Renewable Energy Consultant

The assignment aims to conduct overall technical and financial assessment of PUBs existing Solar PV grid connect systems, for the 6 sites identified. A pre-feasibility report will be compiled as result of the consultancy, which will enable a better understanding of the status of PUB’s Solar PV grid connect system and the addition of the complementary BESS.

The consultancy will work closely with PUB in collecting the relevant data and information based on the 6 sites selected for this project and assess the pre-feasibility nature in accordance with the deliverables required. The consultant may refer to national documents for contextual purposes, however the design and technical recommendations must be established through analysis and assessments guided by this assignment.

Expertise Required:

The Renewable Energy Consultant must:

• A Master’s degree in power engineering, engineering or equivalent of relevant education and experience, in the power sector, solar and battery integration into grids, economics, climate change or relevant subjects. At least 8+ years of relevant work experience.
• Proven track record in international development project management including participatory planning, report writing and project/financial management.
• Proven track record in working in renewable energy design for Solar PV grid systems and BESS
• Proven track record in stakeholder engagement and consultation.
• Knowledge of the PUB and Batter Energy Storage Systems, Solar PV Grid connect systems and technical designing, solar and battery integration into grids.
• Strong verbal and written skills in English and knowledge of the local culture and language
• Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and prioritization skills.
• Experience working in Kiribati and working with multi-cultural teams highly desired.

Source: https://careers.gggi.org/vacancy/fiji-renewable-energy-consultant-574440.html