Renewable energy analyst
Play a key role in the transition to a sustainable future by studying and evaluating different types of clean energy.
Also known as: energy analyst
About the job
What it's like
Using expertise in data analysis, economics and energy markets, you’ll help organisations and policymakers make informed decisions about renewable energy projects and policies. For example, you'll gather and study data about energy sources like solar, wind and hydropower or hydroelectric.
Your tasks might include:
collecting and analysing data on renewable energy resources, markets and policies
conducting research and preparing reports on renewable energy trends and opportunities
developing models and forecasts for how renewable energy can be used in the future
providing contractors with technical support before and during installations of renewable energy systems
working with contractors, engineers, clients and financiers
travelling to different locations, such as construction sites or wind farms
advising clients on renewable energy investments and strategies
communicating the benefits of renewable energy
Green job
In this job you’ll be doing work to help the environment. Find out more about green jobs.
Hours
You’ll typically work full-time hours. However, flexibility is needed during busy periods to meet deadlines.
Environment
Depending on the company you work for, you could either work in an office or work out in the field. Some may work in a hybrid environment, where your time is split between the office and the field.
Travel
You may need to travel to work out in the field, depending on who you work for.
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Top skills
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Top specialised skills
These are the top specialised skills that have been found in job vacancies across Scotland. From March 2024 to March 2025.
- renewable energy
- air source heat pump
- direct selling
- heating systems
- electric heating
- boilers
- land tenure
- biomass
- financial planning
- feasibility studies
Meta skills
Here are some of the meta skills you'll need to do this job.
- ethical
- cooperating
- working with numbers
- negotiation
- adaptability
- researching
- problem solving
- analysing
- attention to detail
- written communication
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Getting in
Explore each section to find more information about getting into this career.
Colleges and universities will list subjects you'll need for entry to a course. Some useful subjects include:
Environmental Science
Computing Science
Engineering Science
Maths (Mathematics)
Geography
Physics
Science
Economics
Chemistry
Business Management
University
You'll need a degree or postgraduate qualification in a relevant subject, such as:
energy management
renewable or sustainable energy
environmental or energy engineering
sustainable development
architecture
surveying
College
Getting qualifications at college, such as an HNC or HND, could help you find work or progress to more advanced study. Useful subjects include:
environmental science
physics
sciences
engineering
Apprenticeship
You can start learning the skills you'll need in this career through a Foundation Apprenticeship (FA). While you're in S5 or S6, you'll gain work experience while you study.
You might want to consider an FA in areas such as:
Modern Apprenticeships (MAs) mean you learn on the job. You get paid and work towards a qualification at the same time.
You might want to consider an MA in areas such as:
Graduate Apprenticeships (GAs) mean you learn on the job. You get paid and work towards a qualification at the same time.
You might want to consider a GA in areas such as:
Getting work experience in a relevant role can help you break into the environmental sector. Search for opportunities on Volunteer.scot.
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You can join the Society for the Environment or another environmental membership body. This can help develop professional contacts and find training opportunities.
To work on a construction site, you may need a construction skills certification scheme card (CSCS).
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