Automation index
How much of a Solar installer’s job can AI already do?
A roof study and a quote come earlier. Climbing the roof, anchoring, and not falling do not.
This percentage does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.
Task comparison
IS WORK OVER?
Solar installer
21%
AI can already do 21% of this job.
#513 / 743
View rankingSolar installer
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Roof study, shade and quote.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 42% | +7.6 |
Permits, reports and orders.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 32% | +5.1 |
Fit structure, modules and cabling on roofs.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 22% | 10% | +2.2 |
Inverter, commissioning and measurements.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 14% | +2.2 |
Heights, anchors and weather.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 16% | +2.2 |
Client, community and easements.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 15% | +2.1 |
| Total | 100% | 21% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- Roof study, shade and quote
- Permits, reports and orders
- Inverter, commissioning and measurements
- Heights, anchors and weather
- Client, community and easements
- placas solares
- instalador fotovoltaico
- solar installer
Sources for this job· O*NET 47-2231.00· ESCO/ISCO 7411
IS WORK OVER?
Acoustics engineer
27%
#170 / 743
View rankingAcoustics 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Reading, the map and the standard.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 48% | +8.6 |
Works, the insulation and what was not put in.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 40% | +6.4 |
Simulation, the model and not trusting it alone.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Report, the neighbour and not softening the dB.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
The council, the licence and not dressing it.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 14% | +2.5 |
Bring it down for real, and not selling the miracle panel.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
- noise maps
- insulation
- dB
- acoustic simulations
- standards
- licences
- neighbours
- field readings
Sources for this job· O*NET 17-2199.00· ESCO/ISCO 2149