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SolarPower Europe

HR internship

Join SolarPower Europe in Brussels as an HR Intern supporting HR administration, recruitment, and DEI projects. Gain hands-on experience and mentorship in a dynamic renewable energy association. Benefits include public transport and work-from-home allowances.
SolarPower Europe
SolarPower Europe
Brussels, Belgium On-site Internship UTC+01:00

SolarPower Europe

Company Overview

SolarPower Europe

Brussels, Belgium

1985

Approximately 100 employees (source: rocketreach.co). Revenue of approximately $4 million in 2023 (source: rocketreach.co).

What They Do

SolarPower Europe focuses exclusively on solar photovoltaics (PV), serving as the premier association linking policymakers with the European solar PV value chain to make solar Europe's leading energy source by 2030 (source: solarpowereurope.org). The organization does not develop technologies like wind, storage, hydrogen, or grid infrastructure itself but provides advocacy, policy influence, and market intelligence through reports such as the Global Market Outlook for Solar Power and the EU Solar Jobs Report (source: solarpowereurope.org). It also coordinates business opportunities and runs workstreams on corporate sourcing via the RE-Source Platform, co-founded in 2017 with WindEurope, RE100, and WBCSD (source: solarpowereurope.org). Target markets encompass the full European solar PV sector, uniting over 300 organizations, with customer segments including corporates pursuing renewable sourcing and policymakers at EU and national levels (source: solarpowereurope.org). Its competitive position as the leading solar association stems from Brussels-based policy expertise and partnerships with over 40 global organizations, enabling it to drive solar toward 100% renewable systems by 2040 (source: solarpowereurope.org).

Projects & Track Record

As a trade association rather than a project developer, SolarPower Europe does not have direct completed or ongoing solar projects with capacities, locations, or costs; its track record centers on advocacy successes like contributing to EU policies enabling 350 GW EU solar capacity by 2025 (source: solarpowereurope.org). Key clients include its 320 members in 2025, spanning the PV value chain, while partnerships feature co-foundations such as the RE-Source Platform, which tracks 40 GW of corporate PPAs and projects a potential of 880 GW by 2050 for commercial and industrial prosumers (source: solarpowereurope.org). Geographically, it maintains a pan-European presence through advocacy at the EU level and national influence, with events like RE-Source 2024 in Amsterdam, fostering expansion without physical offices beyond Brussels (source: solarpowereurope.org).

Recent Developments

In the last two years, SolarPower Europe marked its 40th anniversary with the "40 Years Around the Sun" campaign, highlighting solar's growth to 2 TW globally and policy wins like the 2024 Net Zero Industry Act and the 2025 EU agenda centering solar (source: solarpowereurope.org). On October 3, 2023, its board issued a statement rejecting tariffs amid a "perfect storm" of low PV prices, proposing adaptations for factory costs and a "Solar Manufacturing Bank" for financing (source: cbinsights.com). It has secured 11 awards total, produced updated reports like the EU Solar Jobs Report, and hosted events such as RE-Source 2024 on October 24-25 in Amsterdam for renewable buyers and suppliers (source: solarpowereurope.org). No acquisitions, mergers, or funding rounds apply, given its non-profit status; milestones include the last updated statutes and story page in November 2025 (source: solarpowereurope.org).

Working There

SolarPower Europe offers roles primarily in policy advocacy, market analysis, communications, event coordination, and corporate sourcing, with dedicated policy experts leading workstreams on regulations and a team of top analysts producing reports (source: solarpowereurope.org). Hiring occurs at its Brussels headquarters, as the sole office location (source: cbinsights.com). Company culture emphasizes passion for member delivery, going the extra mile, embracing diversity and inclusion, and embedding sustainable practices across operations, as stated in its core values, with a member-led board ensuring alignment (source: solarpowereurope.org). Specific employee benefits are not documented in available sources.


Last updated on Feb 23, 2026 | Report an issue

We are looking for a motivated and hands-on HR Intern to support the HR Business Partner in the day-to-day management of HR processes and operations.

This internship offers broad exposure to core HR activities, including administration, process improvement, recruitment support, and participation in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives. The intern will work closely with the HR Business Partner, participate in meetings, and contribute to both operational and strategic HR topics, gaining practical experience in a fast-paced, professional environment.

SolarPower Europe is a member-led association representing the European solar PV sector. SolarPower Europe's aim is to ensure that more energy is generated by solar than any other energy source by 2030 and lead our members to make solar the core of a smart, sustainable and inclusive energy system. We are an award-winning association and have over 300 members spanning 35 countries. We aim to produce thought-leading energy market analysis and support the business of our members through creative and successful advocacy campaigns.

Job responsibilities

HR Administration & Operations

  • Support the HR Business Partner with day-to-day HR administrative and operational tasks
  • Assist in maintaining and updating HR documentation, templates, and internal processes
  • Help organise, structure, and improve the way HR documents are stored and shared
  • Support data accuracy and consistency across HR files and trackers
  • Assist with general HR coordination tasks as needed
  • Assist with learning and development initiatives

Process improvement

  • Identify opportunities to improve HR processes and workflows
  • Help update or create HR guidelines, process documents, and internal tools
  • Support the standardisation and documentation of HR practices

Recruitment Support

  • Support the publication of job advertisements
  • Assist with recruitment coordination (interview scheduling, candidate tracking, documentation)
  • Participate in recruitment-related meetings when relevant
  • Help prepare recruitment materials and follow-up tasks

Meetings & HR Projects

  • Attend meetings with the HR Business Partner and support follow-up actions
  • Assist on HR projects, including Diversity, Equity & Inclusion initiatives
  • Support preparation of presentations, documents, and meeting notes
  • Contribute to ad hoc HR topics and internal initiatives

Profile

  • Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from Human Resources, Psychology, Business Administration, Social Sciences, or a related field
  • Strong interest in Human Resources and people-related topics
  • Well-organised, detail-oriented, and able to handle confidential information with discretion
  • Comfortable working on administrative and operational tasks
  • Proactive mindset with an interest in improving processes
  • Good communication skills and ability to work closely with different stakeholders
  • Comfortable using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); willingness to learn HR tools
  • Fluent in English; knowledge of French and/or other languages is an asset

What you will gain

  • Hands-on experience across multiple HR domains
  • Close mentorship and exposure to the work of an HR Business Partner
  • Involvement in real HR projects, including Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives
  • Practical understanding of HR administration, recruitment, and process management
  • A valuable learning experience in a professional, international environment

Our offer

  • A CIP Belgian internship contract
  • Benefits paid by SolarPower Europe make this offer even more attractive: public transportation allowance, work from home allowance, and lunch vouchers

Solar for All

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are at the heart of our mission to ensure that solar is at the core of a smart, sustainable and inclusive energy system. The more diverse our team, the more unique perspectives and ideas we can share to move this mission forward. ???

We strongly encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures and experiences to help make this a reality.

Application

A CV (maximum 2 pages) and a one-page motivation letter should be sent to [email protected] until 25 March 2026 quoting "HR Internship" in the subject line.

Note that while we recognise the role of generative AI tools within the workplace, we would like your cover letter to share and demonstrate your unique perspective and approach to the role. For this reason, we discourage overreliance on such tools in your application.

Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.

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About the role

March 22, 2026

Internship

Non-profit

March 22, 2026

On-site

Solar Energy

SolarPower Europe

solarpowereurope.org

  •  Brussels, Belgium

Currently enrolled or recently graduated

UTC+01:00