Remote Solar Portfolio Analyst

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 1,333,000 - 1,833,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Flexible working hours

Remote work from anywhere

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Solar Energy Analyst to join a fully remote team. You will evaluate performance, economics, and viability of solar projects globally, building models and delivering strategic insights for investment decisions.

The role emphasizes research, data-driven analysis, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to optimise the solar portfolio and support growth in renewable energy markets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, Environmental Science, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years in energy analysis, project finance, or related role with a focus on solar energy.
• Strong financial modeling, Excel, and data analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze historical and projected performance data for solar PV installations.
• Develop financial models to assess economic feasibility and ROI for solar projects.
• Conduct market research on solar tech trends, policy changes, and competitive landscapes.
• Prepare detailed reports and presentations with findings and recommendations.
• Collaborate with development, engineering, and finance teams to refine project assumptions.
• Monitor KPIs of existing solar assets and identify improvement opportunities.

Skills

Financial modeling

Excel

Data analysis

Remote work

Research skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Economics/Engineering/Environmental Science or related field

Tools

Data analysis software

Financial modeling software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Solar Energy Analyst to join a fully remote team. You will evaluate performance, economics, and viability of solar projects globally, building models and delivering strategic insights for investment decisions.

The role emphasizes research, data-driven analysis, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to optimise the solar portfolio and support growth in renewable energy markets.