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Balaji Vedagiri

Chennai,India (Willing To Relocate)| +61-431852415

Summary

Results-driven Wind Engineer with over 5.5 years of experience in OEM and consultancy environments. Specializes in wind resource assessments, energy yield analysis, layout design, site suitability studies, and risk assessments for global onshore wind projects. Led feasibility studies for greenfield developments, conducted Shadow Flicker and Noise assessments, and delivered bankable energy reports across diverse geographies including APAC, EMEA, and AMER. Proficient in industry-standard tools such as WindPRO, OpenWind, WAsP, and QGIS. Collaborates with GIS, Solar, and PtX teams on hybrid renewable energy projects. Passionate about sustainable energy and eager to optimize wind farm performance, maximize energy production, and contribute to Australia's clean energy transition.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Wind Analyst

Blue Power Partners A/S
04.2025 - Current
  • - Executed MEASENET-compliant met mast and LiDAR campaigns; and supported turbine nomination, PCV, and site compliance as per IEC 61400-1 and OEM standards.
  • - Integrated shadow flicker, noise, and EIA inputs into design workflows; analysed climate risks including icing losses and construction downtimes.
  • - Led R&D studies on Ti Binning, wake modelling, and mesoscale bias; maintained central measurement database and ensured engineering precision.
  • - Served as AMER region’s SPoC—guiding client interactions, mentoring analysts, and reviewing external reports for clarity and alignment with project goals.

Wind Analyst

Blue Power Partners A/S
09.2023 - 03.2025
  • - Led feasibility studies for greenfield wind farms using Vortex, EMD-WRF, and UL; delivered terrain-tuned resource assessments for accurate project siting.
  • - Optimised wind farm layouts through wake modelling (WAsP, CFD), terrain interaction analysis, and turbine class assessments as per IEC and OEM specs.
  • - Conducted energy yield assessments and uncertainty analysis, validated RSDs (Windcube, Triton, ZephIR) and performed LiDAR AGL offset corrections.
  • - Prepared transparent, stakeholder-aligned reports covering energy yield, optimisation studies, and risk assessments; ensured modelling consistency and compliance with onshore wind standards and internal quality processes.

Wind & Site Engineer

Vestas Wind Technology R&D
02.2020 - 09.2023
  • - Performed advanced wind data analysis and implemented MCP techniques to generate long-term datasets for accurate AEP estimation; delivered WTG suitability studies with Vestas turbines, recommending load mitigation strategies to extend asset lifespan.
  • - Led the Italian deal team—managing technical reviews, mentoring junior consultants, and ensuring timely, high-quality deliverables across projects.
  • - Validated 25+ Vestas load models, managing a centralised CFD and load request database; ensuring accuracy, compliance, and reliability in turbine performance validation.
  • - Presented CFD applications for wind siting at Technology Day 2022; conducted technical training, leveraged Jira analytics for team optimisation, and drove adoption of advanced modelling practices.

Education

M.E Aeronautical Engineering -

Madras Institute of Technology
Chennai
01.2020

B.Tech Aeronautical Engineering -

B.S Abdur Rahman University
Chennai
01.2018

Skills

  • WindPRO
    WAsP
    QGIS
    Openwind
    Windographer
    Logger software
    Global mapper
    Openwind
    MS Office Result-oriented
    Effective Interpersonal Communication
    Active listening
    Decision-making
    Collaborative Team player
    Agility and Adaptability
    Flow modelling - CFD
    Layout design
    Mast and RSD -Measurement Campaign
    RSD Validation
    Wake interactions
    Blockage
    Offshore WRA

Awards

  • Received appreciation for completing wind data cleaning for 26 met masts (Repsol Cluster, Spain) within an accelerated 3-week schedule.
  • Awarded Highflyer for key technical contributions to the 943 MW FOI project (France) and multiple projects totalling 700+ MW in Italy.
  • Recognised with the Highflyer Award for developing and deploying the Due Date Planner tool, improving project scheduling efficiency.
  • Commended for managing high-volume project inflow in Italy via effective cross-sub-regional coordination and team alignment.
  • Earned appreciation for supporting Greece’s auction projects, contributing to successful competitive bid strategies., Identified and flagged critical project risks in Quebec, enabling early mitigation and enhancing project resilience.

Languages

English
Professional Working
Tamil
Native or Bilingual
Telugu
Limited Working
Hindi
Elementary

Interests

Flow modelling - CFD

Layout design

Mast and RSD -Measurement Campaign

RSD Validation

Wake interactions

Blockage

Offshore WRA


Timeline

Senior Wind Analyst

Blue Power Partners A/S
04.2025 - Current

Wind Analyst

Blue Power Partners A/S
09.2023 - 03.2025

Wind & Site Engineer

Vestas Wind Technology R&D
02.2020 - 09.2023

M.E Aeronautical Engineering -

Madras Institute of Technology

B.Tech Aeronautical Engineering -

B.S Abdur Rahman University
Balaji Vedagiri