Multidisciplinary skills on energy planning, research, and analysis
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ADEWALE ADESANYA, PHD
PROFILE
Dr. Adesanya's interests, experience,
and expertise lie in emerging
technologies, policies, and strategies
for sustainable energy systems
planning, modeling, and climate and
energy equity advocacy. He is also
passionate about using different
platforms to uplift sustainability
measures and discuss strategies for
equitable and just transition to clean
energy, especially with focus on
disadvantaged and overburdened
communities. One of such platforms is
the annual United Nations
Conference of Parties (COP)
CONTACT
PHONE:
WEBSITE:
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https://publons.com/researcher/29562
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EMAIL:
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HOBBIES
Musician (singing, drumming, &
guitar), Chess, and Volunteering
EDUCATION
Michigan Technological University, U.S.A. 2018 - 2021 Doctor of Philosophy degree in Environmental and Energy Policy (Public Policy). Dissertation focused on sociotechnical energy systems transition titled “Transdisciplinary Analysis of Just Transition Pathways to 100% Renewable Electricity in the U.S.”
University of Flensburg, Germany 2016 - 2017
Master of Engineering degree in Energy and Environmental Management. Thesis titled “Impact Assessment of Nigerian Private Sector Investment on Captive Power Generation from Solar PV-Diesel Hybrid System.”
University of Ibadan, Nigeria 2003 - 2008
Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial and Production Engineering WORK EXPERIENCE
NYSERDA – CLCPA Fellow 2021- 2024
• Supported NYSERDA’s Policy, Research and Analysis (PAR) team in establishing its Engaged Social Science Research Program (E-SSRP) in the year 2022 and in the recruitment of research fellows, advisors, and stakeholders for the program’s projects. The E-SSRP was established to inform NYSERDA policy and program development with insights from engaged social science.
• Led the first pilot project of the E-SSRP focused on advancing democratic structures for community decision-making in place-based energy and climate investments.
• Supported the cap-and-invest outreach program, including convening stakeholder meetings, preparation and publishing of weekly reports, public comment review and synthesis as output for various webinars, workshops, and internal meetings for the cap and invest rule making processes.
• Supported the NYS CLCPA scoping plan and related processes including research on precedents for rapid, socio-technical transition across sectors that align with the scope and pace of transformation established in Climate Act Scoping Plan Integrated Analysis.
• Developed equity strategies for NYSERDA’s PAR team in collaboration. Led a series of internal interviews with staff on potentials and barriers to equity incorporation in past projects and development of strategies for equity incorporation in future projects.
• Supported Engagement with Disadvantaged Communities in coordination with Energy and Climate Equity (ECE) Team including researching precedents and developing a
conceptual framework for a potential community-based, multi- sector planning, research, and implementation program.
• Served as a co-lead for the People of Color Resource Group
(POC RG) for about two years. POC RG is one of the resource groups at NYSERDA that elevates the interest of their members to foster diversity, equity, and inclusion in the organization.
• Assisted with public and internal sustainability goals, development of RFPs, RFQL, RFI, and other ad hoc requests to support achievement of NYS climate goals.
Havenergy Consulting 2021 - date
• Havenergy consulting received a $500,000 contract award from NYSERDA to provide technical support for the PAR team on GHGs mitigation, just transition to net zero, and climate and energy equity.
• Conducted and reported research for NYSERDA on
precedents for rapid, socio-technical transition across sectors that align with the scope and pace of transformation established in Climate Act Scoping Plan Integrated Analysis. This includes market analysis and trends for heat pumps, electric vehicles, and renewable energy technologies transition in Europe, America, and Asia.
• Carried out benchmark analysis of New York’s rapid transition plan against other key subnational, national, and global transition scenarios (e.g., Net-Zero America, International Energy Agency analysis)
• Reviewed NY Pathways Model developed by E3 using the Low Emissions Analysis Platform (LEAP) to support in the decarbonization pathways analysis.
• Distributed Energy Systems (DER) Planning
o Standalone and grid connected hybrid systems
planning and design (including solar and battery
systems) for residential, commercial, and industrial clients
o Micro grid, mini grid and off grid 100% renewable energy project planning and modelling - systems
design, technical assessment, and socioeconomic
(economic and social) feasibility analysis
Green Home Institute – Member, Board of Directors 2021 - date
• Currently serving as Chair of the education committee of the institute in a (voluntary role). Provides strategies for wider coverage for GHI training and projects.
