Abhinab Sahoo

Background

About Abhinab Sahoo

Project Delivery Leader with 16+ years of global experience across the full lifecycle of energy infrastructure—from development to execution. Proven expertise in managing gigawatt-scale portfolios including High Voltage Digital Substations (HVDC/AC), Gas-based Power Plants (Combined and Simple Cycle), Wind Farms, and Solar PV (grid-connected, rooftop, BESS, floating), as well as Concentrated Solar Thermal Plants with energy storage (up to 50 MW). Currently leading project delivery at EDF Renewables, with prior experience on the developer side, overseeing feasibility studies, permitting, grid integration, and early-stage engineering for utility-scale renewable projects. Skilled in aligning technical, financial, and regulatory frameworks to ensure bankable and executable assets. Expert in full-cycle project management: pre-bid engineering, budget estimation, delivery scheduling, MDL preparation, KPI tracking, risk assessments, contract analysis, and margin optimization. Hands-on with EPC, EPCM, PMC, and Owner’s Engineering models. International exposure across 5+ countries, working with top-tier MNCs including Daewoo (Korea), TCE, L&T, Worley, Assystem, and STUP. Proficient in tools like ETAP, AutoGrid Pro, PVSyst, PVSOL, SAM, Navisworks, and DIgSILENT*.