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Advisory Services Consultant/ Energy Yield Assessment and DD Engineer
Portugal
About the company
Greensolver, the leading third-party providers of services to the renewable energy sector, (since 2008), manages wind and solar power assets for its investment funds clients in Europe.
Greensolver is ramping up its development through an organic growth (new clients) and external growth strategy (acquisition and partnerships). Greensolver recently joined the Voltalia group and operates as an independent entity.
Greensolver offers a wide range of solutions covering construction, technical, administrative, accounting and financial operations of wind and solar plants and advises investors on the acquisition or sale of assets.
We are currently seeking an Energy Yield Assessment and Due Diligence Engineer – the position could be based anywhere in Portugal. This will be a choice for the candidate. The Energy Yield Assessment and DD Engineer will:
- Conduct due diligence analysis with regards to wind/solar resource, energy yield, project capacities, turbine/solar layout and suitability of sites for proposed wind/solar sites, notably in new markets.
- Wind/solar farm layout design review.
- Liaising with turbine suppliers regarding turbine suitability and solar equipment suppliers regarding technology options.
- Analysis and reporting of site measurements including meteorological masts, SODAR and LiDAR as well as production data.
- Production of internal wind/solar resource and Energy Production Estimates with the highest possible accuracy. These are delivered in accordance with required project timelines. Applicable for pre- and post-construction yield analysis.
- Reviewing third party reports (energy yield assessment, noise study, site condition report…) and providing analysis on these.
- Performance review of wind farms / PV plants in operation
- Review of contracts linked to the sites (EPC, O&M, Grid connection agreements, PPA…) is a plus
- Participate in DD process and sometimes lead the relationship with the clients
Qualifications / Experience
Experience: 3 years
Qualifications:
- This role requires a minimum of 3 years of pre-construction Yield Analysis experience, preferably across a range of markets;
- Wind analysis and project design experience essential; solar experience is an advantage.
- Operational wind farm analysis experience is an advantage.
- Experience working for a lenders’ advisor, OEM supplier, developer, or operator of wind and/or solar projects.
- Excellent communication and reporting skills, a strong mathematical and analysis background, and the ability to communicate technical issues to non-technical colleagues are essential.
- Highly analytical with attention to detail and ability to exercise engineering judgement.
- Programming/software development experience is an advantage.
- Advanced Microsoft Office skills required.
- Experience in the use of leading wind industry software (WAsP, WindPRO, …). PVsyst or other related solar resource assessment software is an advantage.
- Experience with CFD wind flow models is an advantage.
- Some financial modelling review experience (review of technical hypothesis) would be highly valued.
- Graduate with an honours engineering or physical science degree as a minimum.
- Driving licence
Languages: Fluent Portuguese, Spanish and English. French would be an advantage.
Salary: Competitive salary over 14 months, with a variable bonus of up to 10% of the base salary, based on individual objectives fixed at the beginning of the year. Healthcare insurance.
Contract: Permanent, full-time
Location: Portugal (Porto or homeworking)
Start date: ASAP
About the company
Greensolver, the leading third-party providers of services to the renewable energy sector, (since 2008), manages wind and solar power assets for its investment funds clients in Europe.
Greensolver is ramping up its development through an organic growth (new clients) and external growth strategy (acquisition and partnerships). Greensolver recently joined the Voltalia group and operates as an independent entity.
Greensolver offers a wide range of solutions covering construction, technical, administrative and financial operations of wind and solar plants and advises investors on the acquisition or sale of assets.
Since 2020 Greensolver offers a full scope of Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) advisory services , for both renewable energy power producers and industrial consumers alike, across Europe.
We accompany our clients at any and along all stages of the process: initiation, evaluation, structuring, pricing, negotiation,, execution and optimization of projects in all their forms (Corporate and Utility PPA, end of feed-in tariffs, contract for difference, etc.). Greensolver can also assist in the emerging markets such as hydrogen and battery storage.
The Greensolver team has a wide ranging experience in PPA and is a recognised leader in this market.
Over almost four years, our PPA team based in France has expanded fourfold and we wish to build on the track record we have established in the UK by setting up a team in London.
Job description
Contract: permanent, full-time (40 hours per week)
As a PPA Consultant – Business Development/analyst, you will be responsible for spearheading Greensolver’s growth through the development and execution of Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs). Your expertise in PPAs, business development, and scaling companies will be instrumental in establishing Greensolver as a leader in PPA consultancy in the UK.
Responsibilities:
- Identify and pursue new business opportunities to secure PPA contracts within the UK market.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including potential clients, energy providers, and regulatory bodies.
- Support and lead the overall execution of end-to-end PPA projects right from the lead origination stage to the final presentation of the results.
- Conduct thorough market research to identify trends, emerging opportunities, and potential competitors within the renewable energy sector and subsequently execute PPA benchmarking assignments in line with Greensolver standards.
