Dr. Someshwer Dutt Sharma Email & Phone Number

Ahmedabad, Gujarat, In

Mumbai, Maharashtra, In

• Working on Innovative solution for solar projects in India in order to reduce land requirement and rapid installation of DC Block and eliminate power, water & labor minimization at site requirement.• Playing an important role for implementing strategy - Go – to -Market (GTM), Assembly Line, Deployment and Product Pricing etc. • Interact with technology provider in order to keep product technical specification in line with the latest version of the released product. • Insightful strategic understanding and planning of cutting-edge clean energy technologies and maintain current knowledge of technology landscape and developments. • Track, analyze and monitor technology performance metrics• Compatibility of designs with terms of PPA and regulatory norms. Conduct technology and design assessments and due diligence as per cost structures- must be aligned with business objectives.• Take the initiative in thought leadership, innovation and creativity and team building & recruitment• Technology modifications and systemic changes wherever necessary in line with business requirements. Oversee all system design and changes in system architecture

 Responsible for entire Development, Design, Project Management & Execution of solar projects. Working on Innovative Technologies – Block Chain, IoT, Floating, Tracker with Reflector, Storage and EV Strategic partnership for solar PV + storage solutions for C & I customers, Govt Solar PV projects.  Strategy for project acquisition and single point authority for Complete Due Diligence Responsible for Power Evacuation, Sub Station Feasibility Study for solar PV power projects Responsible for Selection and Finalization of EPC and Sub vendors under package philosophy. Responsible for Techno-Commercial support for Fund infusion from different investors. Highlighting profit and loss for operating plants of the company through performance evaluation (plant/technology wise) while ensuring smooth operation of the installed plants. Preparing techno-commercial offer for solar power projects; also assisting the procurement team to define energy clause as a performance guarantee. Technical support for finance closure  Business & Project development activity, PPA, Approval etc. Managing all projects from start of the day till commissioning. Project Planning, scheduling, resource management, progress monitoring, commissioning and O&M  Assets management and O & M of operating solar PV power plants Coordinating with Third Parties for different Statutory Approvals and certifications. Award for Leadership in Project Management, Execution and Innovation from Solar Quarter’ 2019. Successful acquisition of 10 MWac project in alignment with Company’s goal. Project development under open access category. Technology due diligence for energy storage, advanced solar technologies and Electric Vehicles. Involved in the EV Business Vertical Conceptualization and launch. Involved in successful shake-hand of SUN and ORIX Japan

 Served as a key member while establishing the solar energy business; Successfully finalised technologies for 750 MW solar PV power project with an approximate budget of $1230 M. Successfully finalised land for 750 MW Grid connected solar power plants. Total area of project was approximately 6000 acres. Instrumental in finalising guaranteed energy generation numbers of 28 solar PV power projects for contract purposes. Played an integral role in recommending ideas to develop effective strategy for future business; suggested a rooftop business which was accepted by the management resulting in installing three projects with a cumulative capacity 750 KW. Set-up solar engineering group within the company; undertook responsibility of managing the complete solar DC design till the inverter stage. Successfully delivered quality solar DC design for 750 MW. Proactively participated in three provisional patents file to increase the productivity of solar PV power plants. Provided technical support for financial closures for 750 MW of total worth of 580M. Business development and projects of the approximate capacity of 35 MW were developed during start-up phase

