How to enter the energy storage industry without experience

What makes field a great energy storage company?

The energy storage industry is no exception. At Field, they are the glue that holds us together - whether that’s by bringing new talent into the business, negotiating contracts or ensuring we have a strong balance sheet. They’re absolutely essential to the Field business, enabling us to do the work we do.

Is energy storage a permanent solution?

Despite the uncertainty of future economics, the trend is clear: energy storage is here to stay. The high capital expenditure, long storage system lifespans, and uncertain policy changes make costs uncertain, but the still-falling costs and exponential increase in capacity demonstrate this.

What makes the energy storage industry so interesting?

The energy storage industry is still fairly young compared to others like wind or solar. This means it’s rapidly growing, changing and innovating (part of what makes working in the industry so interesting).

How many Storage Startups are there in the energy industry?

We analyzed 200 storage startups in the energy industry. Six of them are our picks to watch out for: H2GO Power, Highview Power, Quidnet Energy, Aquion Energy, Solid Power, and Redflow. To learn more about the global distribution of these 6 and 194 other startups, check out our Heat Map!

Why do energy storage companies need a strong finance team?

Regardless of which sector they’re working in, businesses need strong finance, legal and people teams. The energy storage industry is no exception. At Field, they are the glue that holds us together - whether that’s by bringing new talent into the business, negotiating contracts or ensuring we have a strong balance sheet.

What role does technology play in energy storage?

Technology has a very important role to play in energy storage and has been instrumental in getting the industry to where it is now. That said, we’re still learning and solving complex problems each day. This means the industry needs software developers and data scientists, along with machine learning and optimisation experts.