This report presents the results of the first annual jobs census for the decentralised renewable energy (DRE) sector, which includes a range of solutions that allow for the generation and distribution of clean electricity at or near end-user communities. Scaling this sector, now widely acknowledged as a critical part of rural electrification and universal energy access, requires a skilled, engaged workforce. With adequate policy and financial support, the DRE sector could contribute directly to ameliorating high unemployment in emerging economies and least developed countries. However, little data exists to support such targeted policy. Power for All. thus, conducted an inaugural jobs census in 2018, which captures DRE employment data from 2017, to establish a baseline that explores the linkage between clean, universal energy access (SDG 7) and decent work (SDG 8), with a particular focus on the role of DRE technologies. Based on survey findings, this report explains the current DRE workforce landscape, from employment estimates to skills needs, and lays the groundwork for raising awareness about the available jobs in energy access, and the need to build a strong workforce that has access to decent work and social protection.