PV Performance Data Analyst

TN United Kingdom; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in solar energy solutions is seeking a PV Performance Data Analyst to optimize their portfolio of utility-scale solar power plants. The role involves data analytics to assess performance, identify inefficiencies, and implement improvements. Candidates should have a strong background in data science or engineering, with proficiency in tools like Microsoft Excel and Power BI. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to the energy transition and work with a dynamic team focused on innovative solar solutions.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in energy data analytics or a related role.
• Fluent in English, knowledge of French and/or Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze real-time and historical data from SCADA systems.
• Develop and maintain performance dashboards, reports, and KPIs.
• Perform root cause analysis of underperformance issues.

Skills

Data Analysis

Attention to Detail

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Data Science

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Renewable Energy

Bachelor's degree in Physics

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

Python

MySQL

PVSyst

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EQUANS

Location:

Royaume-Uni, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

15.05.2025

Expiry Date:

29.06.2025

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Company Overview

Leveraging decades of experience, Equans Solar & Storage is the one-stop partner for scaled, integrated and performant solutions on solar & storage energy projects.

Our mission: serving energy transition and low carbon world by empowering the deployment and integration of solar and storage solutions.

We provide solar PV & hybrid plants, energy storage, innovation and solar PV B2B customers.

Operating in 15 countries, with more than 1, experts dedicated to solar PV and high voltage, Equans Solar & Storage has installed over 6GW solar energy capacity worldwide, MWh BESS and is operating and maintaining approximately 2GW of solar PV plants.

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented PV Performance Data Analyst to support the operation and optimization of our growing portfolio of utility-scale solar power plants. The ideal candidate will leverage data analytics to assess plant performance, identify inefficiencies, and help drive strategic improvements across a portfolio of solar assets.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze real-time and historical data from SCADA, hypervisor, and other monitoring systems across our global solar O&M portfolio. Includes collection, triage, and analysis of data from sites as well as maintenance operations, requiring regular collaboration with site teams and/or O&M managers.
• Develop and maintain performance dashboards, reports, and KPIs for internal and external stakeholders. Compare actual performance data with forecasts (availability, Performance Ratio, Yield, EPI).
• Perform root cause analysis of underperformance issues (e.g., inverter faults, soiling, weather impacts, grid limitation, equipment degradation).
• Collaborate with O&M and engineering teams to implement data-driven performance improvement initiatives. Be an ambassador of PV performance across the business unit.
• Identify anomalies and develop automated alerting systems to flag operational issues.
• Develop in-house tools for data analytics that can be used across a diverse portfolio of assets.
• Assist with data cleaning, integrity checks, and sensor calibration validations.
• Provide insights during the commissioning phase to validate expected vs. actual performance and support acceptance tests.
• Coordinate the onboarding of newly connected plants to our hypervisor within the agreed timeline.
• Keep abreast of technological and market developments and inform senior management of salient information.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Engineering, Renewable Energy, Physics, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in energy data analytics or a related role.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Experience in time series analysis, knowledge of visualization tools like Power BI, and Python programming are considered assets.
• Knowledge of PV systems / electrical equipment. Experience with SCADA systems is considered an asset.
• Familiarity with databases and big data management. Ability to work independently on MySQL, API, and capacity for ETL processes on large datasets.
• Familiarity with CAD files and experience with design or schematics of solar farms (layouts, electrical diagrams, etc.), understanding of PV design concepts, and a global vision on construction & exploitation of projects. Knowledge of PVSyst is considered an asset.
• Organizational skills, reporting skills, attention to detail, and good written and spoken communication skills. Team player, solution-oriented.
• Fluent in English. Knowledge of French and/or Spanish is a plus.