Nirav Dhanani

Nirav Dhanani

Co-Founder · SurgePV

Nirav Dhanani is Co-Founder of SurgePV and Chief Marketing Officer at Heaven Green Energy Limited, where he oversees marketing, customer success, and strategic partnerships for a 1+ GW solar portfolio. With 10+ years in commercial solar project development, he has been directly involved in 300+ commercial and industrial installations and led market expansion into five new regions, improving win rates from 18% to 31%. Nirav holds an MBA in Marketing from Nirma University and a B.E. in Mechanical Engineering, with certifications in CEM, Google Digital Marketing, and solar sales from Solar Energy International. He writes on solar sales strategy, customer acquisition, and business growth.

Experience

10+ years in solar / renewable energy

Certifications

  • Certified Energy Manager (CEM) · Association of Energy Engineers
  • Google Digital Marketing Certification · Google
  • Solar Sales Professional · Solar Energy International

Education

  • MBA, Marketing · Nirma University
  • B.E., Mechanical Engineering · Gujarat Technological University

Articles by Nirav Dhanani

solar-sales-business

Solar Company Marketing: SEO, PPC & Social Strategy

The full digital marketing playbook for solar companies — CPL benchmarks by channel, local SEO, Google Ads structure, email drip sequences, and a 90-day plan.

Nirav Dhanani 2026-04-30 18 min
solar-design

Solar Carport Design Guide: Structural Requirements, Sizing & Financial Modeling

Complete technical guide to solar carport design — structural types, load calculations, sizing math, ITC eligibility, and a worked financial model for commercial EPC teams.

Nirav Dhanani 2026-04-29 18 min
solar-design

Commercial Battery Storage Sizing: A Complete BESS Design Guide

Size C&I battery storage right, the first time. Step-by-step methodology, worked example, IRA 48E ITC math, and LFP vs NMC analysis for solar+BESS projects.

Nirav Dhanani 2026-04-29 32 min
solar-engineering

Commercial Solar System Design: The Complete Workflow Guide

A step-by-step engineering guide to commercial solar system design — system sizing, string sizing math, NEC 690/705 compliance, interconnection timelines.

Nirav Dhanani 2026-04-27 18 min
solar-sales

Solar Sales Commission: Salary and Structures

Solar sales rep pay ranges from €50K to €150K+. Compare per-kWp, percentage, and tiered commission structures.

Nirav Dhanani 2026-03-22 14 min
solar-sales

Solar Sales Objections 2026: 15 Common Objections & Word-for-Word Rebuttal Scripts

Master every solar objection with field-tested rebuttal scripts. 15 objections covered — cost, timing, trust, fit, and commercial. Close more deals in 2026.

Nirav Dhanani 2025-07-15 20 min
solar-software

Advantages of Solar Sales Software 2026

Solar sales software cuts proposal time by 80%, raises close rates, and automates lead follow-up.

Nirav Dhanani 2025-06-10 19 min
solar-software

Benefits of Using Solar Sales Software 2026

Solar sales software cuts quote time by 80%, lifts close rates 25–35%, and delivers ROI within 90 days.

Nirav Dhanani 2025-06-10 16 min
solar-market

Best Solar Influencers 2026: LinkedIn, YouTube & Instagram Accounts to Follow

The best solar influencers on LinkedIn, YouTube & Instagram in 2026 — vetted picks for installers, sales teams.

Nirav Dhanani 2025-06-10 14 min
solar-education

Environmental Benefits of Solar Power 2026

Solar power prevents 0.8–1.0 tonnes of CO2 per MWh vs. coal. Full lifecycle data on carbon payback, water use, land impact, agrivoltaics.

Nirav Dhanani 2025-06-10 22 min
solar-education

Future of Solar Energy 2026–2035: Technology Trends, Costs & Market Forecasts

Solar energy is reshaping global power by 2035. IEA, IRENA & BloombergNEF data on costs, perovskite cells, storage, agrivoltaics & what it means for installers.

Nirav Dhanani 2025-06-10 28 min
solar-software

How Solar Proposal Software Increases Sales

Solar proposal software boosts close rates by 30–50%. See the data on quote speed, financial clarity, e-signature, and follow-up automation that win more deals.

Nirav Dhanani 2025-06-10 22 min
solar-business

Marketing for Solar Installers 2026

Google LSAs, local SEO, referral programs, video, and proposals that close — a complete marketing playbook for solar installers in 2026.

Nirav Dhanani 2025-06-10 22 min
solar-policy

Solar Panels Spain 2026: IDAE Grants, Costs, Subsidies & Payback Guide

Complete guide to solar panels in Spain — IDAE grants up to 40%, installation costs per kWp, regional subsidies by community, net metering rules.

Nirav Dhanani 2025-06-10 18 min
solar-business

Solar Business Growth Strategies 2026

How solar installers break through the 50–100 install ceiling: commercial expansion, referral programs, O&M contracts, and software-driven ops.

Nirav Dhanani 2025-06-10 22 min
solar-education

Solar Energy Myths Debunked 2026

15 solar myths fact-checked with real data — from cloudy-day output to payback timelines — so installers can close faster in 2026.

Nirav Dhanani 2025-06-10 28 min
solar-software

Solar Proposal Software for Commercial Installations 2026

The complete C&I buyer's guide to commercial solar proposal software: financial modeling, utility rate complexity, PPA vs.

Nirav Dhanani 2025-06-10 22 min
solar-software

Solar Proposal Software Germany 2026

Solar proposal software Germany: EEG 2023 feed-in tariffs, Eigenverbrauch splits, KfW 442 grants, Marktstammdatenregister docs.

Nirav Dhanani 2025-06-10 22 min