Installateur de Panneaux Photovoltaïques.

Photovoltaic Panel Installer — in-house professional module

The Installateur de Panneaux Photovoltaïques programme prepares students for careers in the Electrical & Industrial sector. The training is delivered at Enerlab Academy in Asnières-sur-Seine, 15 minutes from central Paris.

Level—

Duration1 year

FormatWork-study · Initial

Volume800 h

RecognitionRNCP title

Programme overview

Over one year, through work-study (apprenticeship or professionalisation contract) or initial training, the curriculum combines theoretical instruction, hands-on workshop sessions, and company placements. Work-study programmes are fully funded by the employer (OPCO), with a regulated minimum monthly salary.

Upon completion, graduates enter the job market rapidly thanks to Enerlab Academy's network of over 500 partner companies in the Île-de-France region, or continue into further education.

Programme objectives

Goals of the programme:

Master solar panel installation techniques
Understand safety standards and applicable regulations
Learn the fundamentals of photovoltaic electricity
Know how to size a photovoltaic system
Carry out maintenance and troubleshooting

Admission & prerequisites

Required prerequisites and selection procedure:

CAP/BEP in electrical trades or equivalent professional experience
Good physical fitness for working at height
Sense of responsibility and rigour
Driving licence (category B) often required
Application by file and motivational interview

Detailed programme

Detailed teaching content:

Module	Year 1	Coef.
Électricité et réseaux courant continu	60h	4
Technologie photovoltaïque	50h	5
Dimensionnement d'installations solaires	40h	4
Normes et réglementations (NF C 15-100, UTE C 15-712)	30h	3
Sécurité et travail en hauteur (habilitation B2V)	35h	4
Mise en service et raccordement réseau	40h	4
Maintenance préventive et corrective	30h	3
Ateliers pratiques sur toiture et au sol	80h	5

Skills acquired

Operational skills developed:

Career outcomes

Direct access to qualified positions on the market.

Photovoltaic panel installer Renewable energy technician Solar installation advisor Photovoltaic maintenance technician Specialist photovoltaic electrician

Salaries & sectors

Average gross annual salary

Junior (0–2 years)

24 000 – 28 000 € / year

Experienced (3–5 years)

28 000 – 33 000 € / year

Senior (5+ years)

38 000 – 48 000 € / year

Sources: APEC, France Travail, INSEE 2024 — gross annual salaries in Île-de-France.

Hiring sectors

IT Services Companies

Telecom operators (Orange, SFR, Free, Bouygues)

EDF, Enedis, GRDF (energy & distribution)

Electrical contractors (construction, industry)

Industrial maintenance (automotive, aerospace)

Industry 4.0 — automation & robotics

Cybersecurity (CERT, SOC, audit)

Renewable energies (solar, wind, hydro)

Sessions 2026-2027

Fall intake

September 2026 start

Applications until 30 Sept 2026 · late entry until 30 Nov 2026

Winter intake

18 January 2027 start

Enrolments until 31 Jan 2027 (or until seats fill) · late entry until 28 Feb 2027

Installateur de Panneaux Photovoltaïques.