New chair for Renewable Energy Association's EV Sector Group



Vijay Shinde, Grid Services Lead at engineering, environment and design consultancy Sweco UK, has been appointed the Chair of the Renewable Energy Association’s Electric Vehicle (EV) Sector Group.

Based in the company’s Newcastle office, Shinde is a grid connection and high voltage design specialist, and works with investors and developers on energy storage, grid and electric vehicle charging infrastructure schemes.

Prior to his time at Sweco, Shinde worked for EDF Energy as a high voltage design engineer before joining Senergy Econnect, where he delivered electrical design and due diligence for pan European energy projects.

The REA’s EV Sector Group has over 50 members, ranging from financers to project developers and equipment manufacturers. Group member companies include ABB, Alfen, Black & Veatch Ltd, Centrica, Flexisolar, Solisco, and the Greater London Authority.

Commenting on the appointment, Dr Nina Skorupska CBE, Chief Executive of the Renewable Energy Association, said:“The appointment of Vijay is an indication that the EV group is maturing. The group has been active in calling for reforms to support greater charge infrastructure deployment. This includes enhanced building regulations, permitted development rights for larger charging hubs, and market-led solutions for managing EV charging.

“The group works closely with our other ‘clean tech’ sectors, including the Renewable Transport Fuels Group, Large-Scale Power and Markets, UK Solar, and UK Energy Storage."

Shinde added: “With the rapid increase in EV adoption, the UK transport sector is going through historic change.

“I am passionate about delivering renewable energy infrastructure, and my focus will be on developing new implementation strategies together with pushing for reform on “smart” charging to ensure EVs are an attractive choice for the public.”

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