Sector
Power
Keyword

Solar Energy System Designer

Minimum Graduate 

Minimum experience of up to 3 years in a relevant field

The tasks a Solar Energy System Designer is expected to perform include:

Designing the solar domestic hot water and space heating systems for new and existing structures

Applying knowledge of energy requirements of structure, local climatological conditions, solar technology and thermodynamics to design the system

Estimating the energy requirements based on analysis of utility bills of the structure

Calculating the thermal efficiency of the structure and prevailing climatological conditions

Determining the type of solar system such as water, glycol or silicone

Calculating the on-site heat generating capacity of different solar panels 

Arranging the location of solar system components such as panel, pumps and storage tanks

Minimizing the length and number of direction changes in the pipes

Reconstructing the existing structure according to the new updates

Studying engineering tables to determine the size of pipes

Pumping the required flow rate of materials to maintain the solar panels

Specifying the type of electrical controls such as differential thermostat, temperature sensors and solenoid valves, to be used

Drawing the wiring, piping and other diagrams by making use of the drafting tools

Inspecting the structures to compile data used in the solar system design 

Setting the structure's angle of alignment with the sun and temperature of the incoming cold water

Inspecting the construction of the system to ensure adherence to design specifications

Skilled in designing the solar domestic hot water system

Knowledge of the space heating systems 

Knowledge of assessing local climatological conditions, solar technology and thermodynamics

Proficient in calculating the heat generating capacity of different solar panels

Ability to judge the optimum size and type of panels that would meet the energy requirements

Skilled in using drafting tools

Knowledge of different types of solar systems

Knowledge of different components of the solar system

Not required

Analytical thinker

Attention to detail

Energetic

Hardworking

Creative 

It is not a desk job

Need not handle a team

Local travelling is necessary

Part-time work and contractual jobs maybe available

Work from home option is not available

Working hours
Companies usually work for 5/6 days a week and 8/9 hours everyday. This may vary from company to company

Shift system maybe available

Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?
No

This job is not considered hazardous or dangerous

One may develop occupational hazards such as stress on eyes, mental and physical strain, joint pains, etc. if not taken care of

For candidates with experience - INR 20,000 per month to INR 40,000 per month

(These figures are indicative and subject to change)

Power Industry in India

The electricity sector in India had an installed capacity of 261.006 GW as of February 2015 and generated around 961.777 BU for the period of April 2014 to February 2015. India became the world's third largest producer of electricity in the year 2013 with 4.8% global share in electricity generation, surpassing Japan and Russia. Renewable power plants constituted 27.80% of the total installed capacity and non-renewable power plants constituted the remaining 72.20%. India generated around 967 tetra watts (967,150.32 GW) of electricity.

India is densely populated and has high solar insolation as it is an ideal combination for using solar power in India. Moreover, other energy resources are relatively scarce. In the solar energy sector, some large projects have been proposed, and a 35,000 km2 (14,000 sq. mi) area of the Thar Desert has been set aside for solar power projects, sufficient to generate 700 to 2,100 GW.

Considering these figures it is safe to say that ventures in the solar manufacturing industry are and will be really profitable in the future so the demand for Solar Energy System Designer is there.

Solar system installation companies

Cities and towns across India