Green Jobs

SolarTechIndustry Association

State Labor Development Grant:SolarTech Workforce Innovations Collaborative

SolarTech, Nova WB & Foothil-DeAnza CCD

The Good:There are Jobs

CA PV SYSTEM SALES JOBS 2011

Total ≈1,692-3,384 New ≈650-1,300

CA INSTALLER & DEVELOPERS 201049% in Installation (3) 16,920 Jobs

CA SOLAR EMPLOYEMENT 2010 (2)

≈1,072 Firms 36,000 Jobs

Key Finding:

Pure-play installation companies

10% - 20% of workforce is sales

The Bad:There are RequirementsTrends for Solar System Sales:

1. Industry Sector: 94% in Solar PV; 6% in Solar CSP.

2. Industry Segment: 71% Developers / Installers; 18% Distributors; 6% EPC firms;6% manufacturer with system development operations.

3. Seniority: 47% mid-level independent contributors; 35% entry-level employees; 12% management level; 6% director level.

4. Education: 53% employers require a Bachelor’s degree; 48% did not specify educational requirements for this position.

5. Experience: 35% employers require 2-5 years experience; 18% 5-7 years; 12% 7-10 years relevant professional experience.

The Ugly: There are RequirementsSolar and Renewable Energy Job Realities:

1. It is growing faster (40% CAGR) than most other industry segments.

2. But it is still only 2% of the total energy mix.

3. No magic certificate or degree, BUT knowing the terms, concepts and language is important.

4. Experience and WHO You Know is most important; Networking,

Networking,

Networking

The Good:You have a lot of support available, but you have to take advantage of it and believe in it.