The Career.Solar Digest
Hiring trends, pay data and career guidance for veterinary & pet care professionals.
A borrowed 11.4 GWdc quarter and a repriced BOM
Q2 hit 11.4 GWdc on safe-harboured utility-scale while resi fell 12%, and Commerce stacked triple-digit duties on the December floor.
What Solar Project Managers Actually Do — and What They Earn
A clear-eyed breakdown of the solar PM role, its two very different flavors, how the pay is structured, and the path most people take to get there.
Robots, wire hangers and 657 MWh of resi storage
A record 20.2 GWh storage quarter with 657 MWh of residential in it, two BOS deals and module-setting robots in Illinois.
IRA Compliance Is Now a Career Skill: What Solar Pros Need to Know
Prevailing wage and apprenticeship rules tied to federal tax credits are reshaping what employers expect from every solar worker on a commercial job site.
The Mid-Level Skills Gap: Solar's Hardest Jobs to Fill in 2026
47% of solar firms struggle to hire supervisors and mid-level managers — here's exactly which skills close that gap and how to claim your advantage.
53,000 Jobs, Not Enough Workers: Use the Solar Gap to Your Advantage
The U.S. solar industry needs 53,000 more workers by late 2026 — here's how installers, designers, and PMs can position themselves to benefit.
The Solar Pay Gap: Why Your Sector Matters More Than Your Resume
In 2026, the single biggest lever on a solar installer's income isn't experience or certifications—it's the sector they work in.
The O&M and BESS Career Shift Every Solar Pro Should Know
Operations & Maintenance is now the fastest-growing solar sector—here's how installers and PV techs can capitalize on the shift toward storage and long-term asset care.
Is NABCEP Worth It in 2026? A Clear-Eyed Career Guide
With 42% job growth projected through 2034 and certified pros earning significantly more, here's what solar workers need to know about NABCEP in 2026.
Solar Jobs in 2026: Rooftop Slump, Utility & Storage Boom
The 2026 solar job market has split in two: residential is shedding jobs while utility-scale and storage race to fill a 53,000-worker gap.