According to the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA), the number of solar businesses in the U.S. now exceeds 10,000, contributing to job growth across multiple fields,
Solar industries have the strongest showing in the statistic, with another 680,000 people employed in solar power directly converted to heating or cooling.
The clean energy labor market in Pennsylvania totaled just over 94,600 workers at the end of 2021. From Q4 2020 to Q4 2021, clean energy jobs grew by 5.1 percent, attracting 4,613 jobs
The increase of FTE employment in renewable energy activities between 2017-18 and 2018-19 was driven by an increase in construction activity for roof-top solar photovoltaic
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
12.7 million people now work in the global renewable energy sector, according to the International Renewable Energy Agency. It says the biggest growth has been in the solar photovoltaic (PV) sector, especially in
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 alongside
What is employment growth in the Solar Power in the US in 2025? The number of people employed in the Solar Power in the US grew 36.3% on average over the five years
The third edition of the World Energy Employment (WEE) report examines the global energy employment environment as the transition progresses into a period of uncertainty. The report offers a detailed overview of
5. Jobs in Clean Energy Storage are Soaring The solar workforce is helping to provide opportunities in other sectors as well, most notably in energy storage. Clean energy
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
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.
Most of the occupations detailed in this section are not specific to the wind power industry. Although many of these jobs require special skills unique to wind power, in most cases, skills can be acquired in other industries. For most positions,
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
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
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. solar industry employed 231,474 workers in 2020, a 6.7% drop from 2019 due to pandemic restrictions and increased labor productivity, according to the
Jobs related to renewable energy generation now employ three times more workers than those associated with traditional energy sources with renewable energy technologies, such as solar panels, wind turbines, hydropower
The graphic above helps to quantify the significant differences in electric power output per employee for coal, natural gas and solar workers. In 2016, the coal sector generated
U.S. solar industry jobs rose 6% last year to nearly 280,000, their highest level ever, according to an annual study known as the National Solar Jobs Census published on Monday by the nonprofit
Overall, it clearly shows that many people in Germany work in the field of renewable energies and contribute to the energy transition. In addition to the traditional fields associated with renewable energies (solar energy, wind
The solar PV sector in India employed about 318,600 people in both on-grid and off-grid systems. India added 9.7 GW of solar PV capacity in 2023 and ranked fifth globally for
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 report examines the renewable energy employment landscape as of 2022 globally as well as for selected countries. Against the backdrop of investment and deployment trends and a
Executive summary The second edition of the World Energy Employment report arrives at a time of extreme flux in the global energy sector. The last three years saw the Covid‑19 pandemic precipitate sweeping layoffs, including in the
This tenth edition of IRENA’s Renewable energy and jobs: Annual review, provides the latest data on renewable energy employment worldwide, as well as analysis of prevailing
The Inflation Reduction Act is powering a clean energy boom, creating 313,000 new jobs and attracting $360 billion in investment since August 2022.
The ongoing need for skilled individuals speaks to the economic viability of the solar sector, offering sustained employment and opportunities for growth. Elaborate workforce planning and continuous education will be
In 2022, the solar sector was a major contributor to employment, with approximately 171, 600 jobs in installation and project development, and additional positions in
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.
According to estimates by the China Renewable Energy Society (CRES, 2023), the country employed 2.76 million people in solar PV in 2022, about 80 000 more jobs than in 2021. The employment impacts of growing manufacturing and deployment are somewhat counterbalanced by rising automation, which diminishes the industry’s labour needs.
With a share of 9% of solar jobs, African Americans are less represented in the workforce than their share of jobs across the entire US economy would suggest. By contrast, Latinos and Latinas, at 22% of jobs, and Asians, at 9%, are above their respective national shares.
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.
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.
Women accounted for 31% of all US solar jobs in 2022 (up from 29% the previous year and 27% in 2017). With a share of 9% of solar jobs, African Americans are less represented in the workforce than their share of jobs across the entire US economy would suggest.
