Solar and storage jobs hit 982,000 in EU, but deployment-driven growth seen peaking

Solar and battery storage supported nearly 1 million EU jobs in 2025, though forecasters expect employment to decline after 2030 as installation rates slow despite gains in operations, maintenance, and recycling work.

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34d PV Magazine Solar and storage accounted for nearly 1 million EU jobs in 2025 — Solar and battery storage supported 982,000 jobs in the EU in 2025, with PV accounting for 874,000 positions.

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