Solar Project Manager

Eleusis Consulting; Maharashtra; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Eleusis Consulting is seeking a driven Renewable Energy Business Development professional in Chennai to identify and develop solar and wind project opportunities, secure land and locations, and build relationships with landowners, corporates and investors.

You will coordinate with EB/DISCOM/ESCOM for power connectivity, approvals and grid-related activities, while liaising with government departments and internal teams to advance projects from feasibility to handover.

Qualifications

• Experience in solar and wind energy project development.
• Hands-on experience with EDC and EB/DISCOM activities.
• Good understanding of renewable energy project approvals and processes.
• Strong government liaison and stakeholder-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new solar and wind energy project opportunities.
• Identify land/project locations suitable for Solar and Wind projects.
• Coordinate with landowners, industrial customers, corporates, developers, consultants and investors.

Skills

Solar/Wind project development

EB/DISCOM/ESCOM coordination

Government liaison

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

MS Excel/PowerPoint

Travel willingness

Job description

• Identify and develop new Solar and Wind Energy project opportunities.
• Identify suitable land/project locations for Solar and Wind projects.
• Build relationships with landowners, industrial customers, corporates, developers, consultants and investors.
• Handle project development and EDC activities from initial stage to project handover.
• Coordinate with EB/DISCOM/ESCOM for power connectivity, evacuation and other electricity-related approvals.
• Handle government and statutory liaison activities for renewable energy projects.
• Coordinate with relevant government departments for NOCs, permissions, approvals and clearances.
• Follow up with electricity authorities for grid connectivity, power evacuation, metering and related approvals.
• Coordinate with internal technical, engineering, legal, finance and project execution teams.
• Conduct preliminary assessment of land, grid connectivity, evacuation feasibility and project potential.
• Develop and maintain relationships with government authorities and other project stakeholders.
• Prepare project proposals, feasibility information and commercial presentations.
• Participate in negotiations with clients, landowners and project partners.
• Generate new leads and maintain a strong Solar/Wind project pipeline.
• Monitor renewable energy market developments, policies and regulatory changes.
• Track project approvals, timelines and pending activities and provide regular updates to management.
• Travel to project locations, government offices, EB/DISCOM offices and client locations as required.

Required Experience

Candidates should have experience in one or more of the following:

• Solar Power Projects
• Wind Energy Projects
• Renewable Energy Project Development
• Solar/Wind EPC
• Power Infrastructure
• Business Development in Renewable Energy
• Government Liaison
• EB/DISCOM/ESCOM Coordination
• Land Acquisition / Land Identification
• Grid Connectivity & Power Evacuation

Required Skills

• Strong knowledge of Solar and/or Wind Energy project development.
• Hands-on experience in EDC and EB/DISCOM activities.
• Good understanding of renewable energy project approvals and processes.
• Strong government liaison and stakeholder-management skills.
• Good negotiation and communication skills.
• Ability to independently follow up with government authorities and utilities.
• Strong networking skills within the renewable energy and power sector.
• Willingness to travel to project sites and government offices.
• Good knowledge of MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint.Role & responsibilities