Age Shift in the Solar Industry Workforce
What this means is as some companies continue to improve their operations with advanced training techniques and software applications, the newer generation of workers should make it easier to
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The median annual wage for solar photovoltaic installers was $51,860 in May 2024. Employment of solar photovoltaic installers is projected to grow 42 percent from 2024 to 2034, much faster than the average for all occupations. About 4,100 openings for solar photovoltaic installers are projected each year, on average, over the decade.
There are multiple paths to becoming a solar photovoltaic (PV) installer, or PV installer. These workers typically need a high school diploma, but some take courses at a technical school or community college; they also receive on-the-job training lasting up to 1 year. Some PV installers learn to install panels as part of an apprenticeship.
For details about apprenticeships or other training opportunities in this trade, contact the offices of the state employment service, technical colleges, the state apprenticeship agency, local photovoltaic contractors, firms that employ PV installers, or local union–management apprenticeship committees.
Solar photovoltaic installers risk falls from ladders and roofs, shocks from electricity, and burns from hot equipment and materials while installing and maintaining PV systems. To reduce the risk of injury, PV installers must wear safety equipment, such as harnesses, gloves, and hard hats.
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