Steve Taylor

Clean Energy and Decarbonisation Advisor; Trade Specialist

Berlin, Berlin, Germany

About

A sustainability and climate emergency expert with a special focus on renewable energy and the German energy market. For international renewable energy companies, Germany represents Europe's most significant – and complex – opportunity. Success requires more than technical excellence; it demands nuanced market insight, trusted local networks, and a strategic approach that resonates with Germany’s deep commitment to the Energy Transition (Energiewende). This is where my new company Ideeas International excels. We are a specialised consultancy founded on a unique combination of expertise: 17 years of foundational experience in sustainability and CO2 reduction strategy, combined with a proven, track record of guiding over 130 companies—primarily from Scotland—into the German renewable energy market. We don’t just open doors. We provide the strategic, technical, and cultural blueprint for international businesses to establish credibility, forge lasting partnerships, and win work in Germany’s competitive renewables sector. Are you an international renewable energy company looking to grow in Germany? Let's discuss how we can apply our unique perspective to your specific goals. Contact me to arrange a confidential introductory conversation

Experience

  • Senior Trade Advisor, Clean Energy Industries at British Embassy Berlin
    Jun 2026 - Present · 2 mos

    Leading UK companies in the clean energy sector to access the German market; developing and enhancing connections between the German energy sector and decarbonising industries and the UK organisations providing solutions, innovations and practical services and products in clean energy.

  • Managing Director at Ideeas International
    Jan 2026 - Jun 2026 · 6 mos

    Research, advice and promotion of renewable energy schemes, focussing on hydrogen, offshore wind and geothermal projects. promoting Scottish interests in the German market and helping German organisations to develop renewable energy and decarbonisation schemes.

  • Professional development at Career Break
    Dec 2024 - Dec 2025 · 1 yr 1 mo

    Renewable Energy retraining & "Weiterbildung". Focusing on Energy Economy, Future of Electric Vehicles, Solar Project Management, Wind Turbine Expertise and Regenerative Energy. Studies through the International University of Applied Science, Berlin.

  • Senior Trade Specialist - Energy and Low Carbon Transition at Scottish Development International
    May 2021 - Apr 2024 · 3 yrs

    Providing Trade Development, Support and Promotion to Scottish companies in the renewables sector. Responsible for leading over 100 companies into the German market through delivering insight, market intelligence, contacts and advice on opportunities, leading trade fairs and events, promoting through conferences and expert panels and stimulating interest with key German organisations..

  • Chief Executive (part time) at Big Green Feet
    Apr 2014 - May 2021 · 7 yrs 2 mos

    A Community Interest company, set up to create and implement environmental and healthy living projects. Based in Scotland and Germany but with an International focus that has included projects in Hong Kong, Malawi and Zambia. Winners of the Glasgow Chamber of Commerce Innovation in Business Award for the Recycling Bike project, and Sustainability Managers at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games festival.