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Solar PV Net Zero Electrician - Job Profile
Net Zero electricians specialise in integrating renewable energy solutions, such as solar panels, into electrical systems. They specialise in installing, maintaining, and optimising solar photovoltaic (PV) systems, ensuring homes and businesses can access clean, renewable power.
With increasing government targets for renewable energy, these electricians are vital to the UK’s sustainable future and earn competitive salaries.
Average yearly salary
£30K
£50K
Starting
Experienced
Typical weekly hours
37 to 45 hours
Days You’ll Work
Primarily weekdays, with occasional weekends or evenings to meet project deadlines or client requirements.
You can become a Solar PV Net Zero Electrician 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 Electrical Installation, 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
Here at Future Group Training, we provide comprehensive Solar PV Installation courses. They include the electrical aspects of solar panel installations, which you must learn to become a Net Zero Electrician. You can browse our full range of courses and enrol online in minutes!
- 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 electrician, 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 rapid expansion of 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 electricians in the solar sector.
Solar PV Installation Courses
At Future Group Training in Newcastle, we provide a range of innovative Solar PV Installation courses. Our courses can kickstart your career as a Net Zero Electrician, and give you important qualifications. Find out more about our courses and enrol online!
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!