Job highlights

- The candidate should also be informed ofthe basics of power system scheduling and operations so that he/she/they canunderstand and support the change in business-as-usual approach towardsforecasting and scheduling power generators
- . Proficiency in using Python libraries,linear andnon-linear optimisation techniques and MS Excel
- We offer strong visionary leadership with emphasis onresearch and impact at scale
- We actively promote leadership by initiative
- We celebrate talent and ambition
- You will be surrounded by smart people who willchallenge you and help you grow
- You will learn faster than your peers in other organisations
- Curiosity and irreverence, as well as responsibility,come together at CEEW
- You will get above-market remuneration
- We provide a safe space for all
- At CEEW, your life is your example for others

Purpose

- ThePower Markets team at CEEW is seeking a Consultant to join our energetic team andexpand ongoing research on building evidence for accelerated renewable energy(RE) offtake in the power grid, as well as the corresponding need for buildingevidence on delivering reliable power through renewables.
- The role will includeconducting literature reviews of statistical and advanced models used toforecast demand and RE power for the short and medium term, identifying thegaps and identifying integrated approaches to minimise the uncertainty forrenewables.
- This position requires a strong demonstrable experiencein time series analysis, data science and machine learning models, with anability to apply real-world scenarios. The candidate should also be informed ofthe basics of power system scheduling and operations so that he/she/they canunderstand and support the change in business-as-usual approach towardsforecasting and scheduling power generators.

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,



anddemand

Consultations on the existing forecasting methods andchallenges faced by developers, Renewable Energy Implementation Agencies, andkey industry players in the sector

Identify integrated approaches to improve thepredictability of renewables and power demand

Assist the team in testing the implications andreadiness of the generation and demand uncertainties in the power sector usinggrid modelling tools

Support the team in utilising statistical techniquesand metaheuristic algorithms to support the RE integration strategies, whilediversifying the risk of uncertainty

Stay informed about developments in the technologicaland regulatory landscapes related to renewable energy and demand forecasting,as well as operational planning and scheduling practices.

Programme Assistance

Assist with project implementation, including preparingtools, presentations, factsheets, reports and other communication material.

Contribute policy memos and technical documentation aspart of the research team

Accompany team members for meetings with otherstakeholders, and prepare formats for data collection.

Qualification

- Completed a Masteror doctorate degree with aspecialisation in the application of data science or machine learning in powersystems, energy systems, renewable energy technologies, or related fields
- Demonstrable experience of at least 2 years in data andtime series models will be advantageous.

Key Skills

- Strong ability to review, analyse statistical andprobabilistic models widely used in time series analysis to forecast solar,wind and demand
- Proficiency in using Python libraries, linear andnon-linear optimisation techniques and MS Excel
- Prior experience in conducting a vast literature reviewon numerical mathematical models
- Ability to learn new tools to manage, process and driveinsights from acquired data
- Prior understanding of the power sector schedule andoperations, and relevant policy and regulatory environment
- Ability to effectively work in an interdisciplinaryteam while being able to independently drive research with minimum assistancewhen time demands

📌 Consultant- Power Markets (New Delhi)
🏢 CEEW
📍 New Delhi