Energy Analyst

The Energy Analyst will be responsible for analysing the UK Electricity distribution and transmission system to identify potential connection points for renewable or sustainable energy developments.,

• Reviewing DNO and National Grid status and future work reports


• Comprehensive understanding of UK Power networks and future markets


• Analysis of DNO and National Grid outputs to forecast potential connection points.


• Communicate potential connection points to the site finding team


• Analysis of DNO and third-party reports


• Assist the grid team with general grid administration task including but not limited to:


• Compiling Grid Application forms


• Submission of grid applications to the DNO (District Network Operator)


• Submission of grid estimate requests to the DNO for prospective sites


• Logging & maintaining Grid Application progress and status


• Carry out market research and analysis on GB power systems


• Work on research projects, writing reports and problem solving


• Analyse data, extract data and input that data into the database accurately, using MATLAB/Simulink.


• Using your analytical skills to maintain the database and ensure attention to detail at all times in web application


• Recognising patterns and trends in your findings to make important changes where necessary


• Have a voice and your own autonomy to share your market research, with the team Determining effective capacity of non-dispatchable energy resources on the grid


• Calculating power variability from PV systems in an ISO territory


• Comparing the accuracy of satellite-based solar irradiance forecasts against ground-based measurements


• Calculating the value of solar by estimating utility savings in fuel, capital, and O&M


• Evaluating energy storage resources to meet forecasted load growth


• In addition to performing directed studies, the analyst will help write reports, write grant proposals, and develop new concepts and prototypes for future analytical software tools.
  
  Have a 2:1 in a degree that either relates to energy, or within a STEM subject Electrical Engineering qualification (Mixed Engineering qualification including Electrical elements will be considered)


· University PHD Student working in this field will also be considered.

· Passionate building a career within the energy sector within market research

· Experience in effectively managing large data sets from multiple sources

• Experience with energy, waste and transport emission data


• Experience of developing carbon footprint calculations


• Will have prior knowledge of energy consumption data and/or energy saving technologies


• Numerically competent with high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.


Software

· Matlab/Simulink Experience is essential.

· Homer Energy

· Excel

U Energy is a leading renewable energy developer and provider of expert services into the renewable energy industry. Our mission is to create the smart energy systems we need for a low-carbon future. We design, plan, construct, connect and manage utility-scale solar and energy storage projects for developers and investors in the UK and internationally.