The climate crisis demands more than innovation. It demands execution. You can’t decarbonise the planet with a half-built team.
As climate tech companies scale across Europe – particularly in Germany, the UK, and other key EU markets – the biggest challenge isn’t always capital or technology. It’s talent.
Whether you’re building out grid infrastructure, scaling a BESS product, or expanding project development capacity – success comes down to people. The right hires, at the right time, with the right motivation.
At SR2 Clean Energy, we specialise in helping renewable energy businesses scale fast, sustainably, and with purpose. Because without the right people in place, even the most promising solutions stall.
The Talent Bottleneck in European Climate Tech
Investment in climate tech continues to rise, with over $50B in global funding in 2023 alone. Germany remains one of the most active markets for renewable energy development, from battery storage to wind, solar, and hydrogen. But funding alone doesn’t unlock growth. People do.
The talent gap is particularly pronounced in sales and technical delivery functions. From Project Development to Grid Connection, Business Development to Land Acquisition, companies are under pressure to find skilled professionals who get the mission.
And with many businesses expanding beyond Seed and Series A, the pressure to execute is growing fast. Delays in hiring can lead to missed milestones, stressed teams, and a higher burn rate – especially when building in particularly competitive regions like Germany.
The Stakes Are Higher for Mission-Driven Companies
This is a mission-driven space where climate tech talent are chasing more than just salary. The most successful climate tech teams aren’t just technically brilliant. They’re fully bought in. They understand the mission. And they know their work matters.
That kind of alignment doesn’t happen by accident. It comes from clear, compelling storytelling about your product, impact, and people. The talent you want probably isn’t trawling job boards. They’re scanning for signals: is this a place where I can do meaningful work, and grow while doing it?
At SR2 Clean Energy, we combine deep sector knowledge with a sharp understanding of what motivates climate talent. We help founders craft a narrative that attracts the right people and retains them.
How We Can Help
We’re not generalists. Our Clean Energy practice is focused on scaling climate tech companies across Germany, the UK, and mainland Europe. We’re embedded in the renewable energy world, with deep experience in roles like:
- Sales Managers / BDMs
- Project Developers
- Grid Connection Specialists
- Land Acquisition Experts
- Project Managers
- Service Technicians
Whether you need a senior commercial hire in Frankfurt or a project team on the ground in Bavaria, we build tailored campaigns that match your market, stage, and mission.
Recent Work: Scaling with Speed and Precision
We’ve supported a range of companies from global clean energy giants to fast-moving European startups. A few recent highlights:
✅ Wind, Solar, Hydrogen & BESS Developer
Filled a critical Project Developer role in under 4 weeks after the position had been open for 6 months with other agencies.
✅ Chinese-owned BESS Manufacturer
Supporting their German expansion by hiring Junior and Senior Sales Managers. We’re 2 weeks in with strong pipeline momentum and proven experience managing Chinese-owned company expectations.
✅ Renewables Service Provider with offices across Western Europe
Sourced and secured a Head of BESS Sales, reaching offer stage in just 5 weeks across UK and EU regions.
Final Word
Every climate tech breakthrough starts with a team.
The race to net zero is also a race to secure the best people. And if you’re serious about solving the planet’s biggest challenges, you can’t afford to make average hires.
If you’re building in Germany, the UK, or mainland Europe, now’s the time to align your hiring strategy with your growth plans.