- Conduct quantitative study and financial analysis of the PPA projects to support the future stages of robust contract execution.
- Collaborate closely with internal teams to develop compelling proposals and deliver impactful presentations to clients.
- Negotiate and finalize PPA agreements, ensuring favourable terms and conditions for all stakeholders involved.
- Stay updated with industry regulations, policies, and incentives that shape the PPA landscape in the UK.
- Provide expert advice on PPA structuring, risk management, and financial analysis.
- Monitor and evaluate the performance of existing PPA contracts, identifying areas for optimization and expansion.
Profil
Education : Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Business (Finance), Engineering, Renewable Energy, Energy Management).
Experience required:
- Demonstrated experience working with and executing end to end consultancy projects involving Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) within the renewable energy sector.
- Proven track record in business development, showcasing the ability to drive growth and expand companies.
- In-depth knowledge of the UK renewable energy market, including regulatory frameworks and industry trends, particularly in relation to Power Purchase Agreements and intricacies involved in executing them.
Personal skills :
- Self-motivated, results-oriented, and able to work both independently and collaboratively.
- Exceptional networking and relationship-building capabilities.
- Adaptability and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Professional skills :
- Excellent negotiation, communication, and presentation skills.
- Strong analytical and financial modeling abilities, with a keen understanding of risk assessment and investment evaluation.
IT skills :
Microsoft office 365 and more specifically Excel required.
Languages fluent English, other languages a plus
Start date: as soon as possible.
Place of work : Central London (office based, working from home possible 2 days per week)
Salary : depending on experience
Other benefits: pension scheme, private healthcare, 25 days annual leave and public holidays, 20 days’ paid sick leave per year.
Contact : hr@greensolver.net
Site: www.greensolver.net
About the company
Founded in 2008, Greensolver is one of Europe’s leading renewable energy consultancies. With its expertise in wind and solar energy, Greensolver supports investment funds, banks, major energy production groups and large industrial energy consumers throughout Europe:
- France
- Portugal
- Spain
- Greece
- United Kingdom
- Netherlands
- Poland
Greensolver offers a wide range of solutions covering the construction, technical and financial operation of wind and solar farms and advises investors on the acquisition or sale of assets.
As part of its growth, Greensolver is looking to strengthen its team with a senior Business developer. You will be joining a multicultural team and will have a major role in the company leading the growth in Area.
Greensolver has already a good track record in Wind and solar asset management in Spain and Portugal and plans to continue growing in the area increasing business volume and selling new services with the recruitment of a Senior Business Developer.
Job Description
Contract: Permanent
Location: Madrid
We are currently seeking for a Senior Business Developer, with expert sales skills and knowledge of the renewable energy market in Spain in particular.
You will work closely with the technical team and related stakeholders; more specifically, the Senior Business Developer, will be responsible for:
New Business Development
- Find potential new clients and turn this into increased business.
- Cold call as appropriate to ensure a robust pipeline of opportunities.
- Meet potential clients by growing, maintaining, and leveraging your network.
- Identify potential clients, and the decision makers within the client organization.
- Research and build relationships with new clients.
- Set up meetings between client decision makers and company’s practice leaders/Principals.
- Plan approaches and pitches.
- Build offers and pricing for the solutions/services proposed to clients.
- Handle objections by clarifying, emphasizing agreements and working through differences to a positive conclusion.
Client Relation
- Present new products and services and enhance existing relationships.
- Work with technical staff and other internal colleagues to meet customer needs.
- Arrange and participate in internal and external client debriefs.
- Business Development Planning
- Attend exhibitions, such as association events and conferences, and provide feedback and information on market and creative trends.
- Using knowledge of the market and competitors, identify and develop the company’s unique selling propositions and differentiators.
- More specifically, the Spanish Business developer will be responsible for a portfolio of clients based in Spain and Portugal.
- The role will involve regular travel across Europe.
Qualifications / Experience
The candidate should be able to demonstrate the following skills:
- Autonomy, Proactivity Networking, Persuasion, Financial acumen, Public Speaking, Writing, Closing Skills, Motivation for Sales, Prospecting Skills, Sales Planning, Identification of Customer Needs and Challenges, Market Knowledge, Meeting Sales Goals, Professionalism, CRM (Salesforce), and Microsoft Office.
- Engineering qualification, followed by an MBA, OR a business degree with renewables experience.
- Looking for a graduate, with an experience in a services sales function with experience in the REN sector (wind or solar) in Spain.
- Demonstrated success in a sales role.
Languages: Spanish and English fluency is essential, other languages like Portuguese are a plus.
Start date: ASAP
Salary: The remuneration is a combination of a fixed salary + an annual performance bonus based on growth objectives.
Contact : hr@greensolver.net
Site : www.greensolver.net
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