Remote Solar Performance Analyst

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work flexibility

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Home office setup allowance

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a meticulous Solar Energy Systems Analyst to join a fully remote team. You will analyze performance data from solar installations, build financial models, conduct site assessments, and use tools like PVsyst/NREL SAM to inform project decisions.

This role offers significant autonomy and the opportunity to contribute to renewable energy initiatives from anywhere in the world. The ideal candidate holds a quantitative degree, 4+ years' data analysis experience in solar, and strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field (engineering, data science, environmental science).
• Minimum 4 years in data analysis, prefer solar energy experience.
• Proficient in Python, R, or MATLAB and SQL databases.
• Experience with solar resource tools (PVsyst, NREL SAM) and energy modeling.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze historical and real-time solar data to identify trends and anomalies.
• Develop financial models to assess ROI for new solar projects.
• Conduct site assessments and feasibility studies for solar developments.
• Use software for solar resource assessment and system performance simulation.
• Prepare reports and presentations for stakeholders.
• Stay updated on solar tech, market trends, and policy changes.

Skills

Data analysis

Python

R

MATLAB

SQL

Energy modeling

Communication

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Data Science/Environmental Science or related quantitative field

Tools

PVsyst

NREL SAM

Job description

Placements24 seeks a meticulous Solar Energy Systems Analyst to join a fully remote team. You will analyze performance data from solar installations, build financial models, conduct site assessments, and use tools like PVsyst/NREL SAM to inform project decisions.

This role offers significant autonomy and the opportunity to contribute to renewable energy initiatives from anywhere in the world. The ideal candidate holds a quantitative degree, 4+ years' data analysis experience in solar, and strong