Solar energy storage talent

How can a solar plant build-out be a good career?

Individuals who begin constructing solar plants in the coming years, for instance, could spend their entire careers doing this type of work, depending on the size of build-out. Given the growth ambitions of the renewables sector, attracting and retaining much-needed workers is crucial.

Why should you invest in solar?

Understanding the shifting market and advancing technologies is key to placing the right people with the right companies. Cumulative solar capacity in the United States now exceeds 130 GWac, and solar leads the way each year as the technology with the most newly installed electricity-generating infrastructure.

How will new wind and solar installations affect workers?

This huge surge in new wind and solar installations will be almost impossible to staff with qualified development and construction employees as well as operations and maintenance workers (Exhibit 1). Even if today’s demand for workers in the renewables industry could be met, it’s unclear where these employees will come from in the future.

How has Neeraj helped you become a sustainability engineer?

"Neeraj successfully placed me in my graduate role as a Sustainability Engineer. He made it an incredibly seamless process, supporting me through the interview process and helping me gain confidence while doing so.