Kedar S. Email & Phone Number

New Delhi, Delhi, India

Following roles and responsibilities are in addition to those already mentioned below under the scope of Portfolio manager - Energy, Environment and Digital TransitionEnergy sector: Innovative measures addressing current pressing challenges of Indian electricity sector- FDRE & 24*7 RTC RE supply: • Carrying out techno-economic viability assessment of innovative projects i) Solar + storage projects ii) Agrivoltaics Solar PV projects iii) Solar + Wind hybrid project and iv) Floating Solar PV projects• Overview of Indian regulatory & policy framework in India and acknowledging global best practices• Analysis of various financial mechanisms and interaction with the experts & officials of the Indian central & state govt. PSUs, DFIs & French ecosystem etc. in order to explore opportunities of providing TA and concessional financing • Evolution of RE integration landscape due to cost reduction in storage techClimate Adaptation: • Mapping of relevant public institutions & private players, DFIs and think tanks; apprising of their work, strategies and contribution in National Goal on Adaptation• Understanding of principles for Climate Change Adaptation Finance defined by IDFC for DFIs and contemplating mobilization of concessional LoC to public bank in India• Providing support for articulating a tailor made TA for public banks to map their risk profile & to develop bankable climate adaptation projects (including climate resilient power infrastructure, NbS)Water projects: 1. Chandigarh 24*7 water supply and 2. Himachal Pradesh water & sanitation project (links are attached below)• Revision of tender documents in the light of AFD's standard procurement guidelines with the help of TTL based out of AFD HQ-Paris• Monitoring of implementation of project activities on ground• Analysis of E&S reporting and gender action plan with TTL & AFD HQ EHS division• Examining claim documents, financial statements and assisting AFD local office & HQ in performing disbursements

New Delhi Area, India

Sharing of knowledge and skills regarding the Energy, Environmental and Digital Sectors:• Collection, review and analysis of relevant and up to date information, articles, studies and policy papers on Energy, Environmental and Digital sectors in India : Evolution of RE & integration, Innovative RE technologies• Preparation of notes and analysis focused on the various aspects of the sectors: Exploring opportunities for financing and Technical Assistance• Contribution to AFD’s country strategy papers on the sectors: Country Intervention Strategy for India focusing on India’s NDC, Net zero targets and decarbonisation pathways with Climate Finance perspectives• Representing AFD in various events, conferences and working groups: RE Invest, ISA GA, Conference by DFIs, Think tanks and philanthropic groups• Advising and developing partnerships and networks with Central Govt., various state governments, DFIs, and Think tanks, Research Institutes etc.• Contribution to communication strategy of AFD New Delhi Office Supporting the project officers in Paris and Delhi in project implementation: IREDA, EESL, SECI, HPPCL, CSTEP (Euro 300 million)• Monitoring implementation of the abovementioned projects in coordination with the project officer• Analysis of documents provided by the client (technical documents, E&S impact studies; financial statements, procurement documents, contracts)• Follow up on E&S impacts of the projects with AFD HQ EHS division• Development of excellent client relations, organizing and participating in meetings and field visits linked to the supervision of the projectsSupporting project officers in Paris and Delhi in identification of new projects• Analysis and assessment of the financial and technical needs for public entities at both national and state level: Smart Grid, Digitalization, Floating Solar PV solutions, Battery storage and Air pollution• Energy Management, analysis of environmental impacts and CSR activities of AFD office.

Le Havre Area, France

The aim of the project was to establish a cross-channel collaboration, in order to improve our understanding of the environmental impacts of offshore wind farm foundations in terms of hydrodynamics and sediment transport. The three partners in this project - Plymouth, Le Havre and Caen Universities are working closely together to address these issues.Main responsibilities:• Study of the action plans of five wind turbine farms in the English channel; including analysis of wind data measurement, bathymetry and sediment properties.• Investigation of small scale physical models of offshore marine conditions in order to understand flow patterns around the offshore wind turbine foundation.• Assessment of environmental impact of the foundations on local marine conditions at different foundation heights, wave freqs, and wave amplitudes.• Analysis of Acoustic Doppler Velocimetry and Particle Image Velocimetry measurement data from the physical models.• Comparison of flow patterns in the physical models at Le Havre and Caen using MATLAB.• Reporting and providing assistance to researchers and project managers in the U.K. and France.Main achievements:• Results of my work were taken into consideration for phase 2 of the project OFELIA.• I was honored to attend the annual OFELIA conference and closing meeting with researchers and project managers which took place in the U.K.

Paris Area, France

Main responsibilities:• Providing assistance to the sustainability officer and participation in EHS and CSR activities.• Studies of EU, UN and French government policies for conservation of Biodiversity and Environmental management systems ISO14001 and EMAS.• Bench-marking after studies of biodiversity conservation policies and measures executed by Alstom's competitors ABB, Schneider Electric and GE.• Biodiversity mapping using iBAT tool for areas of IUCN I-VI, Natura 2000, Biodiversity hotspots, etc.; impact assessment and current biodiversity status review for Alstom manufacturing sites.• Reporting to EHS managers.• Analysis of direct and indirect impacts of operations on environment and surrounding biodiversity and endangered species under the vicinity of manufacturing sites.• Creation of biodiversity action plan for manufacturing sites including conservation measures and strategies; and its integration into existing environmental management systems ISO 14001 and EMAS.• Promotion of best practices for biodiversity conservation across the group.• Technical, economic and social evaluation of renewable energy and environmental engg. project proposals submitted at Alstom Foundation in order to facilitate the final selection process.• Participation in project management activities with experts in the areas of feasibility studies, strategy making, design verification, planning, communication,monitoring, etc. for projects.Main achievements:• In order to comply with French government ‘article 225’ Grenelle II and DJSI questionnaire of mandatory reporting on biodiversity, Alstom took an initiative first time to check biodiversity footprints at its sites. I established myself as an independent consultant by completing first biodiversity assessment in 40 days and drafting action plan;and hence saving $ 40 000 fees of an external consultant.• I and CSR director presented selected projects to Mr. Patrick Kron, CEO, Alstom and board of directors of the group.

Master Of Science, Project Management For Environmental And Energy Engineering, 3.29

Activities and Societies: Delegate, International Masters' class composed of 47 students from 25 different nationalities. Management.

Executive Course, Climate Change - Economics And Governance

Bachelor Of Engineering (B.E.), Engineering Technology, General, 3.04

Exchange semester: Diplôme d’ingénieur at Ecole des Mines d’Albi Simulation de la gestion, Evaluation économique de procèdes, Gestion.

Bachelor Of Engineering (B.E.), Chemical Engineering, 9.02/10

Activities and Societies: Subordinate, Secretary, International students, Vishwakarma Institute of Technology (VIT) Head of co-curricular.