In our latest EU Solar Jobs Report, our modelling shows that we need at least 1.1 million solar workers in Europe by 2030 to meet the EU's climate targets. Ensuring the industry’s sustainable growth and that Europe reaches the Terawatt of installed solar capacity it needs by 2030, will require a larger workforce.
Our ‘Solar Jobs’ guide presents a comprehensive list of roles in the industry and the skills required to fill them, to those interested in joining the solar industry and the fight against climate change. It is the culmination of a year of work by over 30 professionals active from across the solar value chain, many of whom are in hiring manager positions.
It provides an overview of the jobs available throughout the solar value chain, from manufacturing to operational, and financial roles; the skills needed to do these roles; and what qualifications are in-demand. It also contains a section outlining the soft skills required across all of these roles, in an effort to demystify job adverts and give concrete pointers on how to get involved in solar. Whether you are looking for your first job or changing industry, this guide contains the fundamental information for a successful career in solar.
This guide is part of SolarPower Europe’s overall objective to recruit talented and committed people into the industry.
If you find this book useful and want to learn more and meet some of the key companies hiring for these roles, then why not visit our online jobs portal,
www.solarworksplatform.org
We firmly believe that there is a career for everyone in solar, visit our jobs portal and find the one that is right for you.
#SolarWorks Platform
SolarPower Europe has developed the #SolarWorks Platform, a one-stop-shop for future solar workers and recruiters, matching applicants to relevant roles or training programmes. The platform launched officially during the first edition of the annual #SolarWorksFair in December 2022. Solar companies in Europe and beyond are welcome to create their company profile and upload their latest open vacancies.
Pact for Skills
More widely, SolarPower Europe is also working to develop the Onshore Renewable Energy Large-Scale Partnership with other stakeholders under the European Commission’s EU Pact for Skills. Proposed as part of REPowerEU plans to disentangle the continent from fossil gas dependency, the partnership develops a clear understanding of the concrete upskilling and reskilling measures needed. It also fosters cooperation between industry, social partners, training providers and regional authorities in unlocking EU funding and developing a policy framework that is fit to tackle this tremendous challenge.
SolarPower Europe are coordinating this group alongside GCP Europe and the Association of European Renewable Energy Research Centers.
SolarPower Europe is also also launching its own Solar Skills Taskforce to pool its memberships’ expertise on the topic, analyse the skill gap within the industry, and develop concrete policy recommendations this year.
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