Employment

Studies, including one by Deloitte, show that 80% of the skills required for green collar jobs already exist in India’s current workforce. With the right upskilling, these capabilities can be unlocked to help millions shift into meaningful, future-ready careers.

In addition to offering incentives, Waaree Prime+ digital platform provides solar integrators with the tools, training, and support needed to elevate their careers and grow their businesses.

Tata Power’s Green Energy Skill Centre will impart training in renewable energy technologies, including solar PV system installation, commissioning and operation and maintenance, energy storage, pumped hydro storage, and electrical safety to prepare future-ready green energy workforce for the country’s energy transition. 

The renewable sector has gradually become a hotbed for innovation, investment, and intellectual capital. The transformation is well underway, and while it may not be loud, it is deeply consequential. As India powers its future through the sun, wind, and water, it is also building a workforce ready to meet that future

The Swiss company began manufacturing heterojunction modules in the United States nearly one year ago, but ran into trouble less than six months later after a large purchase agreement was terminated.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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, […]