July 25, 2022

National Solar Jobs Census 2021

The latest job numbers and workforce development trends for the U.S. solar industry.

The National Solar Jobs Census is the annual review of employment in the U.S. solar energy industry, nationwide and by state. Now published by the Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC), this report is the most comprehensive and rigorous analysis of solar labor market trends in the United States.

The 12th annual National Solar Jobs Census includes solar employment numbers as of 2021, along with new data on solar industry demographics and workforce development.

Complete the form to download the report, "National Solar Jobs Census 2021."

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