
Ricardo Lozada
@ricardolozada
Electrical Studies Engineer at Nova Energía performing grid studies for utility-scale solar PV and PV + BESS projects.
What I'm looking for
At Nova Energía, I perform grid interconnection feasibility studies for 10–100 MW solar PV plants, covering load flow, short-circuit, contingency analysis, protection coordination, dynamic stability, and power quality. I also prepare engineering studies and technical reports for utility and regulatory approval.
At CENACE, Ecuador's National System Operator, I modeled the National Interconnected System and performed real-time simulation studies. My research on voltage stability assessment using digital twins and PMU/WAMS data was published at IEEE SGSMA 2026.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Electrical Studies Engineer
Nova Energía
Feb 2026 - Present (7 months)
Performs grid interconnection feasibility studies for 10–100 MW solar PV plants, including load flow, short-circuit, contingency analysis, protection coordination, dynamic stability, and power quality. Develops electrical studies for industrial self-consumption PV and PV + BESS systems, and coordinates with utilities and regulators.
National R&D Analyst
CENACE
Nov 2024 - Jan 2026 (1 year 2 months)
Modeled Ecuador's National Interconnected System for real-time analysis and performed studies on the national PowerFactory database. Conducted hardware-in-the-loop studies and developed voltage stability assessments using digital twins and PMU/WAMS data, with research published at IEEE SGSMA 2026.
Project Engineer
AIRISECUADOR S.A.
Nov 2023 - Oct 2024 (11 months)
Designed and secured utility approval for industrial and residential PV projects from 3 kW to 2 MW. Performed electrical feasibility studies, managed interconnection approvals, coordinated installations, and prepared MV/LV cost estimates.
Fire Prevention Analyst
Rumiñahui Fire Department
Aug 2023 - Nov 2023 (3 months)
Inspected electrical installations and reviewed fire protection system designs for operating permits.
Intern
Laboratory of Electrical Machines and Controllers
Sep 2022 - Nov 2022 (2 months)
Modeled and simulated AC/DC and DC/AC converters for wind generators and developed renewable generation models in PowerFactory.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
EIDHI International University
MBA, Business Administration
Completed the MBA program with degree conferral in process.
Escuela Politécnica Nacional
Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering
Earned a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering.
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