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Renewable Energy Technician

Renewable Energy Technicians install, commission and service solar PV, wind turbines and related balance-of-plant equipment across residential, commercial and utility projects in India. They work on-site with hands-on electrical/mechanical tasks, safety compliance and basic system diagnostics; growing deployment of renewables is increasing demand for skilled technicians nationwide.

Salary range
₹2.5–12 LPA
Job growth
high
Work type
Field
Paths to entry
3 routes

Actions for your grade

  • Choose science stream if planning engineering diploma/degree; consider vocational/ITI options.
  • Take basic electrical or solar workshops from local training centres.
  • Do a small project or internship with local solar installers to gain hands-on exposure.

Your complete path from Grade 10 to Renewable Energy Technician

Every step you need — from now to your first job.

B.Tech (Engineering) route
Science

Choose electives or projects in renewable energy, power electronics and solar/wind systems for technician-level roles or to move into supervisory positions.

  1. Now
    Science Stream
  2. Exams
    JEE Main or BITSAT or MHT CET
  3. Degree
    B.Tech in Electrical / Mechanical / Renewable Energy Engineering (4 years)
  4. Colleges
    IIT Bombay · IIT Kharagpur · BITS Pilani
  5. Career
    Renewable Energy Technician
Diploma (Polytechnic) route
Science

Diplomas emphasize practical skills and often include workshop training; many diploma holders work directly as field technicians.

  1. Now
    Science Stream
  2. Exams
    MHT CET
  3. Degree
    Diploma in Electrical / Mechanical / Renewable Energy (3 years)
  4. Colleges
    Government Polytechnic Mumbai · Delhi Government Polytechnic · State Polytechnic College
  5. Career
    Renewable Energy Technician
ITI / Certificate & skill courses
Science

Short-term accredited courses and industry certifications from MNRE/NSDC increase employability for entry-level technician roles.

  1. Now
    Science Stream
  2. Exams
    MHT CET
  3. Degree
    ITI Trade (Electrician) or short-term Certificate in Solar PV / Wind Technician (6 months–1 year)
  4. Colleges
    Industrial Training Institute Iti · National Institute of Solar Energy Training Centre · Skill Development Centre
  5. Career
    Renewable Energy Technician

Entrance exams

ExamEligibilityDifficultyWindow
JEE Main
NTA
Class 12 PCMVery HardJan & Apr
BITSAT
BITS Pilani
Class 12 PCM, 75%+HardMay-Jun
MHT CET
Maharashtra State CET Cell
Class 12 PCM (Maharashtra domicile preferred)MediumApr-May

Where to Study

Institutes known to offer this career pathway in India.

IIT Bombay
IIT Bombay
Central GovtMumbai, Maharashtra
JEE Advanced + JoSAA
IIT Kharagpur
BITS Pilani
BITS Pilani
Deemed UniversityPilani, Rajasthan
BITSAT
NIT Trichy
NIT Tiruchirappalli
Central GovtTiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu
JEE Main + JoSAA
Anna University
Anna University (CEG Campus)
State GovtChennai, Tamil Nadu
TNEA Counselling
Government Polytechnic Mumbai
Delhi Government Polytechnic
State Polytechnic College
Industrial Training Institute Iti
National Institute of Solar Energy Training Centre
Skill Development Centre
Recommendations only — verify eligibility, seat availability, and admission rules from official portals before applying.