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

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

Essential Knowledge

electrical wiring plans electricity solar energy mechanics

Optional Skills and Competences

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

Optional Knowledge

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

Concept URI

Concept Uri

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

Status

released

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