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Solar PV Installer - Job Profile
Solar PV installers specialise in fitting and maintaining solar panel systems. As solar power becomes more widespread, killed installers are increasingly sought-after and enjoy excellent earnings and steady employment.
Solar PV Installers play a crucial role in the UK’s transition to renewable energy by installing and maintaining solar photovoltaic (PV) systems. As the demand for clean energy solutions grows, this profession offers promising career prospects across residential, commercial, and industrial sectors.
Average yearly salary
£30K
£50K
Starting
Experienced
Typical weekly hours
35 to 45 hours
Days You’ll Work
Weekdays, with occasional weekends or evenings to meet project deadlines or client needs.
You can become a Solar PV Installer through several routes:
College Courses
Pursuing a Level 2 or Level 3 Diploma in Electrical Installation provides foundational knowledge in electrical systems, preparing you for further specialisation in solar PV installations.
Apprenticeship
Completing an apprenticeship, such as the Level 3 Apprenticeship in Low Carbon Heating, offers hands-on experience while earning a wage. Apprenticeships typically require 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), including English and Maths.
Working in a Related Field
Professionals with backgrounds in electrical work or construction can transition into solar PV installation by undertaking specialised training courses, such as the Level 3 Award in the Installation of Small Scale Solar Photovoltaic Systems.
Future Group Training
At Future Group training, we offer a variety of Solar PV Installation courses. Our courses teach you how to install, maintain and troubleshoot Solar PV systems. You can also earn industry certifications. These courses are affordable and you can enrol online through our website.
- Install and maintain solar PV systems on various structures.
- Assess sites for optimal panel placement and system configuration.
- Ensure compliance with health and safety standards.
- Perform system testing and troubleshooting.
- Provide clients with system operation guidance.
Starting as a junior installer, you can advance to supervisory or managerial roles, overseeing larger projects and teams. With experience, opportunities include:
- Becoming a project manager or sustainability specialist.
- Starting your own solar installation business.
- Specialising in system design or consultancy roles.
The UK’s commitment to renewable energy has driven a significant increase in solar PV installations. In 2023, rooftop solar panel installations reached a 12-year high, with nearly 190,000 systems installed. The government aims to triple solar power capacity by 2030, indicating strong future demand for skilled installers.
Solar PV Installation Courses
Future Group Training teach accredited Solar PV Installation courses at our headquarters in Newcastle. These courses can give you a head-start in your career as a Solar PV Installer! Browse our range of courses and enrol online today.
Our Job Opportunities
We’re committed to installing low carbon heating across the UK, and making solar power accessible for all. Installing over 1,000 Heat Pump and Solar PV systems in 2023 alone. We experienced double growth in 2024, and we recently invested in the creation of our very own sustainable Showroom, Head Office and Training Centre.
If you’re passionate about the climate or simply want a fresh start, there has never been a better time to join a low carbon installation business. As our business grows, we’re on a mission to create hundreds of jobs!