BESS Director (Battery Energy Storage Systems) M/F
In a context of accelerating energy storage deployment and rapidly evolving electricity markets, Greensolver is strengthening its leadership by creating a strategic position: BESS Director.
About Greensolver
Since 2008, Greensolver has been a leading service provider in the renewable energy sector. We support producers, developers, investors, and financial institutions through a comprehensive range of services, including
- technical and commercial asset management for wind, solar and storage projects
- technical and financial advisory for wind, solar and storage projects
With a presence across several European countries (France, United Kingdom, Spain, Portugal, Greece, the Netherlands, Poland), Greensolver is part of the Voltalia Group while operating entirely independently.
Your Role
We are seeking a visionary, business-driven energy storage expert capable of structuring, expanding, and championing Greensolver’s BESS offering across Europe.
Your mission: create opportunities, influence clients’ energy strategies, deliver BESS advisory and position Greensolver as a key BESS partner.
Reporting directly to the CEO and serving as a member of the executive committee, you will play a pivotal role in the company’s growth. This role could be based out of any of the countries in which we operate, either remotely or in one of our office locations. The BESS Director would be expected to travel to our Paris headquarters when required and elsewhere in Europe for client meetings and industry events.
Your Responsibilities
Business Development
- Build and cultivate a strategic network of developers, investors, utilities, and technology providers.
- Represent Greensolver at events, conferences, and participate in specialized panels as a speaker.
- Identify and structure new opportunities in markets where BESS can serve as a strategic entry point for Greensolver.
- Expand the client portfolio across target geographies (developers, utilities, investment funds, banks, DFIs, etc.).
Strategic, technical and Financial Advisory
- Support clients in defining their BESS strategies: market targeting, technology selection, business models, investment planning.
- Lead high-level discussions on regulation, business models, and BESS project structuring.
- Conduct or oversee:
- technical and commercial due diligence,
- Financial and technical modelling, including revenue stacking,
- customer BESS procurement processes.
- Provide strong expertise on European electricity markets and their ongoing developments.
Product Positioning & Internal/External Coordination
- Design and structure Greensolver’s BESS offering in line with market needs.
- Work closely with internal technical teams to ensure high-quality and consistent service delivery.
- Contribute to the development of tools, methodologies, and analysis frameworks for energy storage.
- Manage strategic partnerships (e.g., Stackease for revenue stacking, PowerUp for asset management, etc.).
Market Intelligence
- Monitor regulatory developments, emerging BESS markets, and technological innovations.
- Identify innovative business models and financing structures for energy storage.
Profile
- Master’s degree in engineering, energy, business, or a related field
- 8+ years of experience in renewable energy, including 3+ years specifically in BESS (commercial, strategic, or technical roles)
- Proven experience in business development, client relationship management, and strategic advisory
- Strong knowledge of energy storage technologies (standalone, collocated, hybrid) and their economic drivers (including revenue stacking)
- Experience in due diligence and/or asset management is a plus
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and writing skills
- Fluent in English; proficiency in an additional European language (French, Italian, etc.) is an asset.
Why Join Greensolver?
- Lead the growth of a strategic business line at the heart of the energy transition.
- Work with an experienced team on large-scale pan-European projects.
- Take on a key role within a recognized and fast-growing company, with strong operational autonomy.
- Competitive remuneration package with fixed and variable salary and other benefits depending on location.
About Greensolver
Created in 2008, Greensolver is an independent technical expert dedicated to renewable assets. A pure service player driven by creating value for our clients, we're here to increase the return on investment of your asset thanks to the quality of our services and our in-depth knowledge of the sector.
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