Daniel Varghese

Background

About Daniel Varghese

I am a seasoned Solar Design Engineer with over 11 years of experience in the solar energy and switchgear design industries. I have successfully designed and optimized more than 400 solar power plants, ranging from 2 kW to 300 MW, including residential, commercial, industrial, and utility-scale projects. My expertise spans renewable energy solutions, Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), and hybrid energy systems for both grid-connected and off-grid applications. Key Skills and Experience. Comprehensive Solar Plant Design: Extensive experience in system selection, feasibility analysis, shadow analysis, and energy generation optimization for solar power plants. Project Portfolio: Designed over 400 solar photovoltaic (PV) systems, ranging from rooftop and ground-mounted solar projects to large-scale utility solar farms up to 300 MW. Advanced Technical Skills: Proficient in tools like AutoCAD, PVsyst, Helioscope, HOMER, SketchUp, and Energy Storage System Advisor for accurate system design and performance modeling. Electrical Design Expertise: Skilled in selecting and sizing switchgear components like circuit breakers, busbars, transformers, protection relays, CTs/PTs, meters, cables, lightning protection, and earthing systems, adhering to IEC, NEC, and AS/NZS standards. Global Standards Compliance: Expertise in international standards, including and IEC, NEN, NEC Diverse Designs: Creation of array layouts, single-line diagrams (SLD), substation designs, and BOQs for rooftop and ground-mounted projects, BESS solutions, and hybrid energy systems. Software Proficiency: AutoCAD, PVsyst, Helioscope, HOMER, PVSol, Solar Labs, Open Solar, Elecdes, Eplan, and SketchUp. Current Role: As a Senior Solar Design Engineer with a Netherlands-based solar EPC company, I specialize in designing solar PV systems, rooftop solar, ground-mounted solar, and BESS projects. I work with international clients, including those in Ireland, Australia, and the European Union, delivering innovative, sustainable energy solutions. Career Goals: I am seeking opportunities with renewable energy companies to contribute to impactful projects in solar power plant design, energy storage systems, and sustainable development. I am open to full-time or contract roles and willing to relocate globally or work remotely, targeting regions like Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, the Netherlands, European Union countries, and the UAE.#SolarDesignEngineer #RenewableEnergy #BESS #ElectricalDesign #EnergyStorageSystems #SolarEPC #SustainableEnergy #Switchgear #GlobalStandards #SolarPV #NetZeroEnergy