Himansu Kar
About Himansu Kar
Himansu Kar is the Onsite Plant Manager at Aditya Birla Renewables Limited in Orissa, India, with extensive experience in solar energy and project management.
Title and Responsibilities at Aditya Birla Group
Himansu Kar serves as the Onsite Plant Manager at Aditya Birla Renewables Limited, part of the Aditya Birla Group, based in Orissa, India. His responsibilities include leading the maintenance of three solar power plants, overseeing operations and maintenance activities (O&M), and managing tasks such as monthly billing, CEIG inspection, CGWA compliance, internal stakeholder reporting, and obtaining state government approvals.
Professional Experience in Solar Energy Sector
Himansu Kar has accumulated significant experience in the solar energy sector. He previously worked at Bosch Energy and Building Solutions India from 2015 to 2020 as a Site Manager in Bengaluru, Karnataka. He also held a role at InSolare Energy Pvt. Ltd. as an Electrical Engineer from 2014 to 2015. His experience spans a variety of roles and responsibilities, including design support, rooftop solar project BOM finalization, installation, commissioning, and site surveys.
Educational Background in Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Himansu Kar graduated from Biju Patnaik University of Technology in Odisha, where he earned an Engineer's Degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering, attending from 2007 to 2011. He furthered his education by obtaining a post-graduate degree in Industrial Automation from Prolific Systems & Technologies Pvt. Ltd. in Bangalore.
Major Solar Projects Managed
Throughout his career, Himansu Kar has managed several significant solar projects. Among them are the World First Airport solar project at CIAL, Cochin (12 MWp and 11 MWp), the WBPDCL 15 MWp solar project in West Bengal, a 2.2 MWp single-axis tracker project under the farmer scheme in Karnataka, and the 23 MWp Bagmane tech park project in Karnataka. He also overseen the 7 MWp ground-mounted solar project at Utkal Alumina International Limited, Odisha, the 4.2 MWp ground-mounted solar project at GP mines, Chhattisgarh, and the 3.5 MWp rooftop project at Cummins Pune.
Skills and Expertise
Himansu Kar has developed a diverse skill set over his career, which includes proficiency in solar energy, renewable energy, engineering, project planning, energy efficiency, commissioning, project management, team building, client liaison, and teamwork. His broad expertise makes him a valuable contributor to projects in the renewable energy sector.