National Solar Jobs Census 2020
Since 2010, the National Solar Jobs Census has been the definitive measure of solar energy industry employment in the United States, charting the growth of the solar workforce
-
-
Careers in Solar Power
Making photovoltaic panels requires the work of many skilled workers, including semiconductor processors, computer-controlled machine tool operators, glaziers, and coating and painting workers.
-
Solar Jobs Census
The industry offers abundant career paths but faces persistent challenges in recruiting and retaining talent. Browse the Solar Jobs Census for perspectives on hiring difficulty, education and experience
-
US Solar and Storage Workforce Report 2025 | Taylor Hopkinson
The industry needs approximately 355,000 workers by 2026 to support this, up from 279,447 today (Dec 2023 data). Current hiring trends suggest we''ll reach only 302,000 workers by
-
Just how many jobs and GDP dollars do US clean energy factories
About 65 factories are making batteries, while a smaller number produce equipment for onshore and offshore wind. A broader population of over 800 facilities plays a supporting role in the
-
An Updated Review of the Solar PV Installation Workforce
Ongoing efforts to expand the solar workforce participation, including local staffing dynamics, challenges, and relevant strategies. The first section discusses metrics related to solar workforce and deployment.
-
15,564 Solar Jobs Added in USA Last Year, Reaching Record
When those who spend less than half of their time on solar are included, the total rises to 364,544 workers. When including energy storage workers, there were 454,136 workers who spent at
-
2025 Solar Workforce Statistics: Salaries, Job Trends, and Projections
Current data indicates that solar energy accounts for more than 60% of all jobs within the U.S. renewable energy generation sector. Efficiency gains and the expansion of utility-scale storage have
-
Solar Industry Statistics 2026 | ConsumerAffairs®
By December 2022, there were 263,882 solar jobs spread across all 50 states, Puerto Rico and Washington, D.C. The year 2022 marked a transitional phase for the U.S. solar industry,
View/Download How many photovoltaic panel factories are recruiting workers [PDF]
PDF version includes complete article with source references. Suitable for printing and offline reading.