In 2023, there were 279,447 solar energy related jobs in the United States, with the majority working in installation and project development. This figure represents an increase in solar industry employment in comparison to the previous year.
Number of employees in the solar energy sector in the United States from 2010 to 2023
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IREC. (September 28, 2024). Number of employees in the solar energy sector in the United States from 2010 to 2023 [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved January 18, 2025, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/208252/projected-number-of-solar-energy-related-jobs-in-the-us/?__sso_cookie_checker=failed
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