Lead opportunity in techno commercial domain in Renewable Energy
Govind Bhagwatikar Pune / Mumbai - INDIA
gowind.india[at]gmail.com & grbhagwatikar[at]yahoo.com Cell: +91 98 2265 1023
An Astute Techno-Commercial Professional with Diverse Experience of 16 Years in Business Development, Project Sales, Project Development, Regulatory Policies & Operations in Wind & Solar Energy
EDUCATION
• Diploma in Electrical Engineering - 1990
• Bachelor of Electrical (Electronics & Power) Engineering - 1993
• Master of Electrical (Power Systems) Engineering – 1999
• PhD Electrical Engineering (Thesis – Interaction of Wind Power and the Utility Grid)
• MBA (Finance) – (Pursuing at an Open Deemed University)
SKILLS
 Strong Knowledge of Wind, Solar & Power Sectors
 Wind and Solar Power Business and Project Development
 Business Strategy, Cash-flow, Contract Negotiations/Management in Wind Energy Projects
 Project Sales to Large IPPs/Investors
 Joint Ventures and Collaborations in Wind & Solar Energy Sector
 Knowledge of Regulatory Policies in Wind & Solar Energy Sector
 Risk Analysis in terms of Project, Government Policies, Technology, Supplier etc.
 Execution of Power Purchase Agreements with Electricity Utility Companies
 Obtain Government Permits for Project Implementation
 Power Evacuation Planning using ETAP/PSCAD/MiPower and obtain Grid Connectivity Clearances from Power Transmission Utilities
 Costing and Development of EHV/HV Sub-stations & Transmission Lines, Equipment Selection
 O&M of Wind Turbines (Nordex, Micon, Bonus, Enercon, NEG-Micon, Vestas Make) and Associated Electrical & Control Systems
 Liaison with State & Central Government Ministries, Electricity Boards/Companies, Nodal Agencies, Electricity Regulatory Commissions and other related Government Organizations
 Development of Renewable Energy Park
 Knowledge of Smart Grid, CDM, Energy Trading
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION
1. Ghodawat Energy (MW Class Wind Turbine Manufacturer and Developer), Pune, India
Vice President (Business Development) – since January 2010
 Business Strategy Modeling and Market Research for International Biz Development
 Joint Venture/Technology Acquisition for Wind Turbines; Dialogue with International Wind Turbine/Solar Companies for New Business Avenues
 Deal with Existing Technology Partner – AMSC-Windtec, Austria on techno commercial matters
 Sales & Marketing of Wind Power Projects to Large IPPs and International Investors
 Study of Government Regulations and Policies in RE sector across the globe
 Find New Business Avenues in Dynamic Electricity Market
2. Walchandnagar Industries Limited, Pune, India
Head (Wind & Solar Energy) – January 2009 to January 2010
 Strategize the business of manufacturing and the investment for this new entrant in Wind and Solar Energy
 Joint Venture/Technology Acquisition for MW Class Wind Turbines; Dialogue with International Wind Turbine/Solar Companies
 Contract Negotiations with leading International companies for JV
 Cost Estimating, Cash-flow preparation, Risk Analysis, Project Processes and Procedures in Wind Turbine Manufacturing and Investment in Wind Energy
 Regulatory Policy Studies and Analysis in Renewable Energy Sector
 Presentations to Top Management of the Company
Key Contributions:
 Developed Financial and Technical Model for Large Wind Turbine Manufacturing Business
 Initiated deals for MW Class Wind Turbine Technology Acquisition, Small Wind Turbine Design, Solar Thermal Systems in association with Indian and Foreign Multinationals
3. BP (British Petroleum) Alternative Energy, Mumbai, India
Wind Business Developer India – September 2007 to January 2009
Development of Wind Power Projects in India:
Brownfield Projects:
 Techno-commercial Discussions, Contract negotiations with Wind Turbine Manufacturers for the investment in Wind Energy Projects and Contract management during Construction
 Project Evaluation/Feasibility Study and Risk Analysis based on Government Policies, Wind Resource, Potential of Land, Power Evacuation and Technical Aspects of Wind Turbines/Farms including Non-technical Risks
 Support to financial and legal team in terms of Government policy & regulatory measures and technology
Greenfield Projects:
 Identification of new potential sites, Land Acquisition thro’ Land Facilitators, Liaison with Revenue/Forest departments
Grid Integration:
 Wind Power- Grid Integration, Power Evacuation Planning and Load Flow Studies for Large Wind Farms
 Electrical Infrastructure (EHV/HV Sub-stations, Transmission Lines) Development, Equipment Selection, Cost Estimation, Vendor Selection, Negotiations
Regulatory Study:
 Study & Analyze Governments’/Regulators’ Policies, Acts, Regulations pertaining to Energy Sector. Attend Public Hearings; give presentations to Authorities on Policy Issues.
