Avinaash Patel

Avinaash Patel is a dedicated professional with over 10 years of experience in consulting and EPC environments in the Energy sector, specifically in Southern Africa.

His expertise includes transmission line planning, design, construction, and project management for notable companies such as Eskom, City Power, Sasol, BPC, EdM, LEC, SNEL, CEC, and projects in Tanzania and Zambia.

Avinaash specializes in Solar PV systems resources analysis, feasibility studies, and designs from rooftop projects to large utility scale projects.

Currently serving as an HV Specialist at Enel Green Power, Avinaash provides technical expertise for utility scale Wind and Solar projects in the region.

He has a strong background in managing complex engineering projects, emphasizing effective resource and timeline management.

Avinaash is registered with ECSA as a Candidate Engineer, working towards his Pr. Eng professional registration and has completed the Certified Energy Manager (CEM) course.

Outside of work, Avinaash has a keen interest in Renewable Energy/Energy Efficiency and actively seeks to expand his knowledge and skills in this field.

His career interests lie in renewable energy, energy efficiency, and business while his social interests include art, astronomy, investing, property, photography, model building, and woodwork.

He holds educational qualifications in Electrical Engineering and Biomedical Engineering from the University of the Witwatersrand and has completed courses in photography.