National Solar Jobs Census 2023 The U.S. solar industry employs 279,447 workers nationwide as of 2023. This represents an increase of 5.9% from 2022 with 15,564 jobs added, according to
Private clean energy companies, governments, and nonprofits added 250,000 jobs in the energy industry in 2023, more than half of them in renewable energy.
The number of Americans employed in the U.S. solar energy industry more than doubled in a period of 12 years, growing to 263,882 solar energy workers as of December 2022.
About this Report Since 2010, the National Solar Jobs Census has been the definitive measure of solar energy industry employment in the United States, charting the
Sunlight is the most abundant source of potential energy on the planet. If harnessed properly, sunlight could easily exceed current and future electricity demand. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, every hour, enough
WASHINGTON, D.C.— Spurred by the Biden-Harris Administration''s record investments in climate, clean energy, and manufacturing, clean energy employment increased by 142,000 jobs in 2023, accounting for
The Trump administration''s actions, from tariffs to executive orders clawing back clean energy loans, have created chaos and uncertainty for American businesses and workers.
Private clean energy companies, governments, and nonprofits added 250,000 jobs in the energy industry in 2023, more than half of them in renewable energy.
Solar Industry Sees Strong Job Growth in 2023 Amid Record Capacity Expansion The U.S. solar industry witnessed remarkable job growth in 2023, adding over
State-by-State Electricity from Solar (2023) Sources: U.S. Energy Information Administration, "Electric Power Monthly," forms EIA-023, EIA-826, and EIA-861. U.S. Energy Information
Why Renewable Energy Jobs Are Surging in 2025 Policy and Investment Drivers The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) has allocated $369 billion toward clean energy initiatives, accelerating
The U.S. solar industry employed 263,883 solar workers in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico as of 2022. This represents an increase of 8,846 jobs, or 3.5% growth since
The newly released National Solar Jobs Census reveals that the U.S. solar industry is now home to 263,883 workers and supports jobs in all 50 states, Puerto Rico, and the District of
Solar energy in the United States is booming. Along with our partners at Wood Mackenzie Power & Renewables, SEIA tracks trends and trajectories in the solar industry that demonstrate the
Solar power is a clean, cheap and long-term energy source. The U.S. solar energy sector is experiencing rapid expansion, with a 3.5% increase in solar energy jobs between 2021 and 2022.
This fact sheet focuses on employment in the renewable energy and energy efficiency sectors in the United States and around the world. According to the 2019 U.S.
IREC''s annual National Solar Jobs Census is the authoritative report on job growth and workforce development in the solar industry. The latest report found that there are 263,883 workers in the United States who spend the majority of
Solar led the way in this regard, with 18,401 new jobs added to the US electricity generating industry in 2023, a 5.3% year-on-year increase, and more than any other electricity
"The utility-scale solar job market saw a turnaround in 2023, adding nearly 2,000 jobs (a 6.8% increase) and reversing a decline in 2022.
There were more than 7.5 million individuals employed in the energy, energy eficiency, and motor vehicles sectors in the United States in the last quarter of 2020—down nearly 840,000 jobs
THE 101,036 (AND COUNTING) NEW CLEAN ENERGY JOBS ACROSS THE UNITED STATES Since the landmark In lation Reduction Act (IRA) became law in August 2022, companies are
According to the 14th Annual National Solar Jobs Census released by the Interstate Renewable Energy Council, solar jobs are plentiful and growing.
Clean energy jobs grew more than twice the rate of the overall economy in 2023 – and every state has its own piece of the story to tell. By the end of 2023, there were
For most states, wind and solar jobs represent a large share of the state''s total renewables jobs, though some states have special profiles, such as Arkansas (largest share of
Nearly 264, 000 jobs in the United States were dedicated primarily to solar, marking a 3. 5 growth since 2021. The US added 142, 000 jobs to its clean energy sector in
Solar led the way in this regard, with 18,401 new jobs added to the US electricity generating industry in 2023, a 5.3% year-on-year increase, and more than any other electricity generating...
How Many People are Employed in the Solar Industry? As of December 2024, the number of people employed in the solar industry in the United States was nearly 280,000, according to the Interstate Renewable
Clean energy and clean vehicle companies added nearly 150,000 jobs in the first full year of the federal Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), boosting the total number of clean energy workers in United States to nearly
An analytical job creation model for the US power sector from 2009 to 2030 is presented. The model synthesizes data from 15 job studies covering renewable energy (RE),
Additionally, 33,473 solar jobs were in the manufacturing sector, which is expected to expand as more domestic manufacturing plants for solar panels, cells and wafers start operations. Initially, the growth in solar jobs closely mirrored the increase in installed capacity until 2016.
The National Solar Jobs Census is based on a rigorous survey administered to tens of thousands of energy firms. This year’s report also features a new qualitative study based on anonymous interviews with industry leaders, covering industry trends, workforce development, and diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Utility-scale solar added 1,888 jobs in 2023, a 6.8% increase, following a job loss in the utility-scale market in 2022. The residential market grew by 5,945 jobs (6.3%), marking a slowdown from 2022. The percentage of union workers in solar was at 13.4%, a 3 percentage point increase from 2022.
Solar jobs are growing alongside careers in clean energy storage, wind energy, energy efficiency, and other sectors of the clean energy economy. WIth the nation and world making a rapid transition to carbon-free energy sources, the jobs of the future are available today.
In the first quarter of 2024, the solar sector accounted for 75% of all newly added electricity-generating capacity. The number of Americans employed in the U.S. solar energy industry more than doubled in a period of 12 years, growing to 263,882 solar energy workers as of December 2022.
From 2010 to 2022, the number of solar-related jobs in the U.S. more than doubled, adding over 170,000 positions. Approximately two-thirds of America’s solar jobs in 2022 were concentrated in installation and project development, with 171,558 positions among residential, commercial, community solar and utility-scale projects.
