Remote Renewable Energy Analyst

Placements24; Paarl; Hybrid; ZAR 979,000 - 1,469,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible remote work

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Professional development budget

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a detail-oriented Remote Renewable Energy Analyst to join a growing portfolio of green energy projects. This fully remote role focuses on market research, data analysis, and evaluating financial models to support renewable initiatives across solar, wind, and other technologies.

You will present findings to internal stakeholders, develop robust financial analyses, and help optimize project performance while thriving in a flexible, remote-first environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Economics, Finance, Engineering, Environmental Science, or related field.
• 2–4 years of renewable energy analysis, financial modeling, or energy market research.
• Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Excel and financial modeling software.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and ability to work remotely.

Responsibilities

• Analyze market trends, policy changes, and tech advances in renewables.
• Develop and maintain financial models for renewable energy projects.
• Conduct due diligence on potential project sites and technologies.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and analyses for stakeholders.
• Support development and financing of solar, wind, and other renewables.
• Monitor project performance and identify optimization opportunities.

Skills

Analytical skills

Quantitative reasoning

Communication skills

Remote work ability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Economics, Finance, Engineering, Environmental Science

Tools

Excel

Financial modeling tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Remote Renewable Energy Analyst to support their growing portfolio of green energy projects. This role is fully remote, allowing you to contribute from anywhere. You will be responsible for conducting market research, analyzing project data, evaluating financial models, and supporting the development of renewable energy initiatives. This is a prime opportunity for a quantitative thinker passionate about sustainability to work with a forward-thinking organization, gaining exposure to various renewable technologies and contributing to impactful projects without geographical constraints, all while benefiting from a flexible, remote-first work environment .

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze market trends, policy changes, and technological advancements affecting the renewable energy sector .
• Develop and maintain financial models for renewable energy projects, assessing economic viability.
• Conduct due diligence on potential project sites and technologies.
• Prepare comprehensive reports, presentations, and analyses for internal stakeholders and management.
• Support the development and financing of solar, wind, and other renewable energy projects.
• Monitor project performance and identify areas for optimization.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Economics, Finance, Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related field.
• 2-4 years of experience in renewable energy analysis , financial modeling, or energy market research.
• Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Excel and experience with financial modeling software or tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks effectively in a remote setting.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and potential for annual bonuses.
• Fully remote work arrangement, offering maximum flexibility.
• Opportunity to work on impactful sustainable energy projects .
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Professional development budget for courses and conferences.