Vikas Verma
Renewable Energy | Utility-Scale Solar & BESS | Project Development & Strategic Growth
- Role
- Business Development at Skypower Global
- Location
- Gurugram, HR, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Vikas Verma
Dynamic and strategic senior leader with 22+ years of cross-functional expertise in…
Experience
Business Development
Jul 2015 — Present · New Delhi, IN
Led the development and execution of large-scale Solar and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects, integrating cross-functional teams across engineering, policy, and finance to align with India’s Renewable energy transition→ Successfully submitted a bid for a 250 MW/500 MWh standalone Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) for TGGENCO in March 2025, achieved technical qualification, and participated in the Reverse Auction process.→ Leading in pre-bid and strategy discussions for hybrid project tenders (Solar + Wind + BESS), leveraging pricing benchmarks, technical qualification matrices, and RfP alignment to shape commercially viable offerings.→ Actively analyzed hybrid RfPs such as SECI, NTPC, and state-level DISCOMs to shape future bidding strategies aligned with emerging hybrid energy trends.→ Leading the execution of a 50 MW solar project amidst legal disputes with government agencies and EPC contractors,ensuring steady progress despite external challenges.→ Engaging in ongoing legal and contractual management for 500 MW projects secured earlier, addressing court cases and disputes with government bodies.→ Engaged in reviewing and bidding processes for several tenders, including REMCL (Railways 1 GW tender), Punjab (100MW tender), PM KUSUM (90 MW Rajasthan),and SECI (1785 MW Raj tender).→ Contributed to tender strategy, market analysis, and risk assessments to optimize decision-making for future project opportunities.→ Managing land acquisition for acres in Madhya Pradesh and Telangana.→ Successfully commissioning 500 MW Solar PV projects, ensuring adherence to timelines and quality standards→Liaisoning with 10-12 government and military stakeholders to ensure regulatory compliance and project advancement→Provided inputs for financial modeling, analyzing scenarios with expected tariffs to achieve required IRR→Managed partnerships with EPCs, ensuring on-time project execution per Power Purchase Agreements
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