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Renewable-energy education, publications, statistics, and career-relevant knowledge from the International Renewable Energy Agency.
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Energy traders sell or buy shares of energy, sometimes from different sources. They analyse the energy market and investigate trends in prices to decide when to buy or sell shares and ensure the most profit. They make calculations, and write reports on energy trades procedures, and make predictions on the development of the market.
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Renewable-energy education, publications, statistics, and career-relevant knowledge from the International Renewable Energy Agency.
Open resourceVerified Sep 2, 2026
Schneider Electric
Explore
Secondary school in progress
Read the official occupation profile, identify where this work appears in your country, and interview or observe one practitioner. Record what the work involves, its entry routes, and what surprised you.
Build Foundations
A-Levels/WAEC/BAC completed
Build foundations for Energy & Utilities and practice these source-listed skills: manage financial risk, investment analysis, economics, handle financial transactions, analyse energy market trends, financial products. Complete an introductory course, vocational module, or supervised project and keep evidence of the result.
Practice
Undergraduate
Complete a portfolio project, laboratory assignment, apprenticeship task, field placement, community project, or work simulation that mirrors real Energy trader responsibilities. Ask a practitioner to review the evidence.
Enter Work
Graduate/Young professional
Energy management, data centers, electrical systems, sustainability, and industrial-efficiency courses.
Verified Sep 2, 2026
United Nations
Free climate-change and green-economy learning from United Nations organizations, with certificates available for many courses.
Open resourceVerified Sep 2, 2026
Prepare a role-specific CV and evidence portfolio, map at least 20 relevant employers or clients across local and remote markets, and run a focused cycle of applications, networking conversations, internships, apprenticeships, or service projects.