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?
Façade technician
21%
#418 / 633
View rankingFaçade 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Set-out, anchors and the panel list.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 36% | +5.8 |
Hang, adjust and the panel that will not close.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 12% | +2.2 |
Joints, water and the weathertightness test.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Scaffold, cradle and façade wind.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
The architect, the sample and the shade that misses.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 18% | +3.2 |
No water in, and not forcing the anchor.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 12% | +1.9 |
| Total | 100% | 21% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- hang façades
- anchors
- panel lists
- weathertightness
- cradle
- façade joints
- colour samples
- anchor set-out
Sources for this job· O*NET 47-2081.00· ESCO/ISCO 7123