There are a broad variety of job opportunities across different disciplines in solar. Listed below is a selection of the most common roles and careers.  Engineering (Solar, Electrical, Mechanical, Software and Field Services) , Manufacturing and Production (Production and Quality Control), Maintenance, Research (Scientist and Technician),  Data Analysis (Optimize efficiency) and Installation.

Education requirements are dependent on the specific area of work. List below are those considered most important. Engineering ( Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Renewable Energy Engineering, or a related field. Advanced degrees (Master's or Ph.D.), Manufacturing and Production (Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.) Maintenance(Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management), Data Analysis (Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science) and Installation (High school diploma or equivalent; training programs or certifications in solar installations ).

Across most disciplines these are high valued skills -  Communication, problem-solving, teamwork, and adaptability are important across all roles. Here are some role specific skills Engineering (Understanding of solar power systems, electrical circuits, mechanical systems, and relevant software tools), Software (programming languages such as Python, C++, knowledge of embedded systems, and experience with software development for energy management systems.), Field Service and Installation (Hands-on experience with solar power systems, troubleshooting, and maintenance), Manufacturing (quality control methods, and industrial safety standards), Data Analysis (Data analysis, statistical methods, and proficiency with data analysis tools such as Python and R)