There has never been a better time to be in solar energy. In 2025, the U.S. solar industry installed 43 gigawatts of new capacity, the fifth consecutive year solar led all energy sources in new electricity added to the American grid. Solar and storage together accounted for 79% of all new power capacity installed last year, and cumulative U.S. solar capacity is projected to nearly triple by 2036. The U.S. Energy Information Administration expects solar to make up 51% of all planned capacity additions in 2026 alone. Driven by surging demand from a public that increasingly wants clean, affordable, reliable power, the market is sending a clear signal: build more solar.
At Verogy, increasing demand for clean energy is something we experience every day. Since our founding in 2017, our company has grown substantially, expanding our project portfolio and bringing solutions to businesses, organizations, and communities looking to make the transition to clean energy. That growth reflects a national momentum that is real and accelerating.
The question we think about most is not whether solar will continue to grow, it is whether the clean energy industry will have the skilled, trained workforce to build it.
The U.S. solar industry needs 355,000 workers by 2026 to meet installation targets. The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects a 42% growth rate for solar PV installers through 2034 – among the fastest of any occupation in America. These are not just job openings. They are career opportunities in one of the most dynamic, future-facing industries in the country. Solar and clean energy offer workers something increasingly rare: stable, well-compensated employment in a field that is growing and making a difference in the world. That is a powerful story and we need to tell it louder.
At Verogy, we have seen firsthand what happens when the right training meets the right opportunity. The people who join our team don’t just fill roles, they grow into leaders, bring fresh perspectives, and help us deliver better projects.
We are fortunate to have built a team of skilled professionals who have helped us grow and deliver exceptional results for our clients. That good fortune has not been accidental, it reflects years of intentional investment in finding, developing, and retaining great people. But we also know that as demand for solar continues to accelerate, the entire industry will need to work harder and smarter to ensure that pipeline of talent keeps pace.
That is why we are committed to partnering with policymakers, educators, community colleges, and workforce development organizations to expand what is possible for the next generation of solar professionals. Apprenticeship programs, vocational training pathways, and pre-apprenticeship pipelines already exist, what accelerates all of it is collaboration and a shared sense of urgency about the opportunity in front of us.
State leaders who want to create jobs and deliver affordable energy should see solar workforce development as one of the most effective tools available. Educators who want to prepare students for stable, growing careers should be pointing them toward clean energy. And developers like Verogy can play an important role in supporting these efforts as industry partners that both rely on talent and also help build it.
The pipeline of solar growth in our state and country is extraordinary. The opportunity to build a workforce that rises to meet it is equally extraordinary. We are ready to do our part because the best days of clean energy are ahead of us, and with the right people in place, there is no limit to what we can build.
