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Program Codes
3IDEACOP
4SBSCOP
Employment Percentage
24.5049505
SOC ID
47-2231
SOC Title
Solar Photovoltaic Installers
ONET ID
47-2231.00
ONET Concat ID
47223100
Median Salary
47398
EMSI Interest Area Term
Physical Sciences and Technologies
Life Sciences and Technologies
Ed Level High School
67.559998
Ed Level Certificate
14.02
Ed Level Some College
1.79
Ed Level Associates
16.139999
Ed Level Bachelors
0.49
Ed Level Masters
0
Ed Level Doctors
0
Typical Ed Level
a high school diploma or less
Career Description
Assemble, install, or maintain solar photovoltaic (PV) systems on roofs or other structures in compliance with site assessment and schematics. May include measuring, cutting, assembling, and bolting structural framing and solar modules. May perform minor electrical work such as current checks.
Core Tasks
  • Install photovoltaic (PV) systems in accordance with codes and standards, using drawings, schematics, and instructions.
  • Assemble solar modules, panels, or support structures, as specified.
  • Apply weather sealing to array, building, or support mechanisms.
  • Determine appropriate sizes, ratings, and locations for all system overcurrent devices, disconnect devices, grounding equipment, and surge suppression equipment.
  • Identify electrical, environmental, and safety hazards associated with photovoltaic (PV) installations.
  • Identify methods for laying out, orienting, and mounting modules or arrays to ensure efficient installation, electrical configuration, or system maintenance.
  • Install module array interconnect wiring, implementing measures to disable arrays during installation.
  • Examine designs to determine current requirements for all parts of the photovoltaic (PV) system electrical circuit.
  • Check electrical installation for proper wiring, polarity, grounding, or integrity of terminations.
  • Test operating voltages to ensure operation within acceptable limits for power conditioning equipment, such as inverters and controllers.
  • Identify and resolve any deficiencies in photovoltaic (PV) system installation or materials.
  • Identify installation locations with proper orientation, area, solar access, or structural integrity for photovoltaic (PV) arrays.
  • Program, adjust, or configure inverters and controls for desired set points and operating modes.
  • Visually inspect and test photovoltaic (PV) modules or systems.
  • Install required labels on solar system components and hardware.
  • Determine photovoltaic (PV) system designs or configurations based on factors such as customer needs, expectations, and site conditions.
  • Determine connection interfaces for additional subpanels or for connecting photovoltaic (PV) systems with utility services or other power generation sources.
  • Determine materials, equipment, and installation sequences necessary to maximize installation efficiency.
  • Install active solar systems, including solar collectors, concentrators, pumps, or fans.
  • Perform routine photovoltaic (PV) system maintenance on modules, arrays, batteries, power conditioning equipment, safety systems, structural systems, weather sealing, or balance of systems equipment.
  • Activate photovoltaic (PV) systems to verify system functionality and conformity to performance expectations.
  • Measure and analyze system performance and operating parameters to assess operating condition of systems or equipment.
  • Demonstrate system functionality and performance, including start-up, shut-down, normal operation, and emergency or bypass operations.
  • Compile or maintain records of system operation, performance, and maintenance.
Start Annual Earnings
26481.61
Top Annual Earnings
65075.42
EMSI Career Title Slug
solar-photovoltaic-installer