Dr Nikhil P G- Currently associated with Solar Resource Calibration Lab and technical consultancy division of NISE as Deputy Director (Technical). Received Ph.D. degree from VIT University, Vellore, in the field of Solar Photovoltaic system design and analysis. Did M.Tech thesis in Energy Engineering from National Institute of Technology Trichy and engineering in Electrical and Electronics from University of Calicut. Served in MNRE and solar industry before joining NISE. His research interests include Solar radiation and application aspects of Solar Photovoltaics for power plants. Dr. Nikhil has published 9 international journal papers, and also written a book chapter on solar resources. He has also published technical manuals on solar quality installations for grid engineers. He is currently handling more than 30 technical consultancy projects to various stake holders including industry. Dr. Nikhil is a member of professional organisations like IEEE, IE and SEEM. He is also a master trainer for skill development activities in Solar.