As 2024 kicks off, it's the perfect time to explore career opportunities, especially in the thriving solar industry. At Work In Solar, the leading career site for skilled solar professionals, we know employers will begin ramping up hiring in the coming months as they have forecasted their workforce needs for 2024 and need to hire to support their installation goals. With our growing job board at jobs.workinsolar.com, your next career move in solar is just a few clicks away.
Winter Efficiency of Solar Panels: A Perfect Time to Search for Jobs
While solar panels are known for their efficiency and sustainability, their performance can vary with the seasons. During the winter months that we’re in now, solar panels experience a dip in efficiency. Shorter days, lower sun angles, and occasional snow coverage can reduce the amount of sunlight panels receive. On average, solar panels can produce 40%-60% less energy during winter months than the peak of summer. As we approach spring and summer, solar panels significantly pick up in efficiency.
This seasonal cycle is important for solar employers and prospective job seekers. Homeowners and businesses often plan their solar installations ahead of summer to maximize energy savings during the peak efficiency months. This surge in demand for installations creates abundant job opportunities in the solar sector. Customers are looking for ways to reduce their energy bill and employers are hiring to support their goals.
Growth in Project Development Jobs
Project Development roles will be critical to meet the growing sales and planning demands throughout the year as the U.S. looks set for another record year of PV installations. These positions span a wide range of functions, including marketing and selling solar products, inspecting solar installations, procuring solar utilities, and developing solar projects. Whether you're starting out in an entry-level sales role or aiming for a senior project developer position, there are opportunities to find a new, more fulfilling opportunity in this category.
Check out our Solar Project Development informational pages to learn more about these opportunities.
Start Your Solar Career Journey in 2024
The start of the year is exciting as we regroup from the holidays and think about all the things we can accomplish in the new year. It's also a pretty practical time to delve into the solar industry to find a new job. Companies are actively seeking skilled professionals to join their teams, from manufacturing roles like Solar Technicians to operational roles like PV Installers. Whether you're looking to shift to a green career or advance further in the solar sector sign up for job alerts at our expanding Job Board at jobs.workinsolar.com.
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