How do they match: Solar Photovoltaic Installers

  • PV Fabrication and Testing Technician
  • Photovoltaic Fabrication and Testing Technician
  • Solar Electric Installer
  • Solar Electric Practitioner

  • Assemble, install, or maintain solar photovoltaic (PV) systems on roofs or other structures in compliance with site assessment and schematics. May include measuring, cutting, assembling, and bolting structural framing and solar modules. May perform minor electrical work such as current checks.

  • Check electrical installation for proper wiring, polarity, grounding, or integrity of terminations.
  • Determine appropriate sizes, ratings, and locations for all system overcurrent devices, disconnect devices, grounding equipment, and surge suppression equipment.
  • Determine materials, equipment, and installation sequences necessary to maximize installation efficiency.
  • Diagram layouts and locations for photovoltaic (PV) arrays and equipment, including existing building or site features.
  • Examine designs to determine current requirements for all parts of the photovoltaic (PV) system electrical circuit.
  • Identify electrical, environmental, and safety hazards associated with photovoltaic (PV) installations.
  • Identify methods for laying out, orienting, and mounting modules or arrays to ensure efficient installation, electrical configuration, or system maintenance.
  • Measure and analyze system performance and operating parameters to assess operating condition of systems or equipment.
  • Perform routine photovoltaic (PV) system maintenance on modules, arrays, batteries, power conditioning equipment, safety systems, structural systems, weather sealing, or balance of systems equipment.
  • Select mechanical designs, installation equipment, or installation plans that conform to environmental, architectural, structural, site, and code requirements.
  • Test operating voltages to ensure operation within acceptable limits for power conditioning equipment, such as inverters and controllers.

  • Inspect electrical or electronic systems for defects.
  • Install electrical components, equipment, or systems.
  • Maintain mechanical equipment.
  • Review blueprints or specifications to determine work requirements.
  • Select construction equipment.
  • Test electrical equipment or systems to ensure proper functioning.