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.
#425 / 633
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?
Chemical engineer
25%
#241 / 633
View rankingChemical 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Balances, simulation and sizing.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 48% | +8.6 |
P&IDs, specs and equipment lists.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 32% | +5.1 |
Plant, operators and commissioning.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Safety, HAZOP and discharges.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 18% | +2.9 |
Quality, standards and documentation.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 16% | +2.9 |
Sign a process that will not explode.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 14% | +2.2 |
| Total | 100% | 25% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- Balances, simulation and sizing
- P&IDs, specs and equipment lists
- Plant, operators and commissioning
- Safety, HAZOP and discharges
- Quality, standards and documentation
- Sign a process that will not explode
- ingeniero quimico
- chemical engineer
Sources for this job· O*NET 17-2041.00· ESCO/ISCO 2145