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What does a solar photovoltaic installer do?

Solar Photovoltaic Installer jobs involve assembling photovoltaic modules and panels, mounting equipment on residential and commercial rooftops, applying More... The Installer II is responsible for assembling, installing and/or maintaining solar photovoltaic (PV) systems on varying surfaces (rooftop, ground mount, use More...

How do I become a solar photovoltaic installer?

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.

How much do solar photovoltaic installers make a year?

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.

What does a PV installer do at the jobsite?

At the jobsite, PV installers verify the measurements and design of the structure on which the PV system is being set up. For PV systems on flat roofs, PV installers must first add a structure that allows the PV system to be mounted at an angle.

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