Solar Power

Get ready for the jobs of the future. As the world moves away from dirty, non renewable energy and towards renewable energy, solar power will play an instrumental role. It does not matter what field you are in now, all sectors are needed. If you are a welder or an electrical engineer, all fields are needed. Find out which career you can plug yourself into. Afterwards find out what schooling or training you will need.

Solar Operations Engineer

A Solar Operations Engineer is essentially an architect of new solar energy facilities. They design new solar systems, supervise and inspect the structures during construction, then test and monitor the new facilities. Solar Operations Engineers are generally considered to be experts on solar energy technology. They help develop new technologies, and adapt existing solar technologies to new, different circumstances. >More

Solar & PV Installer-Roofer

These are the people who install electricity-producing photovoltaic (PV) solar panels into the roofs of residential and commercial homes and buildings. Qualified, experienced Solar & PV Installer-Roofers are hard to find, even in today's growing "green" technology economy. This is because, in addition to having the skills and construction experience of a roof, Solar & PV Installer-Roofers must also have a working knowledge of solar electronics. >More

Solar Fabrication Technician

Solar Fabrication Technicians are essentially construction workers. While Photovoltaic (PV) Fabrication Technicians assemble solar cells together into solar panels, Solar Fabrication Technicians assemble the solar panels together into solar collector arrays. This is more of an industrial construction job, not residential. Solar Fabrication Technicians build multiple large, freestanding metal solar arrays for power companies to produce a lot of electricity. They do not install solar panels in the roofs of residential homes, that's a different job altogether. >More

Solar Lab Technician

A Solar Lab Technician essentially works in Research & Development for a solar energy company. A Solar Lab Technician would work on the design, production, installation, and testing of new solar energy technologies. Consequently, this job requires a higher degree of technical knowledge and ability than would be required for a solar panel installer or repairman. It requires a wider range of knowledge about solar technology. In addition to understanding standard photovoltaic solar cells, which convert sunlight into electricity, but also the various applications of thermal solar cells, which convert sunlight into heat.>More

Photovoltaic (PV) Fabrication & Testing Technician

Photovoltaic cells are better known by their media name "Solar Cells". Photovoltaic cells are the translucent, flexible plastic wafers that convert sunlight into electricity, as opposed to solar thermal panels, which convert sunlight into heat. Therefore, a Photovoltaic Technician is someone who tests and assembles solar cells into electricity-generating solar panels. >More

Solar Hot Water Installer

Solar heating systems harness the power of the sun's radiation to heat water and spaces for domestic, commercial, industrial, and other uses. Though the concept of solar hot water and the products related thereto have been in use for many years, the industry has seen rapid growth as evidenced by upgraded products and advanced concepts that continue to win converts to the benefits of solar energy. >More

Solar Radiant Heating Installer

Solar power has two types, the solar electric power that uses photovoltaic cells in the conversion of solar radiation into electricity and solar thermal energy that uses energy from the sun for heating systems. The solar thermal energy or the radiant heating systems is as simple process of pumping water into solar panels to be heated and then stored in tank for ready use. The water will be kept heated for about 24 hours. >More

Photovoltaic-PV Solar Designer

With all the efforts on green living all over the globe, it's not surprising that the photovoltaic or PV market it's at its prime. More and more people are turning to renewable energy and using this technology for their electrical needs. PV harnesses enough solar energy for refrigerators, communication systems, and even electricity for entire towns or villages. >More

Solar Sales

A person with knowledge and skill in sales would be perfect for this job. Mainly, because sales talking is not that simple - you have to know what you are selling and how to convince people that these are products are of a new wave industry that is changing a global perspective. A person with the gift of gab and a nice personality and of course, well grounded on the science of solar power can easily cinch a sale. >More

Installer- Solar Thermal

Do you want to join the growing but small number of solar thermal installers? Solar thermal installers use cutting edge technology to capture heat from the sun to heat the water that people use. There are very few installers that install today. If you already work with your hands than making this skill part of your repertoire is important. Most recently solar thermal installation has been focused on the heating of pools. With the growing number of solar panels, the advent of solar water heaters has really taken off. Solar water heating uses the sun rays to heat the solar panels which end up heating the water that you use. >More

PV Solar Panel Installer

How do one become a solar panel installer? You need to be trained. Training is not so difficult and generally takes a few years. There is no college involved, it is a trade school. If you have a background in pool heater installation or the like than the certification may take even less time. The North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners offer classes and certification. They also show which areas are the most competitive. This can give you the advantage to succeed. If you are willing to learn this valuable trade, it could be a worth while long term job.>More

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