Rakesh Kumar

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Senior Manager- Design and Engineering @ Phelan Green Energy
Tiruchirappalli, TN, IN
Rakesh Kumar's Location
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, India
About Rakesh Kumar

With over a decade of experience in the renewable energy industry, I am a dedicated professional who specializes in solar energy project design, engineering, and management. Currently serving as a Manager in the Design & Engineering department at Phelan Energy Group since April 2019, I've had the privilege of contributing to the successful execution of projects while optimizing costs and ensuring compliance with global standards.My journey in the renewable energy sector began at Azure Power India Pvt. Ltd. from November 2011 to October 2015, where I honed my skills as an Assistant Manager, primarily focusing on ground-mount and roof-top PV solar project design. This role allowed me to work on over 800 MW of PV solar projects across India, optimizing costs, implementing new technologies, and streamlining design processes.Prior to this, I gained valuable experience as Deputy Manager at Solargise India Pvt. Ltd. from December 2015 to November 2018, where I played a pivotal role in designing PV power plants, substations, and transmission lines up to 220 kV. My techno-commercial support to the business development and proposal teams helped secure numerous projects, while my expertise in equipment selection and project costing contributed to their successful execution.My journey in the renewable energy sector began at Azure Power India Pvt. Ltd. from November 2011 to October 2015, where I honed my skills as an Assistant Manager, primarily focusing on ground-mount and roof-top PV solar project design. This role allowed me to work on over 800 MW of PV solar projects across India, optimizing costs, implementing new technologies, and streamlining design processes.Additionally, I have a strong foundation in electrical engineering and project management, stemming from my early career as an Electrical Engineer at Janapriya Engineers Syndicate Pvt. Ltd. from June 2009 to October 2011. Here, I was responsible for executing internal and external electrification works for multi-storied projects, ensuring quality, adherence to schedules, and budget control.My commitment to innovation, cost optimization, and adherence to industry standards has allowed me to excel in the renewable energy sector. I am passionate about contributing to sustainable energy solutions and am open to new opportunities and collaborations in this dynamic field.Let's connect and explore how we can work together to drive the future of renewable energy forward.

