Sakthisekar

Application Engineer-Large Scale-BESS and Solar
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Work experience

  • Application Engineer-Large Scale-BESS and Solar

    SMA Solar Technology AG
    2023.04-Current(3 years)
    (2 years 8 months) Experienced in large-scale BESS and solar PV projects across the UK and Europe, with expertise in designing and sizing bi-directional PCS and MVPS solutions. Skilled in AC/DC-coupled inverter integration, grid code compliance (G99, P28, G5/5), and testing for applications including frequency regulation, energy arbitrage, inertia/SCL delivery, and black start. Proficient in inverter control, Digital Twin analysis, and power system studies using DIgSILENT and MATLAB, with a focus on inclusive design and dynamic pricing models. Delivered training on SMA solutions, supported project execution with EPCs and utilities, and collaborated with sales teams to optimize financial and commercial outcomes. Experienced in market research and regulatory compliance in the energy storage sector.
  • Senior Manager - BESS Technical Solutions - Sterling Wilson Middle

    Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy
    2022.01-2023.01(a year)
    Integration and EPC - Utility Scale BESS & Microgrids (EMEA, Australia &USA) Designing and integrating utility-scale battery storage and microgrid solutions. Experienced in inverter control, Digital Twin analysis, power system studies, grid compliance, and techno-commercial project development. Skilled in DIgSILENT, HOMER, MATLAB, PVsyst, and leading BESS solutions.
  • Manager- Tendering- BESS- ABB Powergrids Australia & APAC

    Hitachi Energy
    2021.02-2022.09(2 years)
    (1 year 8 months) Products and Integration - Utility Scale BESS (Australia & APAC) Designing and integrating utility-scale battery storage and microgrid solutions. Experienced in inverter control, Digital Twin analysis, grid compliance, and techno-commercial project development. Skilled in DIgSILENT, HOMER and MATLAB.
  • Manager - Business Development & Proposals - Solar and BESS

    Larsen & Toubro
    2018.01-2021.01(3 years)
    6 years 6 months (3 years 1 month) EPC - Solar PV & Battery Storage (1+ GW) Designing and optimizing large-scale solar PV and hybrid storage projects. Experienced in techno-commercial proposals, EPC & O&M contracts, risk analysis, vendor development, and financial modeling. Proficient in PVsyst, HOMER, and MATLAB.
  • Senior Engineer

    Indian Institute of Technology, Madras
    2014.08-2015.12(a year)
    (1 year 5 months)
  • Masters Research

    Visteon Corporation
    2012.08-2014.07(2 years)

Educational experience

  • Anna University

    Engineering, Electrical and Electronics engineering
    2009.09-2012.06(3 years)
  • Government Polytechnic College, Coimbatore

    Electrical and Electronics Engineering
    2006.09-2009.06(3 years)

Certificates

PMI Level 3 Emergency First Aid at Work Risk Management Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) High Voltage Authorised Person
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