O*NET-SOC 47-2231.00

Solar Photovoltaic Installers

Assemble, install, or maintain solar photovoltaic (PV) systems on roofs or other structures in compliance with site assessment and schematics. May include measuring, cutting, assembling, and bolting structural framing and solar modules. May perform minor electrical work such as current checks.

Preparation

ItemValue
Preparation zoneZone 2 – Some preparation needed
What O*NET says the zone requiresSome previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed
Broad occupation in O*NETTrue (Yes)
Skills listed for this occupation6
Abilities listed for this occupation6
Tasks listed for this occupation5
Interest scores given for this occupation6

Skills

The 6 skills with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

SkillO*NET elementImportanceDate
Installation2.B.3.d3.3808/2024
Critical Thinking2.A.2.a3.2508/2024
Active Listening2.A.1.b3.1208/2024
Judgment and Decision Making2.B.4.e3.1208/2024
Monitoring2.A.2.d3.1208/2024
Operations Monitoring2.B.3.g3.1208/2024

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Abilities

The 6 abilities with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

AbilityO*NET elementImportanceDate
Near Vision1.A.4.a.13.7508/2024
Problem Sensitivity1.A.1.b.33.7508/2024
Visualization1.A.1.f.23.6208/2024
Information Ordering1.A.1.b.63.3808/2024
Arm-Hand Steadiness1.A.2.a.13.2508/2024
Deductive Reasoning1.A.1.b.43.2508/2024

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Tasks

The tasks O*NET records for this occupation, with the type, respondent count and date each record carries.

TaskTypeIncumbents respondingDate
Install photovoltaic (PV) systems in accordance with codes and standards, using drawings, schematics, and instructions.Core6208/2024
Check electrical installation for proper wiring, polarity, grounding, or integrity of terminations.Core6108/2024
Identify electrical, environmental, and safety hazards associated with photovoltaic (PV) installations.Core6208/2024
Identify installation locations with proper orientation, area, solar access, or structural integrity for photovoltaic (PV) arrays.Core6208/2024
Assemble solar modules, panels, or support structures, as specified.Core6208/2024

Work interests

The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.

InterestScoreDate
Realistic7.011/2023
Conventional4.0611/2023
Investigative2.6511/2023
Enterprising1.6811/2023
Artistic1.3511/2023
Social1.2811/2023

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Source: O*NET 29.1 Database (Occupation Data, Job Zones, Skills, Abilities, Task Statements, Interests), U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration. Data fetched 2026-10-31. See about and sources.