As global data usage continues to rise, the demand for digital infrastructure is increasing rapidly. Alongside that growth is a growing expectation that data centres will operate more sustainably. In 2025, one trend is standing out clearly: the adoption of on-site solar generation to power data centres.
Hyperscalers and cloud providers are investing in solar energy to reduce emissions, improve resilience, and take pressure off local grids. This marks a significant shift in how data centres are built, powered, and staffed.
At Navitas Resourcing Group, we support renewable energy and data centre clients across the UK, Europe and the United States. Our role is to help these organisations secure the skilled professionals needed to deliver on-site energy strategies successfully.
Why Data Centres Are Investing in Solar Power
1. Sustainability Targets Are Getting Tougher
Tech giants including Google, Amazon and Microsoft have pledged to power their operations entirely with renewable energy. Solar is a logical choice for many new data centre projects, especially when integrated with battery storage solutions to ensure reliable supply.
2. Grid Access is a Growing Challenge
Securing reliable grid connections is becoming harder, particularly in high-demand regions such as Ireland, the Nordics and parts of the UK. By investing in on-site solar, developers and operators can reduce their dependency on external energy sources and speed up delivery timelines.
3. Energy Prices Are Volatile
Fluctuations in wholesale energy prices are encouraging long-term investment in solar installations. With improved efficiency and lower costs, solar now offers a more predictable and attractive return on investment than it did even a few years ago.
What This Means for Hiring
The shift towards solar-powered data centres is creating new opportunities and challenges in recruitment. At Navitas, we are seeing growing demand for:
- Electrical and high-voltage engineers with experience in both renewables and data centre infrastructure
- Project managers who can oversee integrated developments involving solar, storage and mission-critical systems
- Sustainability professionals who can advise on design, compliance and reporting
As these sectors continue to converge, we are helping clients identify transferable skills and build well-rounded teams that can adapt quickly.
How Navitas Supports This Market Shift
Navitas Resourcing Group specialises in recruitment for the renewable energy and data centre sectors. Our team understands the evolving requirements of these industries and delivers talent solutions that are both strategic and flexible.
We offer:
- Access to solar, BESS and data centre specialists across the UK, Europe and the US
- Expertise in both permanent and contract hiring
- Market insight to support salary benchmarking and workforce planning
- A consultative, relationship-based approach that ensures long-term success
Looking to Scale Your Solar or Data Centre Team?
The combination of digital growth and sustainability pressures is creating a new era of infrastructure development. If you are investing in solar to power your data centre operations, having the right team in place is critical.
Get in touch with our team below to discuss your hiring needs!
