Solar Energy Analyst
- Posted 22 May 2024
- Salary Competitive Salary (DOE)
- LocationMadrid
- Job type Permanent
- Discipline Renewable Energy & Infrastructure
- ReferenceCF-SEA-22MAY24
Job description
Title: Solar Energy Analyst
Location: Community of Madrid, Spain (Hybrid)
TGRC partnered with a leading IPP looking for a Solar Energy Analyst reporting to the Energy Analysis Manager and will be responsible for the completion of a wide range of analysis tasks.
Tasks:
Site feasibility assessments (resource and production);
Measurement campaign design/specification;
Site constraints definition
Site design optimisation (technology selection, layout design, etc.);
Pre-construction energy yield assessment for solar projects in line with industry best practices;
Review and challenge third-party energy yield assessment reports for solar projects. Including identification of critical issues or further analysis requirements;
Site visits (Not frequent);
Support the tendering process for third-party energy yield analyses, including scope definition;
Support the continued development of the energy analysis methodology, processes and tools, including feeding in lessons learnt from our Client's operational portfolio;
Provide ad-hoc technical support to the regional Development teams.
Support the acquisition of both pre-construction and operational solar projects and portfolios.
Profile:
Analytically minded with a focus on attention to detail and accuracy
Self-motivated, able to take responsibility for tasks and work independently, while providing support to the wider team.
Able to communicate complex technical issues in a concise manner for the benefit of non-technical staff, both verbally and in writing.
Enthusiastic to develop a greater understanding of energy analysis and how it relates to the wider technical and commercial aspects of renewable energy project development and acquisition/operation.
An efficient self-manager; clarifying tasks and requirements, organising time and managing workload to ensure deadlines are met.
Ability to work under pressure and to deliver quality work to tight deadlines.
Requirements:
Demonstrable experience in solar energy yield analysis.
A track record in a renewable energy project development company or technical advisory/consulting industry is desirable.
Experience in managing client/external stakeholder relationships.
Proficiency with industry software tools; e.g. Pvsyst, Meteonorm, PvDesign, PVcase, Rstudio, Python etc.
High level of proficiency with Excel, visual basic and macro writing experience an advantage.
Degree qualification in engineering, physics, maths, meteorology or similar.
Excellent communication skills - fluent in English and Spanish. Italian or Portuguese would be an advantage.