For example the median expected annual pay for a typical Geologist I in the United States is $43,492, so 50% of the people who perform the job of Geologist I in the United States are expected to make less than $43,492. Source: HR Reported data as of March 31, 2017.
The Planta Solar 20 (PS20) solar power plant is pictured here alongside its older cousin, PS10. Located in Sanlucar la Mayor, Spain, it once held the title of the world's most powerful solar power tower, until the Ivanpah Solar Power Facility in California was switch on in 2014. The Spanish 20-megawatt (MW) solar power tower was completed back in 2009, and has the capacity to power 10,000 homes.
Below we look at some of the top solar energy companies today. Solar panels on Chinaâs Birdâs Nest Olympic stadium were supplied by one of the worldâs top solar companies, Suntech. Suntech was one of Chinaâs first solar energy companies and is now the worldâs largest silicon solar panel producer. The company has grown quickly since its establishment in September 2001 and now has a presence in 80 countries worldwide and a dynamic research and development team spread across five countries.