Mumbai, Maharashtra, In

Responsible for Technology Finalization of 600 MW Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Grid Connected Power Projectso Design and Engineering of 600 MW Solar PV Power Projectso Review, Approved and released drawings for Solar PV power plants in Gujarat, Rajasthan, AP.o Heading a DC Design Team for 30 MW & 50 MW Solar PV Power Plant.o Contributed in the Bidding of 50 MW Solar PV Power Plant under JNNSM Batch I – Phase IIo Contributed in the Bidding of 50 x 2 MW CSP under JNNSM Batch 1 – Phase Io Technical Discussion with CSP Technology (Trough, LFR, Tower), CSP Plants visited in Spain & USA, Energy Analysis and DPR Preparation for MW Size CSP Plants.o Handling CDM Process for 15 + 5 + 5 + 5 Solar PV Power Plantso Technology Due Diligence & Selection for Solar (PV and CSP) Projectso Hand on experience on PV Syst and other Solar Simulation Softwareo Contributed in the JNNSM for CSP & PV Power Projectso Solar Projects Development ( land identification, PPA till Commissioning)o Assist team for getting all clearances and approvals, QA/QC and CDM Registration, Feasibility Studyo Technical Tie-Up with Solar Energy Technology ( Thin Film PV and CSP) Providero Provides Full Spectrum for CSP + PV Technology Mapping and Vendors Mappingo Assisting in the Preparation of Detailed Project Report (DPR) related to Solar Domaino Preparation of Solar Power Generation Project Proposalo R & D Development to Enhance Solar Thermal Systems Performanceo Technical and Commercial Due diligence of PV and CSP Power Generation Technologieso Planning, development and production of solar power and its related effective policy analysiso Land identification and evaluation on the basis of solar resourceso Preparation of Techno-Commercial offer for Solar Power Projects o Good understanding of solar market and capable to evaluate the projects

o Feasibility Studyo Technical Tie-Up with Solar Energy Technology Providero Assisting in the Preparation of Detailed Project Report (DPR) related to Solar Domain o Preparation of Solar Power Generation Project Proposalo R & D Development to Enhance Solar Thermal Systems Performanceo Technical and Commercial Due diligence of CSP Power Generation Technologies o Planning, development and production of solar power and its related effective policy analysis.

o Feasibility Studyo Direct Normal Irradiation (DNI) measurement station installationo Preparation of Detailed Project Report (DPR) related to Solar Domain o Preparation of Solar Power Generation Project Proposalo Solar Consultancy Offering to the Clientso Managing the Renewable Energy projectso Due diligence of RE technologies o Negotiations with solar component (mirrors/receiver tube/ molten salt// structure etc) suppliers and EPC players o Planning, development and production of solar power and its related effective policy analysis.o Proficiently organizing and managing of laboratories for solar energy.

Neuchâtel, Ch

 Undertook responsibility of managing various aspects of the entire energy sector for the best possible applications. Supervised operations of all solar thermal projects and other renewable energy projects. Proactively participated in developing a solar island concept for solar power generation. Developed concept for 1 MW CSP based on the solar islands concept as well as designing Phase Change Material (PCM) to store or release large amounts of energy in heating and cooling applications. Designed and developed novel solar thermal collector and refrigerator. Maintained coordination with universities and industries to support them in effectively harnessing solar energy. Established good rapport with clients to procure orders while ensuring efficient management. Developed a solar cooling concept and set-up PV centre for outdoor testing and performance enhancement methods.

o Oversaw the overall functioning of the solar chimney through proper design and development techniques and ensured 24 hours Natural Ventilation.o Managed efficiently the newly developed latent heat storage materials.o Worked out innovative mechanisms for the effective paper presentations in the international and national conferences efficiently.o Adeptly geared up with the technical reports at the international domain.o Took in charge and helped out the Master’s degree pursuing students to excel in their projects.

o Innovatively devised novel methodologies for the development of the indirect solar cooker with latent heat storage capable of attending 50 people’s daily food needs.o Developed ground-breaking phase change materials (PCMs) for solar cooker applications.o Equipped with solid paper presentations besides technical reports to make an edge in both international and national conferences.

o Worked out various research mechanisms and successfully developed a solar cooker used all round the clock.o Outshined classic paper presentations during national and international conferences.o Enhanced the storage capabilities of the phase change materials ensuring highest heat transfers.o With sound knowledge in Energy management supervised Thermal Energy Storage Laboratory (TESL) for M.Tech experiments

Research on Solar Heat Storage Materials

Jsps Post Doctoral, Solar Energy

Post Doctoral, Solar Energy

Ph.D., Solar Energy

M.Sc, Physics