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?

21%

AI can already do 21% of this job.

#425 / 633

Solar installer

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. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	18%	42%	+7.6
Permits, reports and orders. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	32%	+5.1
Fit structure, modules and cabling on roofs. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	22%	10%	+2.2
Inverter, commissioning and measurements. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	14%	+2.2
Heights, anchors and weather. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	14%	16%	+2.2
Client, community and easements. Estimate No 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

IS WORK OVER?

25%

#231 / 633

Civil engineer

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
Structural calcs and code checks. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	22%	42%	+9.2
Drawings, quantities and cost estimate. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	18%	38%	+6.8
Geotech and simplified impact reports. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	22%	+3.5
Coordination with contractor, council and suppliers. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	15%	+2.4
Site execution and safety control. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	12%	+1.9
Site authority and responsible signature. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	12%	10%	+1.2
Total	100%		25%

Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low