Cleantech Sector Specialist (Energy Storage)

Responsibilities

• Lead BESS & EV Battery Manufacturing Strategy: Develop strategic insights and roadmaps for manufacturing across BESS, battery cells, packs, BMS, EMS, PCS, power electronics, and related ecosystem components.
• Support Circular Economy & Recycling Pathways: Evaluate technology options, infrastructure requirements, and regulatory frameworks for battery recycling and second‑life applications. Promote industry–policy dialogue on recycling standards and EPR requirements.
• Strengthen Raw Material Access & Supply Chain Security: Analyse demand for critical minerals and recommend strategies for sourcing, processing, recycling, and supply risk mitigation.
• Provide Industrial Policy & Investment Inputs: Support the development of fiscal incentives, concessional finance tools, and infrastructure support mechanisms to enable large‑scale battery manufacturing.
• Technical & Project Advisory: Contribute to system design, feasibility studies, and due‑diligence efforts for BESS projects. Provide inputs on safety, standards, and integration with the grid or EV systems.
• Lead Stakeholder Engagement: Work closely with manufacturers, utilities, recyclers, financiers, and government agencies to drive ecosystem development.

Requirements

• Experience in manufacturing value chains
• Experience in policy development and regulatory frameworks
• Experience in technology localisation initiatives
• Experience in energy storage project development or implementation
• Strong knowledge of energy storage technologies, siting considerations, standards, and project economics

Skills

• Strong understanding of battery technologies and manufacturing processes
• Familiarity with value‑chain economics and lifecycle modelling
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills
• Ability to manage multi‑stakeholder engagements