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Mumbai, Mh, In

Mumbai, Mh, In

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Proficient in designing DC/AC components for large-scale solar projects (240 MW utility and a couple of 20 MW). Conducted comprehensive energy loss assessments, developed and implemented strategies to maximize energy production and optimize asset performance throughout the project life cycle. Having a deep understanding of BOS components, engineering plans, DC and AC layouts, switchyard design, PV field design, preparing RFQ's and selection of of long lead items adhering to IEC/IS grid codes at plant level, cable sizing and trenching, earthing calculations, energy yield assessments, and data quality analysis.

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Leveraging my solar energy expertise, I spearheaded the electrical design (DC and AC components) for four commercial solar power plants across India. These projects boasted impressive capacities: 52MW each in Maharashtra and Nashik, and 25MW and 70MW in West Bengal and Gujarat, respectively.I meticulously conducted energy yield analyses, pinpointing and quantifying diverse loss factors like soiling, temperature variations, inverter inefficiency, clipping, shading, and module degradation. My design process incorporated:Breakdown analysis: Ensuring adherence to technical specifications for Balance of System (BOS) components, engineering plans and layouts. Project and MDL schedule management: Maintaining adherence to project deadlines and milestones.Cable sizing and earthing calculations: Guaranteeing system safety and efficiency.Furthermore, I delved into analyzing Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) and Global Tilted Irradiance (GTI) data, scrutinizing its quality and potential mismatches. I even compared on-site measurements with satellite data for enhanced accuracy.To optimize performance and uphold guarantees, I implemented meticulous asset management, considering factors such as module degradation and weather patterns.

India

As a Solar Design Engineer at TODAE SOLAR, I designed and implemented solar PV systems with over 45MWp+ commercial experience. My focus was on designing solar power systems for plants across Australia.My responsibilities included:• Conducting site assessments and feasibility studies to determine the optimal design and placement of solar PV systems.• Developed detailed engineering designs, including system layouts, electrical diagrams, and equipment specifications.• Staying up-to-date on the latest solar technologies, industry standards, and regulations to ensure compliance with safety and performance standards.• Carried out designs of commercial and utility-scale solar plants using Helioscope, PVsyst, and AutoCAD.• Conducted shading analysis and calculated overall energy losses to ensure optimal system performance.• Estimated project costs and provided costing analysis for clients.• Used PVsell for solar system modelling to determine system size, performance, and financial returns.• Communicated effectively with clients and team members to ensure project goals were met.• Developed financial and cashflow models for solar projects to analyze profitability and return on investment.• Consistently delivered high-quality solar engineering projects on time and within budget.• Developed strategies to maximize energy efficiency of solar system components.Through my work as a Solar Design Engineer, I was able to play a critical role in the growth and expansion of solar power systems in Australia. My dedication to quality and innovation helped to deliver sustainable and cost-effective energy solutions to customers across the country.

Aalborg, North Jutland, Denmark

The thesis aims to expand understanding of different PV panel failures and degradation modes, and methods for their detection and quantification.Objectives of the thesis include optimized image acquisition and processing algorithms, failure identification and quantification algorithms based on EL imaging of PV modules, and laboratory and field implementation of EL imaging method.• SNR analysis is presented for outdoor luminescence imaging, and modelling is used to evaluate SNR based on extracted signal components, location of measurement, concentration of water vapor in atmosphere, and geometry of PV module.• A method for enhancing image quality for more accurate cell fracture and microcrack detection through EL imaging is proposed, along with two methods for determining and correcting distortions.• A method for determining optimal exposure time for EL imaging of PV modules is proposed to maximize camera sensitivity range and limit image saturation due to overexposure.• Statistical analysis of EL intensity distributions of individual cells within the module is used to identify and quantify solar cell cracks, shunting, or damaged cell interconnects present in crystalline silicon PV modules.• An automated approach using ML supervised classification techniques and DL generative models is proposed for identifying different types of solar cell crack and finger failures.• The thesis includes a detailed description of the designed diagnostic PV based setups capable of acquiring EL and infrared thermography measurements during day and night-time.

