PV Performance Data Analyst

EQUANS; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

EQUANS is seeking a detail-oriented PV Performance Data Analyst to enhance the performance of utility-scale solar plants. The role involves extensive data analysis, collaboration with engineering teams, and the use of advanced analytics tools. Suitable candidates will have a Bachelor's degree and proven experience in energy data analytics, along with strong organizational and communication skills.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze real-time/historical data from solar plants.
• Develop and maintain dashboards and reports for stakeholders.
• Perform root cause analysis of performance issues.

Skills

Data Analytics

Communication

Organization

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Engineering, Renewable Energy, Physics

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

Python

SCADA

MySQL

PVSyst

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EQUANS

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royaume-uni, United Kingdom

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Posted:

22.06.2025

Expiry Date:

06.08.2025

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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 1,000 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 limitations, 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 relevant 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 with analysis of time series data, visualization tools like Power BI, and Python programming is an asset.
• Knowledge of PV systems/electrical equipment. Experience with SCADA systems is an asset.
• Familiarity with databases and big data management. Ability to work independently with MySQL, APIs, and ETL processes on large datasets.
• Experience with CAD files, solar farm design, electrical diagrams, and understanding of PV design concepts. Knowledge of PVSyst is an asset.
• Strong organizational, reporting, and communication skills. Detail-oriented and a team player.
• Fluent in English; knowledge of French and/or Spanish is a plus.