The story behind #SolarWorks

The #SolarWorks project was founded by SolarPower Europe, the member-led association for the European solar PV sector representing 320+ organisations across the entire solar sector.

In recent years, the solar sector has turned into an important job machine for the European Union. The solar industry has been constantly and strongly growing, adding more power generation capacity than any other technology and creating hundreds of thousands of meaningful jobs. Solar in Europe has offered a concrete way to directly participate in the renewables-led energy system that provides competitive, affordable, secure energy – and future-proof jobs.

During the years of the energy crisis, solar accelerated its growth to reduce dependency on Russia’s gas and shield EU citizens’ from power price hikes. In 2023, the European solar sector grew beyond the prior 40% annual growth levels, managing an outstanding 50% growth and delivering a new yearly installation record of 61 GW. At a time when other industries struggled to recruit a qualified workforce, solar was taken to new heights by the workers who flocked to it, drawn by demand and a sense of purpose.

In 2023, no less than 826.000 workers were employed by the EU solar sector. Looking ahead to 2028, solar jobs could surpass 1 million according to the EU Solar Jobs Report 2024.

The solar sector is booming, and we cannot let the shortage of skilled workers hold us back from driving the energy transition. To address this challenge, SolarPower Europe has developed the #SolarWorks Platform, a one-stop-shop for future solar workers and recruiters, connecting applicants to relevant roles or training programmes. 

Is your organisation often looking for new solar talent? Then it’s time to join upload your job openings to the #SolarWorks Platform – the jobsite for the solar sector, connecting job seekers to solar opportunities. Registrations are free for solar companies, job seekers, and training providers. Solar companies in Europe and beyond are welcome to create their company profile and upload their latest open vacancies. The website is available in Dutch, French, German, Spanish, Italian & Polish.