Solar electric power generation
NAICS Code: 221114
BLS projects Solar electric power generation to grow +180.2% through 2034 - 177.8 points faster than the 2.4% average across 291 U.S. industries, faster-growing than 100% of them. It is one of the faster-growing industries in the dataset.
Where Solar electric power generation sits among all industries
Projected 2024-2034 growth across 291 U.S. industries (BLS). This industry is marked in rose.
Where Solar electric power generation sits by projected growth
Projected employment change across tracked industries
180.2% Top 1% higher than 99%+ of 291 industries
Industries, banded by projected growth
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Source BLS Employment Projections · 2026-05-15
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Signature: +180.2% projected BLS growth for Solar electric power generation .
Growth is projected above the typical industry, while the public-company sample in this sector is mid-sized - treat the listed firms as illustrative peers rather than a complete employer census.
NAICS 221114 · 16,900 workers (2024, ×1k) · source BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034. Employer AI grades are occupation-weighted scores from our SEC cohort, not automation predictions for every establishment in Solar electric power generation.
Peer Industries by Employment
How Solar electric power generation (NAICS 221114) compares to industries of similar size, ordered by 2024 BLS employment.
| Industry | 2024 | Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Audio and video equipment manufacturing | 19,100 | -3.6% |
| Other investment pools and funds | 18,900 | +7.5% |
| Scenic and sightseeing transportation, water | 17,600 | +0.9% |
| Solar electric power generation | 16,900 | +180.2% |
| Interurban and rural bus transportation | 16,200 | +2.8% |
| Technical and trade schools; state | 14,700 | +4.1% |
Peers are selected by similarity in 2024 employment. Figures in thousands. Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many people work in Solar electric power generation?
As of 2024, the Solar electric power generation industry employs approximately 16,900 workers in the United States, according to BLS Employment Projections data.
Is Solar electric power generation growing or declining?
The Solar electric power generation industry is projected to grow by 180.2% from 2024 to 2034, a net change of +30,400 jobs over the decade.
Which public companies sit near Solar electric power generation?
We have not yet matched a public-company cohort to Solar electric power generation. Browse the employer AI risk directory for sector-level peers.
How will AI affect the Solar electric power generation industry?
AI impact on the Solar electric power generation industry depends on the occupation mix inside it. View occupation-level AI exposure scores and employer risk grades for the measurable signals we publish.
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Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics Employment Projections 2024-2034; SEC employer metadata for AI grades Employment figures in thousands. Employer grades are occupation-weighted exposure scores, not firm automation forecasts