Solar Performance & Meteorological Data Specialist

Solar Performance & Meteorological Data Specialist

As part of a cross-functional product and engineering team, the candidate will play a pivotal role in linking environmental measurements with solar plant performance analytics, enabling actionable insights that improve energy yield and asset efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the domain expert for the design, deployment, and optimization of weather monitoring systems used in solar applications.

• Work closely with product managers and hardware engineers to define key meteorological parameters (e.g., irradiance, temperature, wind, humidity) critical for performance benchmarking.

• Analyze and interpret solar performance metrics (e.g., PR, CUF, energy yield) in conjunction with weather data to assess plant health and efficiency.

• Assist in the development of algorithms for

  performance normalization,

  sensor calibration, and fault detection using environmental data.

• Support internal teams and clients in understanding weather-influenced performance trends through detailed reports and dashboards.

• Contribute to data quality protocols and sensor accuracy standards as per industry guidelines (e.g., IEC 61724).

• Interact with solar developers, EPCs, and O&M teams to incorporate field insights into system design and analytics improvements.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Renewable Energy, Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, Atmospheric Science, or a related field.

• 3–7 years of experience in the

  solar energy sector

  , with specific exposure to

  performance analysis

  and

  weather-related data interpretation.

• Hands-on experience with

  solar SCADA systems, weather stations, and performance monitoring platforms.

• Proficiency in tools for data analysis (e.g., Excel, Python, MATLAB) and visualization (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).

• Strong understanding of solar PV performance metrics and how environmental variables affect generation.

• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills for technical reporting and cross-functional collaboration.

Preferred Skills:

• Familiarity with

  industry standards

  like IEC 61724 for solar monitoring systems.

• Experience with

  IoT platforms

  , data acquisition systems, or real-time monitoring tools.

• Understanding of

  sensor calibration, instrumentation error analysis, or meteorological modeling

  .

• Exposure to

  machine learning

  or advanced statistical techniques for performance prediction (a plus).

Why Join Us?

• Work at the intersection of

  renewable energy and data-driven innovation.

• Contribute to building cutting-edge

  weather sensing systems

  that power the solar industry.

• Collaborate with a dynamic team of engineers, scientists, and energy professionals.

• Play a key role in improving energy efficiency and sustainability in solar plant operations.