800.257.5597
AnistarAnistarAnistarAnistar
  • HOME
  • ABOUT
    • Our Mission
    • Join the Anistar Team
    • Culture & Benefits
  • SERVICES
    • Staffing Solutions
    • Federal & Defense Staffing
    • Infrastructure & Network Staffing
    • Solar Staffing
    • Wind Energy Staffing
    • Wireless Staffing
    • Data Center Staffing
    • Request Services
    • Approve Time Reports
  • JOBS
    • Job Search
    • Working with Anistar
    • Apply Today
    • Employee Resources
  • BLOG
  • CONTACT
    • Locations
    • Get in Touch

Five Solar Energy Trends to Watch in 2021

    Home Hiring Five Solar Energy Trends to Watch in 2021
    NextPrevious
    Five Solar Energy Trends to Watch in 2021 - Anistar Recruiters

    Five Solar Energy Trends to Watch in 2021

    By Anistar Technologies | Hiring | Comments are Closed | 23 November, 2020 | 1

    As has been the case since the mid-2000s, the solar energy industry’s rapid growth is evident throughout the US and the entire globe.

    Despite the upward trajectory, solar only represented 1.5% of the US’ energy sources by 2019’s end.

    Still, even before the election, the next decade’s projections were enormously optimistic for the industry. Solar energy is expected to gain significant market-share from now until 2030.

    Moreover, with the White House’s eventual transition set to occur in January, the solar energy industry is teeming with excitement.

    A Brief Look into the Current Solar Energy Landscape

    By market capitalization, First Solar is the #1 industry manufacturer in the US. The organization ranks 10th globally. 

    China plays host to the top 6 solar panel manufacturers. More impressively, it’s also home to the top 4, with all being led by JinkoSolar.  

    SunRun – a San Francisco-based company – is the US’s top solar installer, fending off the recently Tesla-acquired SolarCity.

    Speaking of Tesla, investors find themselves drawn to Tesla’s solar stocks, as the company has begun installing solar panels. Furthermore, sizeable utility companies – such as NextEra Energy and the AES Corp – have been attractive for those looking to invest. 

    Thus far, 2016 has proven to be the peak year for solar installations, stemming from companies’ concerns over the Solar Investment Tax Credit (ITC) expiring. Then the policy was extended by Congress until 2021.

    So, while installations jumped to 14,000-plus MW of solar capacity in 2016, the next few years saw a decline.

    2019 displayed rebounded growth, eclipsing all previous years other than 2016. In the US, the industry is expected to hit $22.9 billion by 2025. 

    Below, this blog will shine a (solar) light on industry trends to keep an eye on in 2021:

    1.       Companies Will Keep Leveraging their Solar Tax Credits.

    Only half of the 90% of Americans desiring solar energy want to pay for it. Therefore, the industry is highly dependent on the 30% federal solar tax credits lasting until 2021. 

    Expect the government’s extension of this credit to pay dividends, as solar-demand keeps growing, and businesses witness the energy-saving value. 

    2.       Homeowners Will Take Noticing of the Soon-to-Expire Solar Tax Credits. 

    Congress might decide to extend the solar tax credits past 2021. Regardless of their decision, expect homeowners to leverage this incentive throughout the upcoming year when they know it’s still available. 

    Q3 of 2019 saw a record-high with the residential solar segment. There was enough installed capacity (71.3 GW) to power 13.5 million homes – for some added context. 

    3.       California’s Mandates Will Pay Dividends

    At the beginning of 2020, a rule was mandated in California. Newly constructed homes are required by law to have solar panels. The primary motivator is to help citizens acquire savings on utility bills.  

    This new regulation is expected to trigger more momentum across the solar industry.

    4.       Solar Installations will Broaden in Appeal. 

    It’s expected for solar installation demand to go beyond hyper-specific market segments in 2021. Non-utility businesses and developers will seek the beneficial tax credits before they potentially lose out on the opportunity in 2022.

    Fortune 500 companies have developed and are still crafting energy investment models, providing enticing investor-bait.

    5.       Traditional Energy Companies Will Diversify with Solar 

    Yes, traditional energy companies will continue to focus on what they do best. However, they’ll do so while utilizing renewable sources, such as solar.

    The visible solar presence in the US has been bolstered by the groundwork laid by European developers.

    With the demand for solar energy expected to skyrocket for years to come, it’s time to equip your organization with top-performing solar energy employees. Contact Anistar Technologies today to access the best available industry-specific talent on the job market.

