The solar industry has been a core market for Hyperion since our inception. Years ago, before the boom of solar technology, our Managing Director David Hunt and Director Ross Hoare, built and scaled a multi-award-winning solar installation business. The sector has experienced significant growth, challenges, and changes over the last decade. It remains the backbone of the clean energy transition.

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Over the last 20 years, the Energy Storage and grid services industry has continued to evolve, adapt, and innovate in response to the increasing challenges of the clean energy transition, and the demands that places on the grid. It has seen many advances in technology (greater capacity, energy density, durability), and in the multiple chemistries, materials and scales and applications of solutions. This has created a massive demand to hire top talent across an array of storage and grid technologies in both hardware and software/services.

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The evolution of the electrification of transport and Future Mobility landscape has been significant over the last five years, driven by many factors including purchase incentives for Evs, the availability of options, massive growth in charging infrastructure and strict government policies towards the banning of ICE vehicle sales. Across hardware, software and services we have supported a myriad of VC backed start-ups to scale, as well as larger organisations developing their future mobility offerings.

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The concept of 'Smart Cities' has gained significant importance in recent years as urban areas face increasing challenges related to population growth, resource management, and environmental sustainability. Smart cities and smart buildings leverage cutting-edge technologies such as IoT, big data analytics, artificial intelligence and a host of renewable and sustainable technologies to enhance the quality of urban living and transportation. These technologies enable more efficient management of resources, improved public services, and better connectivity, ultimately leading to a higher standard of living and sustainability. By optimizing infrastructure, clean technologies and services, smart cities can reduce energy consumption, minimize waste, and create more sustainable urban environments.

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We have an unmatched ability to discover and attract outstanding candidates for strategically import hires, especially C-Suite, leadership and senior roles. Our network and reach extends across Europe, North America and beyond, thanks to our deep insight into the cleantech sector. We have particular expertise in Solar, Energy Storage, Future Mobility and Smart Buildings.&nbsp;
We guide our clients through the entire hiring journey and cultivate long-term relationships that last for years.
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Having supported a number of start-ups in hiring Non-Executive Directors (NEDs) over the last few years, I've witnessed first-hand the invaluable contributions they can make to a company's growth and success. The right NED brings a unique blend of experience, expertise, and objectivity to the boardroom, providing invaluable guidance and support to the executive team.
When considering hiring a NED, it's essential to align their skills and experience with the specific needs of your start-up. Look for individuals who have a rich and fruitful network they can leverage, a track record &lsquo;operating&rsquo; within successful organisations, someone who offers strategic insights, challenges assumptions, and provides valuable mentorship to you and your founding team without stepping on anybody's toes.&nbsp;
An effective NED has the ability to foster a culture of innovation, collaboration and accountability, will ask the right questions, provide invaluable mentorship to your leadership team and help guide your growth strategy rather than dictate it.
Throughout my experience, I've found that NEDs who are passionate about the mission of a start-up and its vision tend to be the most effective. They are more likely to be engaged, proactive, and committed to long-term success. Building a strong rapport and trust between the NED and the executive team is also crucial for effective collaboration. The NED should compliment your team, bringing fresh ideas to the table, acting as a sounding board, a source of inspiration, motivation and belief in realising your company goals. In my role at Hyperion, I've had the pleasure of working with directly a couple of NED's who have helped support our own growth. I've also worked with several cleantech and EV start-ups to appoint NED's at crucial stages of their growth, from pre-investment to post-investment scale-up phase.&nbsp; If you are considering hiring a NED, carefully evaluate their expertise, experience, and alignment with your company goals. Ask yourself, what support does your business need and what value will hiring a NED bring. And of course, if you need help finding one, consider myself and Hyperion Search - we've been doing this for years.&nbsp;

Hiring a NED can transform your business

Show me the money!
Those of a certain age will remember the famous Jerry Maguire line. I often think of this when discussing the merits of renewables and energy storage with clients. Often clients tell me that one of the core challenges is convincing financers or those outside the industry, on the merits of &ldquo;going green&rdquo;. Rolling out technology specs and a bunch of acronyms sometimes doesn't cut it. Sometimes you need to break it down to simple financial terms&hellip; Show me the money!
This excellent analysis by Ember highlights the HUGE monetary benefits we could see by ramping up our BESS deployments. Focused on the EU, but applicable globally, the impact BESS can have on not only reducing curtailment costs but also alleviating the reliance on expensive gas generation, is enormous.
Quite simply, who can argue against potentially &euro;9 billion per year in reduced costs?!
Hyperion Search supports Energy Storage and Grid clients to recruit senior and executive leadership talent, who can help their companies to grow significantly. If you're a leader of a Energy Storage &amp; Grid company looking to expand or transform your leadership team, contact me at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:david.beeston@hyperionsearch.com">david.beeston@hyperionsearch.com</a> to discuss how we can support you.