Rakesh Kumar's Current Company Details
Phelan Green Energy

Phelan Green Energy

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Senior Manager- Design and Engineering
Tiruchirappalli, TN, IN
Website:
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Employees:
151
Rakesh Kumar Work Experience Details
  • Phelan Green Energy
    Senior Manager- Design And Engineering
    Phelan Green Energy
    Tiruchirappalli, Tn, In
  • Unirac
    Commercial Design - Senior Manager
    Unirac Mar 2024 - Present
  • Phelan Energy Group
    Manager
    Phelan Energy Group Apr 2019 - Feb 2024
    New Delhi Area, India
    • Engineering support for the execution team for smooth and timely completion of the project.• Effective coordination with clients and design consultants, to see timely processing and approval of the design documents for efficient design document delivery.• Worked on the optimization of project costs by adapting innovative design and Engineering solutions.• Configure the Solar plant electrical system and prepare the BOQ for CAPEX and OPEX estimation.• Work on the LCOE reduction using innovative design and value engineering.• Prepare Technical Specifications for design of electrical systems of Solar power plants, including design basis, DC and AC scheme, Substation (up to 400KV) analysis of grid code, system analysis, value engineering, risk assessment, SOW preparation, cost, and implementation schedule with optimal equipment for site• Work with the major plant components vendors like Module, Inverters, Transformer, Breaker, Substation package etc., to provide best optimized solution.• Knowledge of Grid Connection Studies: load flow, system Impact with dynamic studies, reactive power capability, Fault, Loss, Relay Coordination, and others• Reviewing, supporting and quality checking of technical deliverables completed by external consultant and in-house design.• Radiation data analysis, between actual and available data sources such as SolarGIS, Meteonorm, NREL, NASA etc• Preparation of BOQ for CAPEX and OPEX estimation for solar power plant• Selection of Modules, Inverters, transformers, SCB, Cables and other equipment’s• Project Execution Planning, Management and site coordination as per the plan• HOTO activities and involved in resolving O & M issues whenever support required.• Preparation of documentation and commercial bid as per specification• Optimize design for maximum cost & performance efficiency.
  • Solargise Power India Priv Limited
    Deputy Manager (Projects & Design)
    Solargise Power India Priv Limited Dec 2015 - Mar 2019
    Bangalore
    • Design of PV Power plant, sub- station (up to 220 kV) and transmission line (up to 220 kV).• Techno- Commercial support to BD and proposal team.• Technically scrutinize enquiry / tenders from Customers, pre bid queries, technical offer complete with Solution Architecture.• Technical Specifications for design of electrical systems of Solar power plants, including design basis, DC and AC scheme, Substation (up to 220KV) analysis of grid code, system analysis, value engineering, risk assessment, scope of work preparation, cost, and implementation schedule with optimal equipment for site• Selection of Modules, Inverters, transformers, SCB, Cables and other equipment’s.• Reviewing all technical data and drawings of all proposed components with civil/mechanical structure drawings.• Project Costing and estimation for pre bid and post bid projects for global projects.• Techno commercially EPC selection and finalization.
  • Azure Power
    Assistant Manager (Design & Engineering)
    Azure Power Mar 2013 - Nov 2015
    New Delhi Area, India
    • Equipment sizing like switchgears, panels, transformers, inverters, Cables, UPS, battery, and battery charger.• Create electrical single-line diagrams, panel schedules, or connection diagrams for solar electric systems, using computer-aided design (CAD)/ PV Syst software• Run PV Syst reports for system production estimates.• Use custom software tools to design PV ground mounted.• Perform accurate system sizing calculations.• Design and implementation of protection scheme for sub- station and transmission line.• HT designing of more than 800 MW of PV solar power projects in PAN India• Cost optimization by implementation of new technologies.• Standardization of Design into replicable modules to reduce turnaround time for designing by 10%.• Reduced Balance of system up to 15% by introducing multi-inverter input and single output systems which in turn decrease using No. of Transformers, RMU’s, cable and reduce civil construction costs at least by 20-25%.• Follow-up with Internal & External departments in obtaining required approvals for power plant construction & commissioning activities.• Inspection of Electrical Equipment at Manufacturer’s works.
  • Azure Power Rajasthan Pvt Ltd
    Engineer
    Azure Power Rajasthan Pvt Ltd Nov 2011 - Mar 2013
    Electrical Projects) - Execution of Pooling yard (132 KV) and various Transformer yard works with the coordination of sub Contractors.- Mainly working on Construction of 33/11 KV Substations and their related works for Infra phase plans.- Understanding of Surveys & Constructions of Lines with the help of single line diagram. - Preparing Freezing data and Activities for Power Projects.- Involved in Reconciliation of material From Store to site and vice –versa.- Making BOQ, Estimate for Sub-contractors and finalizing of Quantity, Measurement for Power Projects. - Inquisitive to operating systems, analytical skills and Networking with Discom Engineers.- Quality checking of all electrical devices like Current Transformers(C.T), Potential Transformers(P.T),Circuit Breakers(C.B’s),Isolators, Post insulators(P.I) of different ratings as per design.- Supervision of Electrical connections as per the drawings of all electrical devices.- Execution of Metering yard (132 KV) and various Transformer yard works with the coordination of Contractors.- Follow up of material as per the BOQ for smooth operation of project.- Erection and commissioning of SF6 Circuit Breaker, Current Transformers ,Potential Transformers, Gang Operator(GO),Drop Out(DO),Switch Fuse Unit(SFU),Capacitive Voltage Transformer(CVT)- Erection, commissioning and Testing of Transformers.- Planning the day wise progress monitoring the work as per schedule
  • Janapriya Engineers Syndicate Pvt Ltd
    Site Engineer
    Janapriya Engineers Syndicate Pvt Ltd Jun 2009 - Oct 2011
    • Execution of Internal and External Electrification works for multistoried program providing all requirements.• Erecting and commissioning of equipments.• Make Engineering calculations with field and office assignment.• Manage the Project Schedules and Budgets and obtain permits of operation.• Continuously updating project drawings and documents to final As-built status.• Planning the job by considering available manpower and resources to get best results and higher productivity.• Reviewing the package documents and preparing work priority procedures. • Planning the day wise progress monitoring the work as per schedule. • Attending progress review meeting with clients and sub contractors.

Rakesh Kumar Education Details

  • Chadalawada Ramanamma Engineering College
    Chadalawada Ramanamma Engineering College
    First Class
  • Rao'S High School
    Rao'S High School
    Ssc

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Rakesh Kumar works for Phelan Green Energy

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Rakesh Kumar's current role is Senior Manager- Design and Engineering.

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Rakesh Kumar attended Chadalawada Ramanamma Engineering College, Rao's High School.

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