Liaison:
 Liaise with related Government/Semi-government/Regulatory Authorities for various clearances/permits
 Relationship building with internal and external stakeholders associated with the projects
Key Contributions:
 Instrumental in three wind power projects (103 MW - Brownfield) in Maharashtra and Karnataka States
 Grid Study carried out for over 400 MW projects in Gujarat, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka States
 Potential sites tapped for more than 300 MW capacity in above states
4. Vestas Wind Technology India Private Limited, Pune, India
Manager (Project Development and Operations) – January 2003 to August 2007
 Responsible for the development of Wind Power Projects in Maharashtra State in India
 Techno-economic analysis to establish viability of the project; plan and execute (220/132/33 kV) power lines and sub-stations for wind farms using various software tools and field study; select necessary equipment from various manufacturers and suppliers
 Project planning in accordance to government policies
 Survey and selection of appropriate sites for project installation, handle land acquisition, develop reliable vendors
 Coordination with consultants, contractors and project management teams for successful installation and commissioning of lines and sub-stations, oversee on-site activities to ensure completion of project within the stipulated time and budgeted costs; Plan facility and manpower for the projects
 Liaison with Government Authorities like State Electricity Utilities, State Nodal Agencies for Non-conventional Energy and Electricity Regulatory Commissions for tariff determination, power purchase agreements, infrastructure, grid connectivity and commissioning clearances, claims for infrastructure development expenditure
 Keep updates about the prevalent renewable energy policies/acts, offer suggestions on it at various fronts
 Support to sales team and customers on various technical and policy issues
 Knowledge of electric industry tariffs, pricing economics, rate structures, contracts and terminology
 Watch and analyze the performance of wind power projects, suggest innovative things for performance improvement
Key Contributions:
 Successfully developed the wind power projects of 143 MW and commissioned 93 MW
 Commissioned two 132/33 kV sub-stations and two 33 kV double circuit lines
 Planned EHV power evacuation system for 770 MW wind farms successfully and obtained permits from Government Transmission Utility
 Potential sites tapped for more than 1000 MW capacity
5. Maharashtra Energy Development Agency (MEDA), Satara/Pune, India
Project Officer, Wind Energy – May 1995 to December 2002
 Managed operation and maintenance of grid connected (Nordex/Micon/Bonus) wind turbines
 Supervised the construction, operation and maintenance and fault finding of 33/11/0.415 KV sub-stations and 11 & 33 kV overhead lines
 Handled site surveys, identified suitable sites for the projects to come up and micro-sitting of wind turbines
 Played a key role in planning of power evacuation infrastructure for the first 300 MW wind power project in Maharashtra
 Leader of the technical teams for demonstration of wind power projects; monitored private sector wind farms
 Development of Renewable Energy Park – consisting Solar, Small Wind and Hybrid Systems
 Hold consultation on policies of Govt. of India and Maharashtra related to wind energy, liaise with various government departments and electricity board
6. Academic Positions from August 1993 – April 1995
PERSONAL DETAILS
Nationality : Indian
Gender : Male
Date of Birth : 10th March 1971
Languages known : English, Hindi, Marathi
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