I have a background in mechanical engineering and a master’s in Renewable Energy. I spent a few years working on mini-grid sector before moving to a think tank/non-profit, where I focused on energy policy at the national level. My work there involved energy system modeling (primarily using PyPSA), and I discovered a real passion for coding through this experience.<p>Now, I’m currently unemployed due to limited opportunities in the policy field where I’m based. I’d like to transition into tech roles that integrate my experience in energy/climate with programming. I’m open to any advice on fields to explore or specific areas where I should upskill.<p>Thanks for any guidance!
Tons of green startups all around, UK, Germany - don't know much about the US.<p>Tons of software on the mechanical side - I'm more familiar with wind turbines which seems to be an extremely fractured supplier market. Building predictive maintenance software mostly, but also management software.<p>ESG/ financial reporting side: Tons of data suppliers who consolidate data going into ESG reporting, helping PE/ banks to assess the CO2 exposure in their portfolios.<p>Just a quick draft as I'm on mobile, but there's a ton of people out there among the entire value chain from capital to consumer building in this field.