    #candidate, #hiring, #solarenergy, #solarstaffing, hiring now, hiring solutions
    Avatar

    Anistar Technologies

    More posts by Anistar Technologies

    Related Post

    • 5 Biggest Trends in Wind Energy Heading into 2021 - Anistar

      5 Biggest Trends in Wind Energy Heading into 2021

      By Anistar Technologies | Comments are Closed

      Unlike many other industries in 2020, the wind industry grew dramatically, though not as much as predicted, admittedly. By June alone, 3.5 gigawatts of new wind farms were opened, showing that the need for windRead more

    • 6 Reasons You're Struggling to Find Infrastructure Talent - Anistar

      6 Reasons You’re Struggling to Find Infrastructure Talent

      By Anistar Technologies | Comments are Closed

      Did you know it takes, on average, 43 days for employers to hire a candidate for a vacant position? That’s 43 days where various functions and tasks in that role aren’t being executed or completed.Read more

    • Solar Energy Staffing: Three High-Demand Jobs Staffing

      Solar Energy Staffing: Three High-Demand Jobs

      By Anistar Technologies | Comments are Closed

      There’s no doubting the exponential growth and optimistic forecast throughout the solar industry. After all, the world continues to shift toward more green-friendly energy. Below are three sought-after jobs throughout this industry. Read on, andRead more

    • Benefits of Partnering With a Specialized Staffing Firm For Your Tower Technician Hiring - Anistar

      Benefits of Partnering With a Specialized Staffing Firm For Your Tower Technician Hiring

      By Cory Jensen | Comments are Closed

      To ensure your customers are receiving the coverage they rely on, your company requires a team of experienced technicians to keep your business running smoothly. However, finding those experienced technicians is much easier said thanRead more

    • Comparing Solar & Wind Jobs in 2020: What’s on the Horizon? - Anistar

      Comparing Solar & Wind Jobs in 2020: What’s on the Horizon?

      By Anistar Technologies | Comments are Closed

      Trivia: What’s more searched in Google, “solar energy jobs,” or “wind energy jobs?” The answer historically is solar jobs, but it appears that for the moment, wind jobs are trending. This post aims to exploreRead more

    NextPrevious

    Categories

    • Candidates
    • Careers
    • Contractors
    • Employee Resources
    • Employers
    • Hiring
    • Job Seekers
    • Recruiters
    • Safety
    • Security
    • Technology
    • Uncategorized

    Services

    Federal & Defense Staffing

    Infrastructure & Networking Staffing

    Solar Energy Staffing

    Wind Turbine Staffing

    Wireless Staffing

    Data Center Staffing

    ABOUT US

    Anistar Technologies is a national infrastructure staffing company, dedicated to our client partners in networking, structured cabling, audio/visual, security, electrical, VoIP and more.

    USEFUL LINKS

    • Search Jobs
    • Request Services
    • Contact Anistar

    RECENT BLOG POSTS

    • Two men in hard hats next to a solar panel

      The Top Challenge with Solar Recruiting: Lack of Knowledge

      When it comes to solar recruiting, finding top talent is rarely an

      20 January, 2022
    • Data Center Employee

      Data Centers Need to Find 300,000 More Staff by 2025

      The recent booming demand on data centers has created a two-pronged effect

      23 December, 2021

    STAY IN TOUCH

    CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS
    2002 N. Lois Avenue
    Suite 310
    Tampa, Florida 33607

    CONTACT A RECRUITER
    800.257.5597

    Best of Staffing Client Satisfaction 2021 - Anistar Staffing & Recruiting

    OUR REVIEWS

    ©2021 ANISTAR TECHNOLOGIES, INC. | ALL RIGHTS RESERVED | PRIVACY POLICY
    • HOME
    • ABOUT
      • Our Mission
      • Join the Anistar Team
      • Culture & Benefits
    • SERVICES
      • Staffing Solutions
      • Federal & Defense Staffing
      • Infrastructure & Network Staffing
      • Solar Staffing
      • Wind Energy Staffing
      • Wireless Staffing
      • Data Center Staffing
      • Request Services
      • Approve Time Reports
    • JOBS
      • Job Search
      • Working with Anistar
      • Apply Today
      • Employee Resources
    • BLOG
    • CONTACT
      • Locations
      • Get in Touch
    Anistar