Renewable Energy Data Analyst

Our client is looking for a Renewable Energy Data Analyst to join their innovative team on a contract basis, working remotely OUTSIDE IR35.  

In this position, you'll play a crucial role in analysing data from solar and other renewable energy projects. Your work will focus on turning large-scale datasets into valuable insights that inform decisions and drive improvements in energy production, consumption, and operational efficiency. You'll collaborate closely with teams from engineering, operations, and sustainability to help accelerate the transition to sustainable energy solutions.  

Key Responsibilities:  

- Gather, organize, and manage large datasets from solar energy systems, including data from IoT sensors and SCADA systems.  

- Analyse performance data to uncover trends and insights that can improve the efficiency, reliability, and output of solar energy systems.  

- Create dashboards and automated reports that clearly communicate your findings to key stakeholders.  

- Use forecasting models and predictive analytics to estimate future energy production, optimize day-to-day operations, and support strategic planning.  

- Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to identify and implement data-driven strategies for optimizing solar energy systems.  

- Regularly validate and clean data to ensure high-quality, accurate information for analysis.  

- Contribute to sustainability reports, ensuring solar energy performance aligns with the company’s sustainability goals and meets industry standards.  

- Work with engineers, analysts, project managers, and external partners to integrate data-driven approaches into various renewable energy projects.

- Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Engineering, or a related field.  

- 2-3 years of experience in data analysis, with a focus on renewable energy, energy management, or sustainability.  

- Experience with solar energy forecasting and performance analytics is a plus.  

- Strong proficiency in data analysis tools such as Python, R, or MATLAB.  

- Experience with data visualization platforms like Power BI or Tableau.  

- Familiarity with energy management software and SCADA systems.  

- Comfortable working with cloud-based data platforms (AWS, Azure).  

- A solid understanding of solar energy technologies, performance metrics, and renewable energy systems.  

- Expertise in statistical modelling, data mining, and machine learning.  

- Ability to translate complex data insights into clear and actionable recommendations for both technical and non-technical audiences.  

- Attention to detail and accuracy in data management and analysis.  

- Strong collaborative skills, with the ability to work effectively across diverse teams and with external partners.  

Experience in renewable energy project management or performance optimization.  

- Knowledge of energy regulations and industry compliance standards.  

- Certifications related to data analysis are a plus.