Kensington, Sydney, Australia

SNR analysis of outdoor PL/EL imaging :• Implementation of different outdoor measurement procedures using PL and EL imaging at their deployed facility at UNSW• This activity involved implementing different measurement procedures using PL (photoluminescence) and EL (electroluminescence) imaging techniques.• The measurements were taken at an outdoor facility located at UNSW (University of New South Wales).• The goal of this activity was to evaluate the signal-to-noise ratio based on several factors such as the extracted signal components, measurement location, concentration of water vapor in the atmosphere, and geometry of the PV (photovoltaic) module.• The impact of factors such as time of the measurement, cell open-circuit voltage, and control cell shunting on the outdoor PL image quality was studied.• An advanced approach was proposed to correct for the sunlight changes during the measurement.• A simplified approach was developed to overcome the problem of sequential measuring systems with MPPT.• The results of this analysis can be used to improve the accuracy and reliability of image-based indoor/outdoor PV inspection during daylight and night time. Fault identification of PV modules applying machine learning approach for outdoor EL images :• This activity involved developing a machine learning-based method to automatically identify failures in PV modules.• The method used a set of features (statistical parameters) extracted from the histogram of the images obtained through PL and EL imaging techniques.• The method was trained using machine learning algorithms to classify the detected failures into different categories.• Three ML classifiers were implemented to determine the robustness of the feature set algorithm and analyse their performance.• The developed method can be used to improve the efficiency and accuracy of PV module inspection, thereby reducing the time and cost required for manual inspection.

Dyrskuevej

Aalborg, Denmark

Control of Modular Multilevel Converter(MMC) based HVDC application under unbalanced conditionsProject description: The main objective of the project was to develop an advanced control strategy, which was able to control both positive and negative sequence grid-injected current independently as well as an efficient modulation, capacitor balancing and circulating current control was developed for the MMC-HVDC during unbalanced grid conditions. Energy controllers were proposed in order to eliminate the unequal energy distribution among the converter.A systematic approach was introduced for the effective reduction of the sum capacitor voltage ripple.Finally, a small prototype was built to validate the designed simulated model with 2 published IEEE conference papers.

Aalborg University

While pursuing my Masters, I was also responsible for designing and assembling a hardware setup with Modular Multilevel Converters(MMC) with Half-Bridge topology for HVDC and Statcom applications under the supervision of Professor Remus Teodorescu. Assembly and testing of a 3.2 kW inverter, LC filter, LEM sensors for current and voltage measurement along with a dSPACE system for Green Power Lab. Dealt with the procurement of the electrical components, electrical drawings and wiring, PCB soldering, fabrication related tasks.DWO programming of DS5101 card, for generating PWM signals for converter control.Soldering and testing the prototype boards.

Ahmedabad Area, India

I used to assist with on-site progress activities such as installation of transformers, HT Panels, distribution panels, cabling, programming of PLC and testing of motor control centres as per design criteria. The company has footholds in the field of supply, installation and commissioning of projects as per their electrical requirement. Moreover, the company also manufactures power distribution panels, Bus Trunking, Intelligent Motor Control Centre & VFD Panels.

Ahmedabad Area, India

I have been spending my weekends at Neo Creative Vision Technologies, gaining hands-on experience in using PLC v. 6, 7 (Allen Bradley, Siemens, Mitsubishi, Schneider, Delta) and SCADA (Allen Bradley, Siemens, Wonder Ware).

Ahmedabad Area, India

I was responsible for studying the various electrical and electronic design parameters and implementing the same on the workshop floor. I got to learn many things technically during my training period of four months.

Master’S Degree, Power Electronics And Drives, 9.6/12

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Renewable Solar Engineering: Energy Technology

Degree under committee approval

Bachelor’S Degree, Electrical And Electronics Engineering, 7.30/10

Activities and Societies: Class representative, Branch Captain(Cricket), Representated university in Table-tennis

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