Are robots coming for solar installer jobs?
Robots on solar sites are not new; they have been deployed to automate everything from operations and maintenance to inspection and cleaning. In recent months, there has been an uptick in interest in robots for installation, particularly among utility-scale solar developers dealing with staff shortages, safety concerns, rising costs, and pressure to build.
Renewable energy hiring to surge around 18% in FY25 as demand for skilled professionals rises, finds Teamlease Services
The demand for specialized skills continues to rise, with an emphasis on engineering, project management, data analytics, and sustainable energy solutions. Job roles such as solar panel installers, energy auditors, and operational support professionals are in demand.
India’s green transition: Key workforce trends in renewable energy
The demand for renewable energy project managers, battery storage specialists, and wind energy technicians is set to grow significantly in 2025. Additionally, positions in solar plant operations, maintenance, and technical roles will remain highly sought after.
IRENA calls for greater gender inclusion in decentralized energy sector
The International Renewable Energy Agency’s (IRENA) latest report says that women’s roles in decentralized renewable energy are critical to achieving universal electricity access in underserved communities.
Skilling 100,000 ‘green energy warriors’ to drive India’s solar revolution
India’s journey in solar energy is nothing short of remarkable. Currently ranked fifth globally in solar power capacity, the nation has witnessed an exponential increase in installed capacity—from 21.65 GW in 2018 to an impressive 90.76 GW in 2023. Government initiatives are playing a crucial role in accelerating solar capacity expansion. The Solar Park Scheme, […]
India’s renewable energy sector faces leadership talent crisis, says WalkWater Talent study
A recent report by WalkWater Talent Advisors underscores a significant talent shortage in specialized roles such as project management, business development, and regulatory affairs within India’s renewable energy sector.
BluPine Energy completes utility-scale renewable energy technician training program in Gujarat
The state-of-the-art skill development centres established by BluPine Energy trained students in the installation and operation of utility-scale renewable energy projects free of cost.
Renuka Sharma promoted to APAC director at BayWa r.e.
Renuka Sharma, who previously served as the managing director of BayWa r.e. Thailand, is now BayWa r.e.’s energy solutions business director for the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region.
BluPine Energy launches skill development centers for utility-scale solar, wind power projects
The skill development programs, launched in Gujarat, will impart extensive training on the installation and operation of utility-scale solar and wind power plants, fostering entrepreneurship and employability.
NIIF appoints Actis’ Sanjiv Aggarwal as CEO and MD
Sanjiv Aggarwal, who has worked with sustainable infrastructure investor Actis, has joined National Investment and Infrastructure Fund Ltd (NIIFL) as chief executive officer and managing director.
