As a Solar Energy Technician, you will need to master following:

• check compatibility of materials
• install concentrated solar power systems
• install photovoltaic systems
• interpret 2D plans
• mount photovoltaic panels
• transport construction supplies

More generally, a solar energy technician is also versed in:

• comply with legal regulations
• electrical wiring plans
• electricity
• follow health and safety procedures in construction
• follow safety procedures when working at heights
• inspect construction supplies
• inspect electrical supplies
• install circuit breakers
• install electrical and electronic equipment
• interpret 3D plans
• mechanics
• solar energy
• test procedures in electricity transmission
• use measurement instruments
• work ergonomically

It also helps to know the following:

• 3D printing process
• ICT software specifications
• assemble mechatronic units
• assemble sensors
• cloud technologies
• data mining
• data storage
• demonstrate products' features
• electric heating systems
• information extraction
• information structure
• install automation components
• install inverter
• install mechatronic equipment
• maintain robotic equipment
• maintenance of printing machines
• manage data
• monitor stock level
• operate 3D computer graphics software
• operate printing machinery
• perform data mining
• printing materials
• printing on large scale machines
• process incoming construction supplies
• smart grids systems
• solar panel mounting systems
• test mechatronic units
• unstructured data
• use specific data analysis software
• utilise machine learning
• visual presentation techniques
• work in a construction team
• zero-energy building design
• 3D modelling
• CAD software
• analyse big data
• analyse test data
• answer requests for quotation
• automation technology
• building codes
• business intelligence
• calculate needs for construction supplies
• calculate solar panel orientation
• control engineering
• design prototypes
• determine suitability of materials
• estimate profitability
• keep personal administration
• maintain equipment
• maintain solar energy systems
• maintain work area cleanliness
• maintenance operations
• manage quantitative data
• mechatronics
• order construction supplies
• printing techniques
• provide information on solar panels
• rig loads
• robotic components
• robotics
• sensors
• statistical analysis system software
• test sensors
• types of photovoltaic panels
• use CAD software
• use safety equipment in construction
• use technical drawing software