Research Analyst - Solar Supply Chain, Power & Renewables
Research Analyst - Solar Supply Chain, Power & Renewables
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Job Description
Wood Mackenzie is the global data and analytics business for the renewables energy and natural resources industries. Enhanced by technology. Enriched by human an ever-changing world companies and governments need reliable and actionable insight to lead the transition to a sustainable future. Thats why we cover the entire supply chain with unparalleled breadth and depth backed by over 50 years experience. Our team of over 2400 experts operating across 30 global locations are enabling customers decisions through real-time analytics consultancy events and thought leadership. Together we deliver the insight they need to separate risk from opportunity and make confident decisions when it matters most.
Wood Mackenzie Values
- Inclusive we succeed together
- Trusting we choose to trust each other
- Customer committed we put customers at the heart of our decisions
- Future Focused we accelerate change
- Curious we turn knowledge into action
Role Purpose
Wood Mackenzies Power and Renewables research team provides integrated subscription research and advisory services to inform and support our clients commercial and strategic decisions in the complex and rapidly changing supply chain landscape.
Combining our deep knowledge of solar wind storage conventional power and grid technologies with our global power and fuels modelling and analytical capabilities Wood Mackenzie can provide data and insight spanning supply chain technology costs policy and market issues fundamentals-based outlooks price forecasting asset valuation and commodity market issues among many other insights.
In this specific role you will be a thought leader and subject matter expert on the global solar supply chain team. You will lead market research and strategic analysis on manufacturing dynamics pricing technology shifts trade policy and competitive positioning. Your insights will influence investment decisions government strategy and commercial planning across the global solar industry. You will not only help companies achieve their strategic goals; you will also have a meaningful impact on the wider energy transition.
Wood Mackenzie is a leading intelligence provider across global commodity markets. You will have access to proprietary datasets spanning the entire commodities value chain including decades of proprietary research in-house metals and mining teams and experts eight trillion dollars of actual spend transactions between owners and suppliers and much much more.
This role offers the opportunity to work closely with a global network of researchers product developers and clients to shape Wood Mackenzies solar supply chain research agenda and deliver best-in-class intelligence to the market.
Main Responsibilities
Own and maintain core datasets on solar manufacturing capacity production utilization costs pricing and trade flows.
Conduct primary and secondary research including direct engagement with manufacturers developers and policymakers.
Monitor analyze and forecast key trends in solar manufacturing material sourcing pricing trade flows tariffs and geopolitical influences.
Build improve and operate solar supply chain models and contribute to cost/price forecasts.
Write and publish research reports briefing notes and client deliverables
Present findings to clients and stakeholders via webinars workshops and calls.
Contribute to thought leadership by identifying emerging trends and risks in solar supply chains.
Collaborate with global teams to integrate solar supply chain insights with wider power and renewables analysis.
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Skills & Experience
Strong interest and knowledge of renewable energy particularly solar technology and supply chains.
Experience related solar supply chain is preferred.
2-4 years of professional experience in research consulting energy or supply chain-related fields.
Proven ability to analyze complex datasets and generate clear actionable insights.
Strong Excel skills; familiarity with databases SQL or coding (Python R) preferred.
AI enthusiast.
Strong writing and presentation skills capable of producing client-ready research.
Experience interacting with clients or external stakeholders is a plus.
Bachelors degree required; a Masters in economics engineering international relations international trade renewable energy or related field is a plus.
A proactive mindset intellectual curiosity and passion for driving the energy transition through strategic insights.
Equal Opportunities
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If you are applying for a role and have a physical or mental disability we will support you with your application or through the hiring process.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
