solar energy technician

Solar energy technicians install and maintain systems that collect solar energy. They prepare the necessary fixtures, often on roofs, install solar panels, and plug them into an electronic system including an inverter to connect the solar energy systems to the electricity lines.

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Regulatory Aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

check compatibility of materials comply with legal regulations follow health and safety procedures in construction follow safety procedures when working at heights inspect construction supplies inspect electrical supplies install circuit breakers install concentrated solar power systems install electrical and electronic equipment install photovoltaic systems interpret 2D plans interpret 3D plans mount photovoltaic panels test procedures in electricity transmission transport construction supplies use measurement instruments work ergonomically

Essential Knowledge

electrical wiring plans electricity mechanics solar energy

Optional Skills and Competences

analyse big data analyse test data answer requests for quotation assemble mechatronic units assemble sensors calculate needs for construction supplies calculate solar panel orientation demonstrate products' features design prototypes determine suitability of materials estimate profitability install automation components install inverter install mechatronic equipment keep personal administration maintain equipment maintain robotic equipment maintain solar energy systems maintain work area cleanliness manage data manage quantitative data monitor stock level operate 3D computer graphics software operate printing machinery order construction supplies perform data mining process incoming construction supplies provide information on solar panels rig loads test mechatronic units test sensors use CAD software use safety equipment in construction use specific data analysis software use technical drawing software utilise machine learning work in a construction team

Optional Knowledge

3D modelling 3D printing process CAD software ICT software specifications automation technology building codes business intelligence cloud technologies control engineering data mining data storage electric heating systems information extraction information structure maintenance of printing machines maintenance operations mechatronics printing materials printing on large scale machines printing techniques robotic components robotics sensors smart grids systems solar panel mounting systems statistical analysis system software types of photovoltaic panels unstructured data visual presentation techniques zero-energy building design

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/75b63949-1b93-4bf2-a777-ccf978dc3e8a

Status

released

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