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Eriga Robert

@erigarobert

Electrical engineer at Frontiers Energy-Planet Solar Energy who contributed to a 50 MW grid-connected solar plant and commissioned solar-plus-storage systems.

Germany

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At Frontiers Energy-Planet Solar Energy, I contributed to the electrical implementation and operation of a 50 MW grid-connected solar PV plant in Sierra Leone. I supported systems spanning PV generation, 33 kV collection, and the 161 kV switchyard.

I investigated electrical faults, applied power-flow analysis and protection coordination, and supported PLC- and SCADA-based monitoring. I also supported installation, testing, and commissioning for an additional 15 MW of solar capacity.

At Aptech Africa Limited, I worked on solar-powered water pumping, street lighting, and off-grid PV systems for communities and institutions. I also contributed to grid-connected and hybrid solar projects, including a 2.4 MW system serving seven hospitals.

I designed, installed, and commissioned solar PV systems up to 200 kW, including a 100 kWh battery energy-storage system for healthcare services. I'm pursuing a master's in Sustainable Energy and Development at Europa Universität of Flensburg, building on my electrical engineering background and research in renewable energy systems.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Electrical Engineer

Frontiers Energy - Planet Solar Energy

Nov 2025 - Jul 2026 (8 months)

Contributed to the electrical implementation and operation of a 50 MW grid-connected solar PV plant, managing systems from 1500 VDC PV generation through 33 kV collection and 161 kV switchyard. Supported PLC and SCADA-based monitoring, fault analysis, and commissioning of additional capacity.

Solar PV Grid Infrastructure 33kV Systems Transformers Protective Relaying Switchgear SCADA PLC PowerFlow Preventive Maintenance Commissioning Battery Energy Storage

Electrical Engineer

Aptech Africa Limited

Aug 2023 - Sep 2025 (2 years 1 month)

Led installation of solar-powered water pumping systems and solar streetlights in Uganda, and supported commissioning of grid-connected solar power plants in South Sudan. Designed and supervised off-grid solar PV systems for schools and health facilities.

Solar PV Off Grid Systems Power Systems Pumps Commissioning Project Management Training

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Europa-Universität Flensburg

Master of Engineering, Sustainable Energy and Development

2026 -

Interdisciplinary Master of Engineering focused on sustainable energy systems, renewable-energy integration, energy-system analysis and modelling, sustainable energy access, energy management, energy policy and international development.

Coursera and Google

Certificate in Project Management Professional, Project Management

2024 - 2024

Certificate in Project Management Professional.

University of Guelph

Research Internship, Micro-Power Generation for Smart Electronic Devices

2022 - 2022

Selected for the Mitacs Globalink Research Internship, developing and testing a hybrid solar PV and piezoelectric energy-harvesting prototype for low-power applications.

CVRaman Siemens Center of Excellence India

Certificate in Totally Integrated Automation, Automation

2021 - 2022

Grade: 3.83

Certificate in Totally Integrated Automation covering electrical installations, principles and regulations.

CVRaman Bosch Rexroth Center of Excellence

Certificate in Industrial Automation, Industrial Automation

2020 - 2021

Certificate in Industrial Automation.

C V Raman Global University

Bachelor of Technology, Electrical Engineering

2019 - 2023

Grade: 8.31/10

Four-year engineering degree focused on power systems, electrical machines, power electronics, renewable energy, control systems, electrical protection, industrial automation, and electrical design, with practical training in MATLAB/Simulink, ETAP, PLC/SCADA, PVsyst, and electrical installations.