Research Intern

About the Role

EnviroSusIQ (ESIQ) is seeking curious, analytical, and research-oriented individuals for a Research Intern – Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) position. This role offers an opportunity to explore the intersection of energy technology, market intelligence, data analytics, and business research within the rapidly evolving energy transition. You will contribute to real-world research, the development of ESIQ’s BESS Intelligence Portal, business research articles, and client projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Market & Industry Research: Track the global and Indian BESS markets, emerging applications, market developments, and investment opportunities.
• Project Database Development: Identify, validate, and document BESS projects across geographies, including project capacity (MW/MWh), location, ownership, developers, technology providers, project status, and investment details.
• Technology Intelligence: Research battery chemistries, system configurations, technology advancements, cost trends, and emerging storage technologies.
• Competitive Intelligence: Track manufacturers, system integrators, EPC players, technology providers, and major industry developments.
• Data Analysis: Organize, clean, validate, and analyse market and project data to generate meaningful insights.
• Research & Insights: Contribute to market intelligence reports, industry briefs, presentations, comparative analyses, and research publications.
• BESS Intelligence Portal: Support the development and continuous enrichment of ESIQ’s proprietary research database and intelligence products.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Comfortable with secondary research, Excel, data organization, and analytical thinking.
• Strong in written communication, attention to detail, and information validation.
• Curious, self-driven, and willing to learn.

Qualifications

• Pursuing or have completed a degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Energy Management, Renewable Energy, Environmental Studies, Business Analytics, or a related discipline.
• Interested in battery storage, clean energy, sustainability, and emerging technologies.

An added advantage: Knowledge of BESS, renewable energy, power markets, energy storage economics, market research, or data visualization.

Opportunity Details

• Duration: 3–6 months
• Position: Research Intern – Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
• Stipend: First 3 months are unpaid
• Engagement: Internship-cum-job opportunity, with potential for a full-time role.
• Work mode: Remote, Hybrid for local candidates
• Compensation: To be discussed based on the candidate’s profile and engagement terms.