What knowledge do talents in the energy storage industry need

What skills do you need to work in energy storage?

One of the most obvious and essential skills for working in the energy storage and renewable energy sector is technical skills. This includes having a solid understanding of the different types of energy storage technologies, such as batteries, flywheels, pumped hydro, compressed air, thermal storage, and hydrogen.

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 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).

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.

What should we look for in the energy industry?

In particular we need to monitor take up of energy related university courses and the numbers of graduates going into energy- related roles. It would also be useful to look at the role of the consultancy profession as this currently forms a large part of the industry and is likely to grow in the future.

Why should energy companies support set?

Energy companies will have a chance to support this development, as well as contribute their own materials to it. By presenting an accurate image of the industry we can attract more new entrants, encourage the take up of SET careers and compete effectively with other industry sectors for those with the necessary skills.