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Gerald Gundani

Gerald Gundani

Energy & Power Systems Engineer || IEEE Member || AEE Member || IEEE Power & Energy Society Member || Entrepreneur || Philanthropist || Volunteer

Personal Introduction

I am motivated and results-oriented Energy and Power Systems Engineer passionate about advancing renewable energy integration and sustainable power solutions across Africa to drive energy adoption, boost efficiency, and alleviate energy poverty from marginalized and vulnerable communities while advocating for sustainable energy practices that combat climate change in support of SDG-7 and SDG-13. I am Equipped with strong technical, analytical, and project management skills gained through academic excellence and hands-on experience designing, sizing, simulating, optimizing, installing, and commissioning solar photovoltaic systems and battery energy storage systems. Committed to leading Africa's transition toward clean, reliable, and affordable energy systems.

600kW+
Solar Projects
10+
Certifications
1000+
Lives Impacted
2+ Years
Experience

Selected Projects

Designed, managed and supervised the installation of Solar PV Systems totaling at least 600kW

Commercial & Industrial Projects

Collenso / Safeside Farm

Collenso / Safeside Farm

100 kW ground mount

To power tobacco irrigation pivots

Mapinga, Zimbabwe
Deborah Farm

Deborah Farm

100 kW ground mount

To power tobacco irrigation pivots

Darwendale, Zimbabwe
Bolden Farm

Bolden Farm

100 kW ground mount

To power tobacco irrigation pivots

Darwendale, Zimbabwe
Rosscommon Farm

Rosscommon Farm

100 kW ground mount

To power tobacco irrigation pivots

Norton, Zimbabwe
Macheke Farm

Macheke Farm

30 kW roof mount

To power tobacco irrigation pivots

Macheke, Zimbabwe

Solar Home Systems (SHS) Projects

Designed, managed and supervised the installation of SHS totaling 200kW in the configuration of 3kVA-12kVA solar PV systems

12kVA Single Phase Solar System

12kVA Single Phase Solar System

For residential use

Borrowdale, Zimbabwe
12kVA 3 Phase Solar System

12kVA 3 Phase Solar System

For residential load support

Sandton, Zimbabwe
10kVA Single Phase System

10kVA Single Phase System

For water pumping

Sandton, Zimbabwe

Research & Design Projects

Smart Parcel Locker with Solar Back-up Power

Smart Parcel Locker with Solar Back-up Power

For last mile delivery with integrated battery energy storage system

Real Time Vibration Analysis

Real Time Vibration Analysis

For Energy and Power Systems equipment using MATLAB

Skills & Expertise

Electronics & Control

PROTEUSKiCADProfiCadArduino IDE

Renewable Energy

PVSystPVSolPVWATTS CALCULATOR

Power Systems

ETAPPSCAD

Electrical Drawing

AutoCADSKETCH-UPSOLIDWORKS

Project Management

EDRAWMAXTRELLOMICROSOFT SUITE

Programming & Coding

C++VBPythonMATLAB

Certifications

Renewable Power and Electric Systems

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Renewable Energy and Green Building Entrepreneurship

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Hydro, Wind & Solar: Resource, Variability and Forecast

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Energy and Environment

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Next-Gen Energy Storage- Battery and Hydrogen Technology

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Electric Power Systems

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Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)® Exam: Unit 1

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Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)® Exam: Unit 2

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Foundations of Project Management

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Professional Experience

Full time Graduate Trainee

Renewable Energy and Electrical Power Engineer
Enrapower PLC
CurrentHarare, Zimbabwe

Part time Graduate Trainee

Renewable Energy Engineer
SFQ
PreviousHarare, Zimbabwe

Intern

Electrical Engineering
University of Zimbabwe, Support Services
PreviousHarare, Zimbabwe

BSc Honors Degree

Energy and Power Systems Engineering
University of Zimbabwe
August 2020 - July 2024Harare, Zimbabwe

Networks & Membership

Association of Energy Engineers International Member (Tier IV)

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IEEE Membership

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IEEE Power & Energy Society Membership

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Power & Energy Society Expanding Collaboration and Engagement Community, IEEE

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Honors and Awards

Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship

University of Zimbabwe
23/03/2024

Achiever's Assistance scholarship / Merit-Need Award

Certificate of Leadership Excellence

Young Life
27/10/2019

In appreciation of my prowess and tenacity in my conduct as a Young Life Club Leader

Certificate of Excellence in Innovation & Sustainability

FIRST Global
2019

For participating in the FIRST Global Olympic Robotics Challenge, Dubai, UAE

Entrepreneurial Journey

Co-Founder of Motion-dash Technologies

20/08/2022 – CURRENT

A start-up offering sustainable systems solutions in the renewable energy sector

Services:

Solar Home Systems
Solar Pumping Systems
Solar Cold Storage Systems
Commercial & Industrial Solar Systems

Volunteering

Founder & Chairman of Nyemwerera Trust

20/12/2020 – CURRENT

A community-based initiative empowering underprivileged children through education, humanitarian support and sustainable living

Duties and Responsibilities:

Leads a team of volunteers empowering underprivileged children through education, humanitarian support and sustainable energy initiatives
Established a Solar-Powered Learning Hub providing evening study access to rural students
Advocates for gender equity and environmental stewardship among youth in Zimbabwe

Products & Services

Renewable Energy Solutions

  • Research & Design
  • Solar Home Systems (SHS)
  • Commercial & Industrial Solar PV Systems
  • Utility Scale Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
  • E-mobility
  • Solar-powered Cold Rooms
  • Solar-powered Pumping systems
  • Renewable energy systems Integration
  • Solar PV installation & Commissioning from 1kVA to Mega-Watts

Power Systems Solutions

  • Research & Design
  • Electrical Circuit drawing
  • Simulation
  • Electrical troubleshooting and fault finding
  • Electrical equipment installation
  • CAD
  • Technical Support

Electronics & Training

  • Schematic Design & Capture
  • PCB Design
  • Coding - C++, VB, Python
  • Solar system design training
  • Installation training
  • Maintenance and repair training

Research Interests

My research interests focus on innovative technologies which are critical to addressing global energy shortages, carbon emissions, climate change and grid unreliability

Decentralized Energy systems
Control of Renewable Energy Systems
Renewable Energy Adoption & Integration
Smart Grids
Green building
Virtual Power Plants
Sustainability
Utility Scale Energy Storage

Let's Connect

If you are a SPONSOR / CLIENT, ENGINEER, ENTREPRENEUR, EMPLOYER, MENTOR searching for a talented professional in renewable energy or just curious, let's connect and build something the world can't ignore. I am open to learning new skills and exploring opportunities that will advance my skillset as a renewable energy and power systems engineer to reach my career goal of becoming a DE-CARBONIZATION leader.

Send Me a Message

Get in Touch

Phone
+263714735268 (WhatsApp & Calls)
+263778814277 (Calls only)
Location
Harare, Zimbabwe

Services Available

  • Get a quote for your Solar System Package (Fix & Supply)
  • Get a quote for Solar System Design & Installation course
  • Enquire about any service mentioned above