SECTION A: POSITION SUMMARY

Objective & Purpose:
This is a senior position in the BD&C (Business Development & Contracting) function, working closely with the function head to achieve stated targets. The role involves leading project development, bidding, and contracting activities for renewable energy projects.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Project Origination:
   • Resource mapping across India.
   • Engaging with OEMs and developers for license acquisition and joint developments.
   • Experience in Gujarat (STU and CTU) and other resource-rich states (CTU) is an advantage.
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• Investment Identification:
  • Identifying commercially viable projects that align with Vena Energy’s return/risk expectations.
• Project Development:
  • Handling greenfield and brownfield projects, incorporating inputs from Engineering, Projects, Land, Approvals teams.
  • Developing agreements with OEMs and developers to secure exclusivity for bids.
  • Conducting site visits and due diligence to mitigate project risks.
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• Regulatory & Compliance:
  • Ensuring clarity on bidding guidelines, PPAs, and approvals from regulatory bodies.
  • Interfacing with MNRE, SECI, PGCIL, CTU, CEA, MOP, and industry forums (WIPPA, NSEFI, ASSOCHAM, etc.).
  • Advocating for policies that align with company interests.
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• Pre-construction Approvals & Power Offtake:
  • Securing PPA agreements and grid connections.
  • Negotiating Power Offtake Agreements on favorable terms.
  • Supporting the procurement team in structuring contracts for wind, solar, and hybrid projects.
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• Stakeholder Engagement:
  • Maintaining relationships across government bodies, developers, and OEMs.
  • Ensuring participation in shortlisted bids while coordinating with finance, legal, CS, and other teams.
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• New Business Development:
  • Identifying and developing Hybrid, BESS, Floating Solar, Offshore Wind, Hydrogen projects.
  • Tracking upcoming Government Bids/Tenders for renewable energy supply at central and state levels.
  • Monitoring changing technologies (module, tracker, inverter, WTG models, BESS).
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• Competition & Market Research:
  • Tracking competitors, benchmarking industry trends, and identifying new opportunities.
  • Researching commercially viable PPAs and market developments.
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SECTION B: QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE