Certain employment opportunities in the photovoltaic (PV) energy sector compensate workers with a daily allowance intended to cover expenses such as lodging, meals, and incidentals when they are required to work away from their permanent residence. For example, a solar panel installer assigned to a project site several hours from their home base might receive a predetermined amount each day to offset the costs of being on location.
This type of compensation can be advantageous to both the employer and the employee. For employers, it can facilitate the recruitment of skilled labor for projects in remote locations or areas with high living costs. For employees, it provides financial assistance to offset travel-related expenses and can potentially increase their overall compensation package. Historically, this arrangement has been used in various industries requiring temporary work at different sites, and its application in the renewable energy sector reflects the industry’s growth and demand for a mobile workforce.
