Consultant- Power Markets

Purpose

The Power Markets team at CEEW is seeking a Consultant to join our dynamic team and expand ongoing research on building evidence for accelerated renewable energy (RE) offtake in the power grid, as well as the corresponding need for building evidence on delivering reliable power through renewables. The role will include conducting literature reviews of statistical and advanced models used to forecast demand and RE power for the short and medium term, identifying the gaps and identifying integrated approaches to minimise the uncertainty for renewables. This position requires a strong demonstrable experience in time series analysis, data science and machine learning models, with an ability to apply real-world scenarios. The candidate should also be informed of the basics of power system scheduling and operations so that he / she / they can understand and support the change in business-as-usual approach towards forecasting and scheduling power generators

Job duties and accountabilities

Primary responsibilities

Research

• Review various approaches, including data requirements, tools and techniques used in Indian

states, industries and globally for short (day / week-ahead) and medium (seasonal) forecasting

for solar, wind, and demand

Renewable Energy Implementation Agencies, and key industry players in the sector

uncertainties in the power sector using grid modelling tools

RE integration strategies, while diversifying the risk of uncertainty

renewable energy and demand forecasting, as well as operational planning and scheduling

practices.

Programme Assistance

and other communication material.

collection.

Selection Criteria

Qualification

or machine learning in power systems, energy systems, renewable energy technologies, or

related fields

advantageous.

Key Skills

analysis to forecast solar, wind and demand

regulatory environment

research with minimum assistance when time demands

CEEW operates in a dynamic environment, and the candidate will be required to show flexibility in

undertaking a variety of tasks.

Compensation

Competitive compensation – commensurate to the experience and matching the best of standards

adopted by industry or other similar organisations for similar roles.