their power procurement.
- Conducted workshop in association with Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) to promote Collective Transaction in the state of Uttar Pradesh.
- Successfully transacted 150 MUs under day ahead market through Bilateral mode.
- Coordinating with team regarding Site-survey, designs, layout, Pv-Syst report, costing etc.
- Responsible for coordinating with IPP’s and closing deal for providing services of Qualifying Coordinating Agency.
Technical Head
RJ Power (India)
Ahmedabad, India
05.2016 - 01.2018
- Dealing with all Operational and commercial activities related with Power Trading.
- Advice to industries for getting uninterrupted power and maximum savings in their electricity bill through Open Access.
- Contract Management, Customer Relationship Management & handling the liasioning activities with the government bodies.
- Advising Consumers about their renewable purchase obligation and solutions to meet same.
Education
MBA - Power Management
University of Petroleum And Energy Studies
Dehradun 07.2014 - 04.2016
BE - Electrical Engineering
Shankersinh Vaghela Bapu Institute of Technology
Gandhinagar, GJ 07.2010 - 06.2014
Skills
Program Management
undefinedSoftware
PvSyst, RetScreen, Homer, Mi Power (Version 6)
Certification
Post Graduate Certificate in Climate Change
Affiliations
Associate Member of The Institutions of Engineers, India.
Additional Information
Summer Internship under the guidance of Dr. Prafulla Varhade, Director, Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission.
Timeline
Senior Analyst
Mercados Energy Markets India Pvt. Ltd.
03.2021 - Current
Post Graduate Certificate in Climate Change
12-2020
Consultant
PwC India
10.2019 - 01.2021
Assistant Manager
Manikaran Power Limited
02.2018 - 09.2019
Certificate Course in Software Tools for Energy Analysis
06-2017
Technical Head
RJ Power (India)
05.2016 - 01.2018
MBA - Power Management
University of Petroleum And Energy Studies
07.2014 - 04.2016
BE - Electrical Engineering
Shankersinh Vaghela Bapu Institute of Technology
07.2010 - 06.2014
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