How to become a Solar Technician
Solar Technicians operate, inspect, troubleshoot, maintain, and repair photovoltaic, battery storage, electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, inverter, tracker, communications, and substation equipment at utility-scale and commercial solar sites.
Top Skills Required
- Photovoltaic system operation and maintenance
- DC and AC medium-voltage electrical systems
- Inverter troubleshooting and repair
Education & Certifications
Typical: High school diploma or GED, with technical training or hands-on electrical, mechanical, industrial, or renewable-energy experience.
Alternative paths:
- Vocational or technical school training
- Associate-level electrical, electronics, industrial maintenance, or renewable-energy education
- Equivalent military, industrial maintenance, electrician, electronic technician, or field-service experience
- NABCEP PV Installer certification
- NFPA 70E and OSHA 10/30 training
- CPR and First Aid certification
- Manufacturer inverter or BESS certifications