Market Analyst

Job Description

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

SolarPower Europe offers a range of market intelligence services to its members and stakeholders. Flagship reports of our organisation include:

• the Global Solar Market Outlook, an award-winning, global benchmark on the status of solar worldwide;
• the EU Solar Market Outlook, focusing on the EU solar market, which includes an in-depth analysis of the policy, supply chain, and market landscape for solar in the EU;
• the European Battery Storage Market Outlook, investigating the growth of the European battery storage segment and its surrounding regulatory framework.

In addition to these and other market intelligence publications, on a day-to-day basis the market intelligence team takes care for inquiries on solar technology from members, policy makers, and media. The team also supports other SolarPower Europe departments with quantitative analyses of solar markets, supply chain and trade dynamics, global energy trends, and so on.

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented person to strengthen and expand our market intelligence activities. The Market Analyst will support our team in the attainment of the market intelligence tasks outlined below, ensuring that SolarPower Europe deliverables are provided in a timely and quality manner:

• Leading Market Intelligence projects and delivering high-quality market reports, briefs and other products;
• Monitoring the development of EU and national policies related to solar & storage as well as associated market trends for the production of quantitative and qualitative research on the sector;
• Supporting colleagues through the provision of data, research and insights on solar & storage market, policy and technology trends;
• Liaison with international market experts and other stakeholders for the collection, sharing and dissemination of market data;
• Preparation of briefing notes, presentations and relevant materials in relation to various topics related to solar & storage;
• Performing any other applicable tasks or duties required.

Profile

The ideal Market Analyst candidate has the following professional profile:

• A Masters' Degree in a relevant discipline such as Energy Economics, Renewable Energy Policy, Statistics, Data Management, or similar; a technical background with experience in solar & storage is considered a plus;
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in renewable energy technology, markets, policy, regulation;
• At least 4 years of professional experience in an analytical role, or in a field related to climate and energy policy or markets;
• Demonstrated project management skills and ability to moderate and lead internal and external meetings;
• Strong numerical and analytical skills coupled with strong organisation and time management skills with an attention to detail;
• Demonstrated excellent skills in Excel matched with confidence in working with data in a variety of forms and presenting it visually, including the ability to work with data visualisation tools and integrate AI tools in analytical work;
• Solution-oriented approach to challenges and proactivity in engaging with external stakeholders and experts for collection of information;
• Strong command of English, both written and oral; knowledge of additional languages is an important plus;
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to liaise with internal and external stakeholders and experience in public speaking;
• The right to work in Belgium (EU citizen, Mcard or work visa).

Our offer

• A permanent Belgian contract starting in May 2026 with a competitive remuneration package;
• Employee benefits paid by SolarPower Europe make this offer even more attractive: public transportation allowance, work from home allowance, dental and hospitalization insurance, 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 17 April 2026 quoting "Market Analyst" in the subject line. We are looking to fill this position rapidly, so please do not delay to send us your application.

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.