SunPower’s System Performance Group is responsible for characterizing and estimating the performance of installed PV systems. The group creates and maintains specialized computer simulation software to model the energy output of SunPower products and systems, analyzes the long-term energy performance of a large fleet of grid-connected PV plants, and performs targeted field and lab tests to characterize the performance of both new and existing technologies.
The candidate will be responsible for (1) understanding the impact of weather on PV system performance and its importance in simulating PV performance, (2) locating the most reliable and accessible sources of relevant weather data in SunPower’s market regions and managing SunPower’s access to this data, (3) understanding the criteria necessary for evaluating the quality of available weather data, and (4) communicating this knowledge to the Performance Group, to other groups within SunPower, and to our external customers. A strong understanding of the influence of atmospheric conditions on solar irradiance is preferred.
The position involves work within a dynamic, cross-departmental team of engineers, technicians, analysts, and internal customers to identify research needs, develop and execute analysis and test plans, and communicate research results to assist in the development of new products and services. Research will involve the use of existing data from SunPower’s operating fleet of PV systems and the acquisition of supplementary data through outside sources. Limited travel may be required.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
•Develop proficiency with available solar radiation resource datasets and models, applications of these data and system models for estimating solar PV performance.
•Develop, test, and validate analytical and engineering meteorological models
•Develop and execute research, analysis and test plans
•Guide the implementation and validation of solar resource forecasting techniques
•Support product development, sales, marketing, and finance departments on system performance-related initiatives
•Prepare reports and presentations to communicate analysis findings, research plans, or plans for product development efforts
Education and Experience
•Bachelors degree in science and/or engineering, or equivalent relevant experience in atmospheric science, physics, applied mathematics, environmental science or computer science.
•Masters degree plus 3 to 4 years of experience working with energy systems.
•1-2 years project experience
Qualifications
•Strong background in climate or atmospheric science
•Familiarity with global solar resource databases: NSRDB, MeteoStat, MeteoClim, MeteoNorm, solar prospector, etc.
Please send resume to David.Sneed@sunpowercorp.com.
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