How BESS can save the EU billions!

Flexibility is now one of, if not the most, important consideration for most professionals we speak to when looking for their next career challenge.&nbsp;
Therefore, the proposed rule changes around 4 day working weeks in the UK, as highlighted in this article, are very interesting indeed. In fact, they could be revolutionary for work as we know it!
Currently, employees in the UK have the right to request flexible working, but employers aren&rsquo;t legally obliged to agree. However, that could be set to change with new planned laws which would mean all employers must offer employees the option of flexible 4 day working from day one of employment, except where it is &ldquo;not reasonably feasible&rdquo; (What this latter stipulation means, time will tell!)
It's a topic I've heard many people discussing recently and in most cases, positively.
The 4 day week has already been trialled and fully implemented in other countries, such as Belgium, Australia, Denmark etc and in 2023, a trial of over 60 companies in the UK, found approx. 90% of participating companies were positive post-trial and chose to keep the 4 day working arrangements permanently.&nbsp;
It's a topic close to home too. Here at Hyperion we offer the 4 day flexibility for some of our team members who have requested it, for example those with young children who might be navigating childcare availability and costs. Now in our case it's made easier given we're a Services business and ultimately quality output is the main measure for us. There's no &ldquo;clock in, clock out&rdquo; culture - ultimately, if your working pattern means you're delivering against your objectives and aligning with our values, then great!
Some of the positive impacts reported by those who have implemented the 4 day week include:
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<li>Boosts in productivity - Many companies found that output improved after introducing 4 day weeks. With reduced hours, employees were more focused and efficient, so they could enjoy the benefits of the extra day off</li>
<li>Improved engagement - Better work-life balance made people feel happier and more engaged during their working days. This can really boost team harmony and ultimately performance</li>
<li>Reduced burnout - according to this BBC <a href="https://www.bbc.com/worklife/article/20230319-four-day-workweek-trial-the-firms-where-it-didnt-work" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">article</a>, 71% of the 2023 UK trial reported reductions in levels of burnout</li>
<li>Hiring benefits - With flexibility being a key driver for many job seekers, offering this arrangement can give companies an edge over competition when attracting top talent</li>
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Of course, it's not that easy for all industries and even in sectors where it is more practical, it will take some adjustment for many company leaders (it's been difficult enough to convince some leaders to allow working from home flexibility, never mind 4 day working!). As we know, typically people don't like change!
If you're a business leader faced with the prospect of these new rules, there are some important things to keep in mind:
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<li>Not everyone will want this. Don't assume this needs to be a blanket rule. Some people like and work better in the routine and pace of a 5 day week and therefore may not adjust to a reduced week.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Be smart with how this is implemented. It's no use having half your team off on the same day, if you have round-the-clock business. Think about how this can be staggered or on a rotation for your team members</li>
<li>There should be no concessions when it comes to meeting objectives. This is an employee choice and accountability should come with this flexibility.</li>
<li>Be careful not to inadvertently create an unhealthy intense, high-pressure work environment by compressing the same workload into four days. Be mindful your employees could end up overwhelmed and not perform at their best or in more severe cases this could impact physical and mental health.</li>
<li>Less time for critical thinking and reflection. Some of the best business ideas spawn from &ldquo;free time&rdquo; where your team can reflect and focus on new solutions. This condensed workload may eliminate those windows of opportunity for creativity and strategizing.&nbsp;</li>
<li>You may see top performers crash. In many businesses, productivity is already super high, with fast pace and constant deadlines (those running start-ups know exactly what I mean) so reducing workdays may seem like a benefit, but in fact it might add a new layer of pressure. Instead of taking the extra day to work on themselves, recharge the batteries, or be with their families, employees could instead end up logging into work to catch up on tasks they couldn&rsquo;t complete during the 4 days, which ultimately defeats the point!</li>
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Ultimately, whether this concept works can come down to how it's implemented by the business leaders - particularly how you balance being accommodating of employee's expectations and the needs and expectations of the business. In any successful work model, whether its 4 days, 5 days, or whatever else, the focus should be on the quality of work and the wellbeing of employees. Don't treat them like cogs in a machine!
How do you anticipate the new 4 day working week rule changes affecting your business?
Hyperion supports cleantech and climatetech clients across Europe, to hire top senior and executive leadership talent. If you're looking for support in growing your business, contact me at david.beeston@hyperionsearch.com

New 4 day week rules set to change in the UK. Are you ready?

