This role is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic,
fast-growing team ranging
from data analysts and software developers through to client facing and
contract negotiation roles.
Ecotricity Smart Grid (ESG) provides a route to market for distributed
energy resources via our in-house developed asset flexibility platform and
optimiser. These will typically be grid scale storage, renewable technologies or
aggregated demand side response from domestic and business sites.
At the heart of Ecotricity Smart Grid is our flexibility platform and
optimiser, Ecolibrium. This in-house developed software constantly selects
between multiple revenue streams, according to their flexibility potential so
as to maximise revenue. These revenues arise principally from a variety of grid
services and their specific requirements, as well as the trading markets and Balancing
Mechanism.
Good policy insight is essential in formulating the strategic direction of travel for Ecotricity Smart Grid, and with the voluminous amount of code changes, modifications, and consultations, this aspect of the role is vital for keeping us apprised of what is ‘coming down the road’.
As a key element of this role you will attend industry working groups and forums, assess policy changes or modifications and crucially, report on the expected impact, where material, to our platform and operations. This will feed into the planning of our technical developments and help to refine our operating strategies to ensure that ESG remains at the forefront of service delivery and deliver the best performance to our customers.
Our industry has frequent consultations on changes to technical and regulatory factors that can strategically affect us, so understanding these consultations, reporting back, and responding where necessary is also a key part of the role.
You will have, or will need to develop, a deep understanding of the energy industry in GB, and potentially further afield. Be comfortable in attending industry workshops, presenting to both internal and external stakeholders and be able to summarise complex industry documentation for a range of audiences.
Core Responsibilities
- Following industry developments that affect flexibility service provision particularly from NESO, Ofgem and DesNez. You should be able to glean strategic insights from your work.
- Respond with General Manager to consultations pertinent to this space.
- You will be reporting into Senior Analyst's
- Work with the analyst team to develop insights to improve our optimisation models
- Provide ad hoc market analysis pieces as required