Automation index
How much of a Renewables engineer’s job can AI already do?
A solar resource and a layout come earlier. Connecting the plant so it actually exports do not.
This percentage does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.
Task comparison
IS WORK OVER?
Renewables engineer
27%
AI can already do 27% of this job.
#163 / 623
View rankingRenewables engineer
Where the time goes
Task weights are our estimates based on O*NET frequency data, not time shares published by O*NET.
The time saving for each task is estimated separately.
| Task | Share | AI | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
Resource, layout and the yield model.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 48% | +8.6 |
Site, topography and the cable that will not reach.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Permits, grid point and the TSO.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 36% | +5.8 |
EPC, commissioning and export tests.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
The neighbour, the council and the appeal against the plant.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 14% | +2.5 |
That it exports, and not inflating equivalent hours.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 12% | +1.9 |
| Total | 100% | 27% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- plant layout
- solar resource
- grid connection
- commissioning
- renewables permits
- yield model
- export tests
- EPC
Sources for this job· O*NET 17-2199.00· ESCO/ISCO 2149
IS WORK OVER?
Aerial technician
18%
#542 / 623
View rankingAerial technician
Where the time goes
Task weights are our estimates based on O*NET frequency data, not time shares published by O*NET.
The time saving for each task is estimated separately.
| Task | Share | AI | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
Bookings, levels and install logs.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 32% | +5.1 |
Roof, mast, cable and outlet.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 22% | 10% | +2.2 |
Configure, tune and explain to the neighbour.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 14% | +2.2 |
Community, porter and access.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Faults, building ICT and fibre.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 18% | +2.9 |
Not falling and not leaving a building without the match.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 14% | +2 |
| Total | 100% | 18% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- Bookings, levels and install logs
- Roof, mast, cable and outlet
- Community, porter and access
- Faults, building ICT and fibre
- antenista
- instalador de antenas
- aerial technician
Sources for this job· O*NET 49-2022.00· ESCO/ISCO 7422