Solar Energy Jobs

The Solar Energy Jobs category is by far the fastest growing in the green energy generation segment, and include many sub-categories, and a multitude of job types. Here are some of the most advertized job types in Solar Energy:

• Solar panel research and development jobs that often require a higher-education degree (bachelor's or master's). Good examples of companies in this category are GT Solar and Energy Conversion Devices.
• Solar panel manufacturing jobs. Good examples of companies in this category are First Solar, and SoloPower.
• Residential roof-top solar panel installation jobs. These jobs often require high-school or 2-year college degrees. Good examples of companies in this category are REC Solar, Solar City, Sungevity, SunRun, and Verengo Solar Plus.
• Commercial roof-top solar panel installation jobs. These jobs often require high-school or 2-year college degrees. A good example of companies in this category is SunEdison.
• Jobs at utility-scale projects such as solar farms. These jobs include construction jobs as well as on-going solar farm operations and maintenance jobs, once the solar farm is online. When counting green jobs, it's important to remember that green construction jobs are limited in time, while operations jobs are not.

In the United States, these trade and non-profit associations operate in the Solar Energy area:

• The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) is the leading solar trade association.
• The Solar Electric Power Association (SEPA) is comprised of over 560 utilities and solar industry members.
• Solar Energy International (SEI) is a USA non-profit organization whose mission is to help others use renewable energy and environmental building technologies through education..
• The Solar Foundation seeks a world where clean, renewable energy powers economic growth and empowers people to achieve their highest potential.
• Solar Oregon provides public education and community outreach to encourage Oregonians to choose solar energy.

Here are some of our recent stories about Solar Energy Jobs:

• California Solar Jobs to Increase 72% by 2015 - Education Critically Needed.
• National Solar Jobs Census: Over 100,000 Americans Work in Fast-Growing Solar Industry.
• GE to Create 355 Green Jobs at New Solar Panel Manufacturing Plant.
• Chu: Solar Power on Track For Cost Parity With Fossil Fuels.
• Solar Begins to Approach Grid Parity.
• Looking for a Good Solar Company to Work for? Check GT Solar!.
• Big Arizona Solar Project Gets $1 billion Government Loan Guarantee.