Troubleshoots and repairs solar systems that are not producing as they should.
You find why a home system dropped 30%, replace a failed inverter, and check every panel with a thermal camera.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Certificate, about 1 year after high school. Solar training plus NABCEP certification; electrical skills.
Ways in: Trade school, Certification. Training cost: Under $15k.
Majors to look at: Solar Technology, Electrical Technology.
Growing much faster than average. No separate BLS projection for this specialty; rating is an estimate based on industry trends.
Low risk for 10 years. Monitoring software flags underperforming panels, but finding the bad connector on a roof stays hands-on.
Classes: Physics, Electrical CTE, Algebra.
Official data: O*NET occupation 47-2231.
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