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Photovoltaic consultant specializing in the upstream phases (Prospecting, development, and pre-construction), I support developers and energy companies in securing and optimizing their solar projects.
I have contributed to over 100 photovoltaic projects (from 1 to 50 MWp), of various types: ground-mounted, floating, canopies, rooftops, and agrivoltaic projects.
My goal: to secure projects from the initial phases and maximize their techno-economic performance.
My interventions include:
- Sizing and design of photovoltaic power plants (All project types)
- Analysis of grid connection constraints and solutions (MV/HV)
- CAPEX / project performance optimization
- Writing technical specifications (CCTP)
- Offer analysis and support for project teams
- Performing FAT (Factory Acceptance Test)
💡 Through my experience with major players in the sector, I have developed a structured, pragmatic, and results-oriented approach.
📩 Feel free to contact me to discuss.
French
Native or bilingual
English
Fluent
Can work on-site
Lyon (up to 50km)
Experience
- Sun'rPhotovoltaic Design EngineerENERGY AND UTILITIESSeptember 2024 - January 2026 (1 year and 4 months)Lyon, FranceAs a Photovoltaic Design Consultant Engineer, I am involved in the design and sizing of ground-mounted, floating, rooftop, and canopy photovoltaic power plants, as well as agrivoltaic (AVD) projects, from the initial prospecting phases to pre-construction.- Design and sizing of PV power plants (ground, rooftop, canopies, floating, AVD) for small to very large power projects, according to site requirements.- Conducting preliminary grid connection studies: cost estimation, grid constraint analysis, and optimization solution evaluation.- Technical referent for ground-mounted power plants: technological monitoring, equipment benchmarking, design optimization, and standardization of internal practices.- Support in writing technical specifications (CCTP) in conjunction with project teams and industrial partners.- Performing FAT (Factory Acceptance Tests) for transformer substations and delivery points to ensure the quality and compliance of equipment before implementation.
- TotalEnergiesPhotovoltaic and Wind Power Design EngineerENERGY AND UTILITIESSeptember 2022 - August 2024 (1 year and 11 months)Nantes, France- Conducting site audits to identify various technical, topographical, environmental, grid-related, and operational constraints.- Developing technical plans and single-line diagrams using AutoCAD for projects of various scales, from 3 MWp to over 50 MWp, for ground-mounted and floating solar farms.- Optimizing the distribution of inverters and transformer substations to maximize electrical performance.- Contributing to the sizing of wind turbine access roads and platforms according to manufacturer specifications.- Providing technical support to internal teams (development, construction, design).- Integrating TotalEnergies QHSE standards into studies and deliverables.- Assisting the construction manager in drafting specifications and analyzing various tender packages (Civil Engineering, BoS, Substation, Electrical).- Participating in projects of various scales, from 3 MWp to over 50 MWp, for ground-mounted and floating solar farms.
- Projex IngénierieThermal and Energy Efficiency Design EngineerENERGY AND UTILITIESApril 2021 - June 2021 (2 months)Lille, France- Conducting regulatory thermal studies (new and renovation).- Energy and carbon studies.- Using Climawin.
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Education
- Master 1 & 2University Of Nantes / UPEC2024Master 1 & 2
- Bachelor's degree: General degree in Electrical EngineeringUniversity of Lille2022Licence 3 : Licence générale parcours ingénierie électrique
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