Are electronics helping the renewable sector thrive?

The renewable energy sector has never moved faster, but behind every innovation in solar, wind, or hydrogen, there’s a growing demand for smarter electronics and embedded systems. From grid stability to energy storage, electronics are playing a critical role in helping the sector scale and compete with traditional energy sources.
 
Smarter systems for a smarter grid
 
It’s no longer just about generating power, it’s about managing it. Power electronics are central to efficient energy conversion, load balancing and integrating renewables into national grids. Whether it’s DC-DC converters, inverters or battery management systems – the pressure is on to make these systems more compact, reliable and efficient.
 
This has created major demand for electronic engineers with experience in high-voltage systems, PCB design, power optimisation and embedded control often with tight regulatory constraints and real-time performance requirements.
 
The role of embedded systems in renewables
 
Behind many renewable innovations are complex embedded systems that monitor, automate, and adapt in real time. Think:
 

• Wind turbines adjusting blade angles via embedded controllers
• Solar inverters with MPPT algorithms
• Battery storage systems using predictive maintenance software

 
These systems require not only deep technical expertise in embedded C/C++, RTOS and signal processing but also engineers who understand safety, energy regulation and high-reliability design.
 
Electronics talent is in high demand and short supply
 
As more governments push net-zero goals, the race to scale renewable infrastructure is intensifying. But sourcing skilled electronics and embedded engineers with sector-specific experience remains a major bottleneck.
 
Many companies in the renewable space are turning to contract or freelance engineers to support rapid R&D and prototyping phases particularly for:
 

• Power electronics design
• EMC testing and compliance
• Sensor integration
• Embedded Linux or Bare Metal firmware development

 
It allows them to stay competitive without long-term headcount commitments, especially when product timelines or funding milestones are still in flux.
 
Need support hiring electronics or embedded talent?
 
At IntaPeople, we support engineering teams working at the cutting edge of renewable energy and power electronics across Europe. Whether you need freelance expertise for a specific project, or permanent hires to grow your internal capability, we can help you find the right fit.
 
Get in touch to discuss your next hire and how electronics can help your innovation thrive.