YOUR ROLE
As the Solar Impact Projects Research Intern, you will lead a short-term research effort to systematically investigate the connectivity status of offline solar installations, diagnose the underlying causes of outages, and help GivePower build a clearer picture of installation health and longevity. This is a hands‑on role with the opportunity to work on socially impactful and mission‑critical projects deployed around the globe.
This is an internship for 8 weeks (40 hours per week but this can be adaptable)
Responsibilities
- Conduct outreach to beneficiaries and local contacts at sites that have lost remote‑monitoring connectivity to determine the cause of each outage.
- Categorize connectivity losses by root cause (e.g., internet service lapse, hardware failure, environmental factors, or other issues).
- Update and maintain the internal project tracking database with current connectivity status, contact outcomes, and diagnostic findings for each site.
- Collaborate with the VP of Solar Impact Projects and the data team to improve database views and reporting dashboards.




- Compile a research report summarizing findings, patterns, and actionable recommendations for restoring connectivity and improving long‑term system monitoring.
- Identify trends or systemic issues that could inform a longer‑term post‑commissioning support strategy.
- Research Report: A written summary of outreach findings, root‑cause analysis by site, observed patterns, and recommendations for restoring connectivity and preventing future losses.
- Updated Project Database: A cleaned and enriched tracking database reflecting the current connectivity status, verified contact information, and diagnostic notes for each site investigated.

DESIRED ATTRIBUTES
- Currently enrolled in or recently completed a bachelor’s or master’s degree in renewable energy, international development, environmental science, engineering, data science, or a related field.
- Strong written and verbal communication ski

📌 Solar Impact Projects Intern: Connectivity Diagnostics (Colombia)
🏢 Givepower
📍 Colombia