Malhar Trivedi

About Malhar Trivedi

Welcome to my LinkedIn profile! I\'m a passionate Electrical Design Engineer with hands-on experience across the end-to-end electrical design lifecycle for ground-mounted, rooftop, carport, C&I, and utility-scale solar PV projects. Strong foundation in power system engineering, delivering compliant and constructible designs through Single Line Diagrams (SLDs), DC/AC cable sizing, string & inverter configuration, equipment selection, and protection philosophy for LT and HT systems.Proficient in industry-standard tools including AutoCAD for detailed electrical layouts, ETAP / SKM for load flow, short-circuit, and voltage drop studies, and Excel-based engineering calculations for optimized and auditable design deliverables. Experienced in working with 11 kV and LT networks, inverter duty transformers, switchgear, and grid-interconnection schemes in line with IEC, and CEA standards.Recognized for a detail-oriented design approach, strong analytical skills, and effective coordination with civil, procurement, execution, and utility stakeholders to ensure smooth project execution from concept to commissioning. Currently expanding expertise in Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), focusing on MW/MWh sizing, solar-plus-storage integration, and grid-interactive hybrid systems to support next-generation renewable infrastructure.Driven by a passion for reliable, efficient, and scalable electrical designs that contribute to a sustainable and resilient energy future.

Experience

1. Bess Design Engineer

   Cleantech Industry Resources (CIR)

   Feb 2026 — Present · Ahmedabad, IN

   Designed and engineered Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) ranging from 250 kWh to 120 MWh for commercial, industrial, and utility-scale applications.* Performed battery capacity sizing, PCS sizing, and energy modeling to optimize system configurations, reducing energy oversizing by 12–18% while meeting performance requirements.* Developed Single Line Diagrams (SLDs), electrical layouts, and AC/DC schematics for both AC-coupled and DC-coupled BESS architectures across multiple projects.* Selected and evaluated critical BESS components including lithium-ion battery modules, PCS/inverters (up to 5 MW per block), transformers, switchgear, and protection systems, improving design standardization by ~20%.* Conducted load flow, short-circuit, and protection coordination studies to ensure safe grid interconnection and compliance with utility interconnection standards.* Ensured full compliance with IEC, UL, and local electrical codes, achieving 100% approval during client and third-party technical design reviews.* Collaboration across multidisciplinary teams (engineering, procurement, project management) to resolve design issues, contributing to 15–20% faster design freeze cycles.* Supporting technical proposals and tenders for BESS projects, preparing system configurations, BOMs, and technical clarifications for EPC and developer clients.* Assisted in factory acceptance tests (FAT) and site commissioning for BESS projects up to 40 MW / 160 MWh, resolving commissioning issues within 24–48 hours.* Evaluated emerging energy storage technologies, grid codes, and safety standards, integrating best practices to improve system reliability and lifecycle performance by ~10%.

Education

• Pandit Deendayal Energy University (PDEU)

  Bachelor of Technology - BTech, Electrical Engineering

• USC Viterbi School of Engineering

  Master of Science - MS, Electrical and Electronics Engineering