Two of my favourite topics, smart working (remote/hybrid) and Smart Buildings. Despite high profile RTO mandates from the likes of Tesla, JP Morgan and Amazon, it's clear that flexible working, in terms or hours and locations, is here to stay.&nbsp;
This article shares 'The coworking space market will grow from $19.05 billion last year (2023) to $22.44 billion in 2024 &ndash; an annual growth rate of 17.8%. Further, it&rsquo;s estimated that the flexible office space sector will rise significantly from its current size of c 53.4 million square feet (Sept 2023) to 81 million square feet by 2025 &ndash; a phenomenal increase of 52 percent.
By the end of&nbsp;2024, it&rsquo;s anticipated there will be 41,975 global coworking spaces. That&rsquo;s an annual growth rate of just over&nbsp;21%.'
This is also a huge opportunity to create far more sustainable buildings and working practices. In both buildings and work flexibility is the key. &nbsp;
How can we make our existing buildings more flexible and efficient, and how can we do the same for our working practices? &nbsp;Happy to hear your thoughts.
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The future of buildings and the co-working industry

The solar industry has been a core market for Hyperion since our inception. Years ago, before the boom of solar technology, our Managing Director David Hunt and Director Ross Hoare, built and scaled a multi-award-winning solar installation business. The sector has experienced significant growth, challenges, and changes over the last decade. It remains the backbone of the clean energy transition. 

The solar industry has been a core market for Hyperion since our inception. Years ago, before the boom of solar technology, our Managing Director David Hunt and Director Ross Hoare, built and scaled a multi-award-winning solar installation business. The sector has experienced significant growth, challenges, and changes over the last decade. It remains the backbone of the clean energy transition. Our Executive Leadership team and our NEDs have been active in the sector, running businesses for some of the leading solar OEMs, Developers and EPCs across Europe and beyond. From modules, inverters and balance of systems to developers and asset design &amp; optimisation, we have experience in all areas of the solar value chain. The continued growth and expansion of the solar industry has created a massive demand to hire top leadership talent across the array of solar technologies and services. As experts in this industry, we at Hyperion Search have been working with clients across the solar value chain.
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Our solar team is headed by Ross Hoare, Director
Ross is a highly reliable asset for us at Hyperion Search, with over 13 years of experience in the renewable energy and cleantech sector. He has a thorough understanding of the technologies, processes and skills required to deliver complex renewable energy projects, which he accumulated while managing award-winning multi-technology installations. His specialist areas are in all aspects of solar PV, with a solid grounding in energy storage and e-mobility.
As a Director, he draws upon this wealth of experience and insight, helping our clients to recruit the very best talent available in the sector

In the past two decades, energy storage and grid industry has experienced exponential growth, driven by the urgent need for grid stability and the rapid expansion of renewable energy sources bringing increased volatility and imbalance. This evolution has been marked by maturing market trading opportunities, significant technological breakthroughs, including advancements in lithium-ion battery performance and cost competitiveness, and the integration of AI and digital technologies for optimised energy management and trading.

In the past two decades, energy storage and grid industry has experienced exponential growth, driven by the urgent need for grid stability and the rapid expansion of renewable energy sources bringing increased volatility and imbalance. This evolution has been marked by maturing market trading opportunities, significant technological breakthroughs, including advancements in lithium-ion battery performance and cost competitiveness, and the integration of AI and digital technologies for optimised energy management and trading. The industry is also witnessing a surge in Utility-scale and Commercial &amp; Industrial (C&amp;I) storage applications.&nbsp;
This dynamic landscape has sparked an intense demand for specialist leadership talent across commercial, engineering, finance, and operations. At Hyperion Search, as experts in this rapidly transforming Energy Storage &amp; Grid sector, we continue to partner with clients in key subsectors including:
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ESS &amp; E-Mobility Battery Manufacturing &amp; Integration
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Grid&nbsp;Digitalisation e.g. Power Trading SW, Optimisation / Aggregation, DER Flexibility, Energy Management Systems etc
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Upstream battery materials innovation
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Hydrogen storage&nbsp;
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Our energy storage and grid team is headed by David Beeston, Director
David leads Hyperion Search&rsquo;s Energy Storage sector focus, spanning Battery Manufacturing &amp; Supply Chain, Storage Materials, Storage Digitalization/SaaS, Grid &amp; C&amp;I ESS, and Long Duration Storage segments. He specializes in C-Suite and Senior Management talent across Commercial, Operational &amp; Technical disciplines.
David&rsquo;s success in energy storage has been aided by over 10 years&rsquo; experience in search, across broader energy &amp; chemicals, engineering, and digitalization sectors earlier in his career, which has given him a holistic industry outlook and broad network reach. He is passionate about building relationships with energy storage leaders and regularly networks at industry conferences and events around Europe.

