Senior Solar Analyst

About Clir

Clir Renewables is on a mission to reduce humankind's impact on the planet by accelerating the transition to renewable energy. We achieve this by improving the economics of renewable energy projects and empowering owners to maximize their financial returns. Leveraging over 300 GW of contextual operational data combined with powerful AI—built, designed, and supported by decades of renewable energy expertise—Clir provides the insights and tools needed to assess and optimize wind and solar projects effectively.

Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Vancouver, with a hub in Glasgow, Clir is a company with a global presence. Our diverse team includes experts from across the entire energy supply chain. Clir has empowered asset owners across Europe, Africa, the Americas, and Asia, delivering multi-million dollars in cumulative gains.

Recognized as one of Canada's fastest-growing companies by the Globe and Mail's Report on Business, Clir is a dynamic, rapidly expanding organization focused on reshaping the renewable energy industry.

We are passionate, excited, and determined to fulfill our mission, and as a Senior Solar Analyst, you will have a unique opportunity to be a key part of this transformative journey.

Who You Are

• Aligned with our core values: communication, sustainability, inclusion, impact, and innovation.
• Passionate about renewable energy and eager to help drive operational efficiency and cost reduction.
• Curious and empathetic, with a desire to understand our clients’ diverse motivations and needs.
• Comfortable engaging with both solar farm site supervisors about maintenance plans and OEMs about performance challenges.
• Motivated to contribute to the development, processes, and growth of a dynamic software start-up.

What You’ll Do

As an Analyst, you will play a key role in optimizing solar farm performance by:

• Identifying and implementing production-enhancing improvements, monitoring asset health, and managing technical and financial risks.
• Collaborating closely with the solar team to develop and execute analytics plans that provide valuable insights for each solar farm.
• Providing technical expertise during internal meetings and client calls.
• Mentoring junior team members, managing analytics projects, and taking the initiative to improve processes and tools.

What You’ll Need

• Knowledge of the technical and commercial aspects of solar farm operations.
• Experience in the design, service, or operation of solar farms, including SCADA systems, data historians, and preconstruction or operational yield assessments.
• Familiarity with solar inverter operations (preferred but not required).
• A technical mindset with strong data analytics skills, including proficiency in tools such as Excel, Tableau, SQL, Python, and PVSyst.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.

Bonus Points For

• Experience working with a solar farm developer, OEM, or engineering consultancy.
• Experience collaborating with teams across multiple time zones.
• Fluency in additional languages.

What’s In It For You

• The opportunity to work in an inclusive and diverse workplace that values and supports your growth.
• A chance to be part of a team dedicated to reducing environmental impact.
• Opportunities for professional development, mentorship, and career growth.
• Medical and dental insurance coverage.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

At Clir Renewables, diversity and inclusion are more than just words—they are core to our mission. We actively seek to understand and address our biases as we strive to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We encourage applicants of all genders, ages, ethnicities, cultures, abilities, sexual orientations, and life experiences to apply.

Additional Information

As a partially remote organization, Clir prioritizes the safety of our clients and employees through rigorous authentication processes. Successful candidates may undergo a background check and will need to demonstrate their legal right to work in Canada by providing proof of a valid work permit, visa, residency, or citizenship.

Keywords

Solar AnalystRenewable EnergySolar FarmData AnalyticsTechnical ExpertiseCommunication SkillsSolar InverterExcelTableauSQLPythonPVSyst