Day-to-Day Responsibilities
Screen and shortlist potential sites using solar irradiation data, land availability, terrain and distance to a substation or grid line.
Run feasibility studies covering energy yield, plant capacity, cost estimates and expected returns.
Secure land through lease or purchase agreements, and check land titles with revenue and land officials.
Apply for grid connectivity and power evacuation approval from the state transmission utility or distribution company, and track each step.
Find and negotiate a power buyer, such as a state distribution company, a commercial client or a corporate buyer, through a power purchase agreement (PPA).
Arrange project finance with banks and lenders, and prepare bid or tender documents where a government auction applies.
Hand the project over to construction contractors, monitor progress and budget, and oversee commissioning and handover to the operations team.
