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Renewable energy is such a new industry. There's a lot of room to experiment and try new things.

A young man checks cables at a solar power farm
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Manish divides his time between office-based work and visiting sites to check they're running correctly

Manish's journey to become a solar farm manager

  • Manish loved GCSE Physics
  • He went on to do a Physics degree
  • He was initially looking for software jobs but had a contact who suggested working in renewable energy
  • Now Manish manages ten solar farm sites across the UK, which are fields of solar panels storing and converting energy from the sun
  • In the office, he checks power and energy readings to make sure the solar panels are working correctly. He sometimes travels to the sites to inspect the cables and electrical equipment in person. He measures the output of electrical current from solar panels, and uses thermal cameras to check the temperature of the cables is within a safe range.
A young man checks cables at a solar power farm
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Manish divides his time between office-based work and visiting sites to check they're running correctly

Manish's manager says he's a good employee because"he is on top of all the situations on site. He's young and full of energy, full of new ideas. We are always learning with him."

Manish's career path
Manish's career path
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A similar job to a solar farm manager is an electricity generation worker. Electricity generation workers operate and maintain equipment in power stations.

What to expect if you want to be an electricity generation worker

  • Electricity generation worker average salary: 拢19,000 to 拢35,000 per year
  • Electricity generation worker typical working hours: 40 to 42 hours per week.

What qualifications do you need to be an electricity generation worker?

You could get into this role via a college course (such as a Level 2 certificate or Level 3 Diploma, or a T-level in Maintenance, Installation and Repair for Engineering and Manufacturing from 2022 - England-only), an apprenticeship, working towards the role, or applying directly if you have relevant experience.

Sources: LMI for All, National Careers Service,

This information is a guide and is constantly changing. Please check the for the latest information and all the qualifications needed and the for more on T-levels.

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