• Votes on pertinent issues of the institute’s building electrification, greening, energy efficiency, and sustainability projects
• Direct and assists the Executive Director in decision-making processes.
Michigan Technological University – Graduate TA/RA 2018 - 2021
• Supported a transdisciplinary research project of Michigan Community and Anishinaabe Renewable Energy Sovereignty
(MICARES), funded by National Science Foundation (NSF). Led discussions with community members, project partners, and stakeholders on strategies for socio-technical transition to renewable energy.
• Researched and analyzed energy policies with regards to indigenous communities in the U.S., drawing out useful applications important for the MICARES project.
• Collaborated with different team members of the project in modelling and critically analyzing transition to renewable energy by indigenous communities in the state of Michigan. Michigan Public Service Commission – Strategic Ops. Intern 2019
• Appointed as working group member for Michigan Upper Peninsula (UP) Energy Taskforce for the PSC Commissioners. I developed technical and policy feasibility study of biogas production and supply in the UP as an alternative to propane supply from the embattled Line 5 pipeline.
• Worked with staff on energy modelling for rate design processes and integrated resource planning (IRP) of regulated utilities, using AURORA energy exemplar.
• Assisted commissioner advisors in researching and sorting case files, orders and issues for decision making.
• Participated and assisted in facilitating IRP public hearings for various Michigan regulated utilities.
Energy Consultant to Durness, Scotland 2019 - 2017
• Participated in a six-month onsite mini grid distributed community energy research and planning project on
affordable heating with 100kW micro hydropower and 500 kW wind energy for Durness community in Scotland. The project was in collaboration of Community Energy Scotland, Europa University Flensburg and Durness Development Group.
• I led the hydro team in micro hydro power resource assessment, modeling, and power generation analysis using HOMER Pro modeling software.
• I conducted interviews with community members to gather data and factor their interests, perspectives, and support into the community energy project.
• Collaborated with other research teams to determine technical and economic feasibility of the project.
• Prepared and presented final report at the end of the sixth month to the community members for project implementation. Acorn Petroleum Plc., Nigeria – Operations Supervisor 2013 - 2016
• Oversaw various shipments of refined petroleum product and product delivery oil depot.
• Supervised terminal operations in fuel trucking, achieved key business and profitability goals.
• Optimized product loading operations leading to a 45% increase in capacity within two years.
• Developed maintenance and standards plans to result in 95% loss reduction.
BGW and EM. West Africa – Business Development Exec. 2010 - 2012
• Focused on sales and marketing in the telecommunications sector.
• I led successful sales campaigns by developing sales that led to strong business relationships.
• Developed successful marketing campaigns through social media leading to an increase in customer base.
SKILLS
AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS
• 40 Under 40 Energy New Network award for the year 2020 https://energynews.us/40Under40/
• Environmental Entrepreneur fellowship award for a project on
“Preparing Michigan ‘Yoopers’ and the state for zero carbon economy through capacity building of local workforce” towards equitable 100% renewable energy transition.
https://e2.org/fellows/adewale-adesanya/
• Michigan Clean Energy Leader recognition (alongside other 15 candidates) for the year 2020/2021 edition, by Cherry Republic, the Institute for Energy Innovation, Michigan Energy Innovation Business Council etc.
• “ENI Energy Frontier Award 2020” for research publication titled
“Solar PV-diesel hybrid systems for the Nigerian private sector: An impact assessment.” in Energy Policy.
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
• Member, Great Lakes Business Network (GLBN)
• Member, American Solar Energy Society (ASES)
• Board member, Green Home Institute (GHI)
• Associate member, Environmental Entrepreneur (E2)
• Fellow, Pan-African Scientist Research Council (PASRC)
• Member, American Association for Advancement Science
(AAAS)
• Member, International Public Policy Association (IPPA) 100%
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Stakeholder and public
engagement
Research, policy & analysis
Distributed energy resource
(DER) planning
Energy-climate modeling, &
forecasting
Data visualization and
infographics
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