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?

19%

#526 / 633

Paver

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, levels and layer thickness. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	32%	+5.1
Lay, compact and the edge that opens. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	22%	8%	+1.8
Joints, seals and the gully junction. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	22%	+3.5
Plant, mix temperature and the cold day. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	28%	+4.5
Traffic, the closure and not leaving a step. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	18%	+2.9
No ponding, and not skimping compaction. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	14%	12%	+1.7
Total	100%		19%

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