Solar Energy Careers and Solar Jobs

Solar energy careers opportunities are rapidly increasing. Solar jobs are among the fastest growing field in the nation and abroad. As of now, solar companies employ more than 100,000 people and is probably the fastest growing part of renewable energy jobs.

One can explore various job opportunities in this field. Here are five examples of solar jobs:

1) Solar Sales Trainee, solar sales rep, solar sales associate in various solar energy companies . This position does not require any technical skills but do require effective interpersonal skills, detail oriented personalities to complete solar contracts with customers, strong written and communication skills, use of basic computer skills, and strong sales skills. One may be evaluating custom suitability for solar and grow, mentor, and manage a sales team. The job might require as associate or a bachelors degree. Sales professional in solar jobs today may earn up to # 100,000/year.

2) Solar service field technician : This position requires technical skills such as good knowledge of photovoltaic (PV) cells, knowledge of inverters, data acquisition systems, and basic computer skills (ms office). One would be required to perform random quality audits in the field, troubleshooting, problem resolution, and corrective actions exploring this solar energy career opportunity. This position may include benefits such as medical, dental, life, disability, vision insurance, 401 (k), and paid vacations etc.

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3) Solar Project Finance Professional : This positions requires one to have a bachelor degree (preferably in finance or real estate). The job requires one to create, run, and manage models to assess project economic viability, deb products, tax-equity, support sales team in pricing the solar energy products. As a solar finance professional, one would get to work with solar engineers, investment bankers, as well as the solar sales team.

If you are interested in moving into a management position then pursing a Green MBA is also an option. A green MBA enables one to integrate the technical training in the renewable energy field into responsible corporate decision making.

4) Solar Engineer/Electrician : The position requires one to have a bachelor's degree in engineering and a few years of experience under the belt. One would be leading a solar installation crew in this position. Since this position requires technical knowledge, one would be working with circuit breakers, transformers, planning and installing electrical systems based on job specifications and local codes. One might want to have the electrical license to work in their particular state.

The American Solar Energy Society also has some information about green jobs online

5) Solar Project Manager : This position requires one to plan, direct, and coordinate the project activities. One would be managing projects for contractual requirements by managing the company resources well. The project manager will be able to lead a project team and be fluent in using softwares such as Autocad, MS office, and MS Excel etc.. The project manager will work with the solar engineer and get the professional plan approved for solar panel installations. The manager will be responsible for all stages of PV installation so one would need to have good understanding of engineering and construction documents and processes. A Bachelor's degree in a related discipline (electrical, mechanical, engineering, environmental engineering, and/or construction management) with relevant work experience will be desirable.

These are some examples of solar energy careers that are accessible to us. Therefore, many opportunities exists in the field that are worth exploring.

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