§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

renewable energy consultant

Renewable energy consultants advise clients on the advantages and disadvantages of different renewable energy sources.

Description

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.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

alternative energy energy efficiency solar products resource-efficient technologies wind energy market analysis energy conservation corporate sustainability renewable energy solar energy characteristics of products characteristics of services

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

energy performance of buildings sales argumentation sales strategies industrial heating systems electricity market domestic heating systems green building standards sustainability consulting

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

assess customers provide information on geothermal heat pumps provide information on solar panels instruct on energy saving technologies identify energy needs perform market research advise on heating systems energy efficiency promote sustainable energy provide information on wind turbines inform on government funding develop professional network advise on carbon emissions reduction promote environmental awareness

OPTIONALOptional competences

identify suppliers prospect new customers perform a feasibility study on biogas energy manage contracts advise on utility consumption identify customer's needs inform customers on energy consumption fees carry out sales analysis negotiate terms with suppliers perform a feasibility study on mini wind power negotiate improvement with suppliers attend trade fairs perform smart grid feasibility study answer requests for quotation assess supplier risks

Data Source: Unified Global Standards (ISCED, ISCO, O*NET, ESCO)