09 Mar How Many People Are Employed With Solar Jobs?

COVID-19 has brought on many challenges. One of the largest challenges we had to witness was the loss of people’s jobs. The loss of a job prevents us from our normal lives in every which way possible. However, as COVID numbers begin to decrease, we hope more and more people are able to go back to their normal lives or are adjusting to their new normal. At Vision Solar, we are always looking to expand our family. If you’re looking for a new job, the solar industry may be the right fit for you. However, you may be wondering, how many people are actually employed within the solar industry? 

Recently, it was discovered that the solar industry employs more people than coal, gas, and oil companies combined. What this means is that while gas, oil, and coal are becoming less popular, solar is indeed taking its place. This makes it so that jobs are still available for people even though certain forms of electricity are decreasing. 

Number of Solar Employees

In 2017, almost 374,000 people were employed by the solar industry. This is comparable to the 2017 report that about 187,000 people were employed by the coal, gas, and oil electricity companies. This number is continuing to grow each and every year as solar becomes more accessible for families within their homes. 

Solar Employment Increase

Just from 2016 to 2019, the number of solar employees has increased by 44%. This number was also 5 times faster than the job growth in the overall United States economy. Over the past decade, the total increase in solar jobs has increased by more than 147%. 

The Growth of Residential Solar 

Residential solar panel systems were not always available in every state. However, as the benefits of solar continue to grow and clean energy is encouraged, more people now have access to solar. The solar industry is a great place fr job growth. It is also great for our growing economy. They not only save us money but also create more jobs for everyone, and there is no luck involved in this kind of hard work!

Take the First Step to Get Lucky With Solar This Month!