V. Raghavendran

About V. Raghavendran

A seasoned Head of Engineering with nearly two decades of experience in the renewable energy sector, specialising in IPP projects, solar parks, RTC projects, ISTS projects, Green Corridor, BESS, Hybrid Project, and Power evacuation engineering; Adept at driving technical excellence & operational efficiency in high-value, large-scale projects.Client-centric and Business Growth-Oriented: Adept at aligning engineering strategies with business development goals. Skilled in technical due diligence, risk assessments, market analysis, and proposal development to secure high-profile projects and drive business growth for global clients like NTPC, NLC, SECI, Greenko, JSW Energy, Vibrant Energy, Enfinity Global and Sterlite Group.End-to-End Project Execution: Expert in spearheading engineering initiatives for 5 GW+ renewable energy projects across India and Asia-Pacific, including design, execution, & commissioning of 3 GW+ operational projects; expertise in handling turnkey projects, encompassing Tender bidding, PV plant and substation Detailed design engineering, Review engineering, Vendor evaluation, Business development support, Due diligence, Design optimization, Procurement, Installation, Testing & Grid integration for renewable energy projects.Business Development Assistance: Collaborating with the Business Development team to prepare technical methodology, Bills of Materials (BoM), budgets, and comprehensive technical designs and drawings to facilitate successful bids. Overseeing due diligence processes for acquisition prospects, encompassing deal sourcing, assessment, finalisation, and operational stabilisation phases. Collaborating with stakeholders to develop cost budgets and enhance the Levelized Cost of Energy (LCOE) in accordance with tender specifications.Process Optimization and Risk Management: Expertise in establishing SOPs and leveraging industry best practices to improve process efficiency, mitigate project risks, and enhance operational performance; Adept at handling project changes and ensuring adherence to budgetary and quality standards.Customer Support: Establishing and sustaining robust connections with clients, suppliers, and regulatory bodies, guaranteeing operational coherence and adherence to regulations.Concentrating on the execution of high-calibre projects and swiftly responding to customer feedback to uphold exceptional satisfaction levels. Directly coordinating with clients to efficiently handle project modifications, ensuring all alterations conform to objectives and schedules.

Experience

1. Assistant General Manager

   Amara Raja Group

   Oct 2023 — Present · Hyderabad, IN

   Head Engineering – Renewable & BESS, handling 5 GW+ Renewable & 1 GWhr BESS Projects across India and across APAC region.* Projects successfully designed, executed, commissioned and delivered, in compliance with CEA Grid Code July 2022 for the reactive power & harmonic filter:* Amararaja Batteries Group Captive Project: 50 MW (AC)/ 62.5 MWp project with 132 / 33 KV evacuation, in Chittoor, AP.* NTPC India’s First BoS project ANTA, RJ 102.5 MW (AC)/ 135 MWp BoS project with 220 KV evacuation,* NTPC NOKH 291.78 MW (AC)/ 306.25 MWp BoS project with SAT.* Serentica (Sterlite Group) Gadag 212.5 MW AC / 267 MWp DC BoS project along with SAT through 220 / 33 kV power evacuation.* Vibrant Energy 105.6 MW AC / 155 MWp DC BoS with thin-film module technology Project in Koppal, KA. Projects Successfully designed, under execution and commissioning stage:* Greenko Kurnool 500 MW AC / 700 MWp DC BoS project along with a string inverter system supporting the world\'s largest pumped storage project.* JSW Energy Pavagada, KA – 300 MW AC / 429 MWp DC BoS project along with 220 / 33 kV power evacuation.* RPCL Bangladesh 110 MW AC / 140 MWp DC project along with 132 / 33 KV power evacuation, compliance with Bangla Grid code (under execution stage).* Adani – 475 MW AC / 641.25 MWp DC BoS project along with Single Axis Tracker (SAT) through 400 / 33 KV power evacuation (under execution stage), Khavda.* Enfinity Global – 300 MW AC / 375 MWp DC BoS project along with Single Axis Tracker (SAT) through 220 / 33 KV power evacuation, compliance with CEA Grid Code June 2022 (under design stage), Nokh, Badhla.BESS Area:* NTPC India’s First DG replacement Pilot BESS project Dadri UP – 700 KW / 1400 kWh BESS Project.* JSW 125 MW / 500 MWh, Kasarcode, KL, KSEB Grid Tie project, under SECI PPA (Southern India largest Grid Tie project).

Education

• V.RAMAKRISHNA POLYTECHNIC, CHENNAI.

  Diploma in EEE, Electrical and Electronics Engineering

  2002 — 2005

• Sathyabama Institute of Science & Technology, Chennai

  Bachelor of Engineering - BE, Electrical and Electronics Engineering