Solar Technology Advancements - PV and Inverter Technologies (Session 2)

Ibrahim Kadriinamdar has over 15 years of experience in new business development and market expansion, specifically in the Renewable Energy sector. He is a dynamic management professional with a proven track record of spearheading sales and business development initiatives across diverse industries. As Regional Sales Manager at Solplanet in Dubai, he played a pivotal role in driving business growth by identifying, evaluating, and securing new clients. His contributions have been recognised by industry bodies, including being named one of India's Top 100 Net Zero Leaders by NET ZERO Alliance, Solar Quarter, in 2023. Additionally, he was recognised as one of the "RE Leaders of Tomorrow in the top 40 under 40" by EQ International.

Dr. Omkar Jani received his Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering with Honours from the University of South Carolina, Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology with specialization in Solar Photovoltaic Science and Engineering, and completed his post-doctoral fellowship from the Institute of Energy Conversion, University of Delaware. Omkar is currently the President and Chief Technology Officer (CTO) for solar cell and PV module technology as a part of the 'New Energy' initiative by Reliance Industries Limited (RIL). He is responsible for ensuring RIL's technological leadership in PV technology. Prior to RIL, Omkar was the Managing Director of Kanoda Energy Systems Pvt. Ltd. Kanoda is a technology and innovation-driven solar power systems & plants design and engineering company. Earlier, Omkar served as the Principal Research Scientist at Gujarat Energy Research & Management Institute (GERMI), where he initiated several renewable energy programs. Today, GERMI is recognized among the leading solar energy institutes of India.

Highly Accomplished Technical Leader with 15+ Years of Expertise in Power Electronics, PV System Design, Solar Inverters, and Renewable Energy Solutions Results-oriented and dynamic professional with an exceptional track record spanning over 15 years in the fields of Power Electronics, PV System design and integration, Solar Inverters, Solar Solutions, Troubleshooting, Renewable Energy, and System Analysis. A visionary leader and strategic thinker, currently serving as the Technical Head India at Shenzhen Growatt New Energy Co Ltd, driving the forefront of innovative solar technologies and solutions.

Priyamvada Pandit with Masters in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from the Illinois Institute of Technology has been associated with SMA for 10 years and has extensive knowledge and experience in the PV industry. She looks after the commercial and industrial portfolio for India, South Asia, and South East Asia. Also, manages and conducts training for the SMA Solar Academy, India.