renewable energy consultant

Code 2433.3

Renewable energy consultants advise clients on the advantages and disadvantages of different renewable energy sources. They conduct surveys and interviews to research demand of and opinions on renewable energy, and strive to advise clients on the most advantageous source of renewable energy for their purpose.

Essential skills

Knowledge

  • market analysis
  • characteristics of products
  • characteristics of services
  • energy efficiency
  • solar energy
  • renewable energy

Skills and competences

  • develop professional network
  • identify energy needs
  • assess customers
  • provide information on solar panels
  • provide information on wind turbines
  • promote sustainable energy

Transversal competences

  • advise on heating systems energy efficiency
  • provide information on geothermal heat pumps
  • inform on government funding
  • instruct on energy saving technologies
  • perform market research
  • promote environmental awareness

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This service uses the ESCO classification of the European Commission and the Mapha Taxonomy developed by OTIC SOFOFA (CC BY 4.0), in an adapted version. Group codes come from the ILO's ISCO-08. See sources and licences