The evolution of the electrification of transport and Future Mobility landscape has been significant over the last five years, driven by many factors including purchase incentives for Evs, the availability of options, massive growth in charging infrastructure and strict government policies towards the banning of ICE vehicle sales. Across hardware, software and services we have supported a myriad of VC backed start-ups to scale, as well as larger organisations developing their future mobility offerings.

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The growth of the&nbsp;Electric Vehicles (EV) and Future Mobility landscape has been significant for the past couple of years, driven by market expansion, purchase incentives, availability of options, and strict governmental policies towards the banning of ICE vehicle sales. Across hardware, software and services we have supported a myriad of VC backed start-ups to scale, as well as larger organisations developing their future mobility offerings.
This continued expansion of the EV industry, not just road vehicles, has already and is further expected to create a massive demand to hire top leadership talent across an array of EV technologies and infrastructures. As experts in this industry, we at Hyperion Search have been working with clients in the following subsectors:

Our EV and future mobility team is headed by Stephen Robinson, Director
Stephen leads Hyperion Search&rsquo;s EV &amp; Future Mobility practice, spanning Battery Manufacturing, Electric Vehicle Manufacturing, EV Charging Infrastructure (OEM, Installation, CPO, Maintenance, eMSP and SaaS), Fleet Electrification, MaaS, Hydrogen and the wider CASE ecosystem. He specializes in C-Suite and Senior Leadership across Commercial, Operational &amp; Technical disciplines, whilst supporting scale-ups with international expansion and building out departmental teams.&nbsp;
Stephen has over a decade of experience hiring across the global energy and mobility sectors, including 8 years&rsquo; experience recruiting into the EV sector. Over the years he has developed a rich network and is recognised as one of the top search consultants in the industry. Stephen is passionate about helping people and companies to grow. As an electric vehicle driver himself, he is driven to help accelerate the mobility transition.

The concept of 'Smart Cities' has gained significant importance in recent years as urban areas face increasing challenges related to population growth, resource management, and environmental sustainability. Smart cities and smart buildings leverage cutting-edge technologies such as IoT, big data analytics, artificial intelligence and a host of renewable and sustainable technologies to enhance the quality of urban living and transportation. These technologies enable more efficient management of resources, improved public services, and better connectivity, ultimately leading to a higher standard of living and sustainability. By optimizing infrastructure, clean technologies and services, smart cities can reduce energy consumption, minimize waste, and create more sustainable urban environments.

As urban areas face increasing challenges related to population growth, resource management, and environmental sustainability, the concepts of Smart Cities and Smart Buildings have become more crucial in the fight against climate change. Both leverage cutting-edge technologies like IoT, big data analytics, artificial intelligence, and renewable energy solutions to create more efficient, connected, and sustainable environments.
Smart buildings, in particular, play a pivotal role. With buildings accounting for over 20% of global emissions, integrating smart technologies within them is essential. In 2022 alone, a 1% rise in emissions from the building sector equated to the impact of 10 million more cars on the road. These figures highlight the urgent need to transform how we build and manage our infrastructure.
By optimizing energy consumption, improving resource efficiency, and reducing emissions, smart buildings not only contribute to the sustainability goals of smart cities but also significantly lower operational costs. Together, smart cities and smart buildings form a critical partnership in the global push to reduce carbon footprints and foster environmentally friendly urban development.

Our smart cities team is headed by David Hunt, Managing Director
David Hunt is a prominent figure and thought leader in the cleantech sector, with a specific focus on talent and growth. Recognized as a leading green entrepreneur by the Financial Times, David has spoken at renowned industry events such as EcoSummit, Solar &amp; Storage Live, and Future Utilities. He also hosts the globally top-ranked Leaders in Cleantech podcast and serves as a mentor for several cleantech accelerators.
David began his search career in the buildings sector, working with organizations in HVAC, lighting, Building Management Systems (BMS), Access Control, and Facilities Management (FM). More recently, he sat on the Policy Board of the Renewable Energy Association (REA), advising on buildings and onsite renewable generation. With over 25 years of experience in search, as well as building his own multi-award-winning on-site renewable energy business.

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