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solar

Last updated May 17, 2025, generated by Sumble

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What is solar?

Solar technology harnesses energy from the sun and converts it into electricity or heat. Photovoltaic (PV) solar panels directly convert sunlight into electricity, while solar thermal systems use sunlight to heat water or air. Solar energy is commonly used for electricity generation, water heating, and space heating.

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What other technologies are related to solar?

solar Competitor Technologies

Wind power is an alternative source of renewable energy that competes with solar for grid capacity and investment.

mentioned alongside solar in 46% (991) of relevant job posts

Hydropower is a renewable energy source that competes with solar for grid space and investment.

mentioned alongside solar in 54% (105) of relevant job posts

Geothermal energy is a renewable energy source that can compete with solar for grid priority and investment.

mentioned alongside solar in 33% (110) of relevant job posts

Biofuels are an alternative energy source that can compete with solar power.

mentioned alongside solar in 27% (59) of relevant job posts

Biomass is a renewable energy source that can compete with solar power.

mentioned alongside solar in 20% (64) of relevant job posts

Combined Heat and Power (CHP) plants offer an alternative to solar for on-site energy generation.

mentioned alongside solar in 12% (77) of relevant job posts

solar Complementary Technologies

Home batteries can store excess solar energy, making solar power more reliable and usable, thus enhancing the value of solar.

mentioned alongside solar in 96% (203) of relevant job posts

battery storage

Battery storage enhances solar by storing excess solar energy for later use, addressing intermittency.

mentioned alongside solar in 20% (430) of relevant job posts

EV chargers increase electricity demand, which can be met by solar power, creating synergy.

mentioned alongside solar in 26% (248) of relevant job posts

Which job functions mention solar?

Job function

Jobs mentioning solar

Orgs mentioning solar

Engineer

0% (849) job posts

145 organizations

Operations

0% (681) job posts

56 organizations

Program Manager

0% (452) job posts

189 organizations

Construction

0% (418) job posts

43 organizations

Electrician

0% (165) job posts

35 organizations

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Which organizations are mentioning solar?

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Industry

Matching Teams

Matching People

Stony Brook University

Educational Services

Utilities

Utilities

Utilities

Electricity Supply Board (ESB)

Utilities

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