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
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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
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Painter and decorator
17%
#586 / 623
View rankingPainter and decorator
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Quote, measure and pick colour.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 35% | +5.6 |
Protect, mask and prep surfaces.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 18% | +2.9 |
Paint, varnish and paper.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 24% | 8% | +1.9 |
Repair texture, damp and cracks.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 12% | +1.9 |
Dealing with neighbours, communities and hours.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 15% | +2.1 |
Invoice, buy material and travel.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 18% | +2.5 |
| Total | 100% | 17% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- Quote, measure and pick colour
- Protect, mask and prep surfaces
- Paint, varnish and paper
- Repair texture, damp and cracks
- Invoice, buy material and travel
- pintor de brocha
- painter decorator
Sources for this job· O*NET 47-2141.00· ESCO/ISCO 7131