As the solar industry becomes larger, so will the need for solar operations engineers. There is quite a bit of training needed for this green career. You will need to have bachelors in electrical engineering. Bachelor's degrees can cost around $8 to $20 thousand a year. While you are on a summer break, or if you already have this degree, you should become solar certified through the NABCEP, North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners. Training and certification could cost between $300 and $2000 dollars. The money will be well spent, as they have quickly become the leaders in solar certifiers. The two degrees put together will make you very hirable in this green field.