Welcome to the Solar Insights Blog by Work In Solar, the premier destination for solar career info for those professionals developing, manufacturing, installing, and operating solar projects. Whether you're new to the solar industry and excited to a make a career transition, looking to switch careers, or a seasoned solar professional who wants to stay on top of the latest trends and new job opportunities, we hope that Work In Solar can become an invaluable resources for you as we guide you through the burgeoning industry.
Why is now the right time to get a solar job?
About a decade ago, excitement in the solar industry seemed to be at an all-time high, but we are now at an inflection point in the technology. The cost per megawatt hour of solar industry has come down by an order of magnitude in the past 10 years and is the cheapest form of electricity in the United States. What made sense for a sustainable future now just makes plain economic sense as consumers and businesses everywhere can benefit immensely from transitioning to solar today.
With legislation at the municipal, state, and federal levels (with the recent introduction of the Inflation Reduction Act and more bills) providing financial incentives to accelerate the transition, business is booming for the solar industry and with that, hundreds of thousands of job opportunities.
The transition to solar energy sources will take decades to fully materialize, making today, or yesterday, the best time to explore a career in the industry. New opportunities with more responsibility and better pay will continue to appear as the industry matures and you develop your expertise for a lifelong, fulfilling career.
What are the jobs available today?
There are hundreds of thousands of solar jobs in the United States today. These range from those working in research and manufacturing, project development, system design, and the bulk of the jobs are in installation and operations across residential, commercial, and utility grade projects.
Here at Work In Solar, we've provided detailed overviews of all the major roles available in the solar industry today. Check out our Job Categories Information pages to learn more about the broad range of roles. Dive into any specific role to get details on the requirements, day-to-day, and career outlook if you are curious to learn more.
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Stay tuned to Solar Insights, where we'll keep you updated on the latest industry trends, job opportunities, and everything else you need to excel in this exciting industry. Subscribe today as we have a lot more coming ahead of the new year.
Coming very soon, we will be launching a Work In Solar job board, complete with all solar jobs in the United States for you to find your next career opportunity and help us transition to the next frontier of efficient energy.
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