Manikandan Jothilingam

Manikandan Jothilingam is a Renewable Energy enthusiast with a focus on Solar PV design and Project Management. He has a proven track record of successfully executing large-scale grid-connected solar PV projects from inception to completion.

His expertise lies in Energy yield assessment, system sizing of PV plants, and calculating Levelized Cost of Energy (LCOE). Manikandan is proficient in selecting and designing solar PV modules, inverters, and overseeing the procurement of necessary equipment for solar PV systems.

With a background in Electrical sciences and a Certificate in Energy Management and Technology, Manikandan brings a strong educational foundation to his professional endeavors. He holds a high school certificate from Hilton Matric School Courtallam, a Bachelor of Engineering degree from Kongu Engineering College, and a Certificate in Energy Management and Technology from Indira Gandhi National Open University.

Over the course of his career, Manikandan has held various roles including Procurement Engineer at Ikaros Solar BNL, Solar Engineer at 10 Degree Solar, Solar Engineer at Freelancer, Solar Engineer at Cutech Group, Project Engineer at Goggles Energy Pvt. Ltd., Project Engineer at Moscow Electrical Engineering Pte Ltd, Supervisor at Alpha Trading Pte Ltd, and Business Analyst at J Export & Import.

His skill set includes managing project schedules, coordinating logistics for timely deliveries, preparing sales proposals for industrial solar PV projects, conducting desktop research, analyzing the Renewable Energy market, and studying sustainable policies. Manikandan is adept at calculating Return on Investment (ROI) and Internal Rate of Return (IRR) to aid investor decision-making.

Passionate about leveraging renewable energy to provide electricity to those in need and assisting global companies in reducing their carbon footprint, Manikandan is dedicated to making the world a better place through sustainable energy practices.