Varsha Chipala Satish
About Varsha Chipala Satish
Varsha Chipala Satish is an Engineering Coordinator at SOLV Energy, specializing in solar project permitting and design. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Anna University and a Master's degree in Sustainable Energy Systems from the State University of New York College at Cortland.
Work at SOLV Energy
Varsha Chipala Satish has been employed at SOLV Energy as an Engineering Coordinator since 2021. In this role, she coordinates with external engineering consultants across various disciplines to ensure the timely and compliant completion of designs for utility-scale solar projects. She also works closely with permitting teams and various authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs) to acquire the necessary permits for these solar initiatives.
Education and Expertise
Varsha Chipala Satish holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Anna University, where she studied from 2014 to 2017. She furthered her education at the State University of New York College at Cortland, earning a Master's degree in Sustainable Energy Systems from 2017 to 2019. Her academic background provides her with a solid foundation in energy systems and engineering principles.
Background in Solar Industry
Prior to her current position, Varsha Chipala Satish gained experience in the solar industry through various roles. She worked as a Permit Coordinator at Summit Solar for six months in 2019, where she focused on obtaining necessary permits for solar projects. She also served as a Solar Design Coordinator at Summit Solar from 2020 to 2021, contributing to the design aspects of solar installations.
Research and Assistant Roles
Varsha Chipala Satish has experience in academic research, having worked as a Graduate Research Assistant at the State University of New York College at Cortland from 2017 to 2019. In this role, she supported research initiatives related to energy systems, further enhancing her knowledge and skills in the field.
Technical Skills and Tools
In her engineering roles, Varsha Chipala Satish utilizes specialized software tools to support solar project development. She generates energy production reports using PVSyst, a tool designed for photovoltaic system analysis. Additionally, she employs the System Advisor Model (SAM) to determine optimal string and inverter sizes for solar projects, ensuring efficient design and implementation.