What type of engineering degree would i have to do to work in renewable energy?

Question

Ie Hydroelectric plants, wind farms, tidal etc et

haha thanks, renewable energy is the way forward!

Answer 1

Mmm.. since energy can't be destroyed just converted into another type, or according to Einstein, matter; someone's talking b.......

In answer to your question, it depends..

If you want to build Hydroelectric : Civil.

For wind farms, tidal etc... either Heavy Electrical or Heavy Mechanical. I suppose Chemical for bio-fuels as well.

I think you may be able to do some specialised Renewable courses at some institutions as well.

It's up to you.

Answer 2

To work on renewable energy, better take up mechanical engineering and proceed to electrical if you still have the need for more knowledge. The drive machine for generators and hydroelectric plants are basically mechanical.

Answer 3

Electrical Engineering course has renewable energy as an optional subject on the seventh semester or final year in some colleges, just like AI, though it is not taught as a core subjuct in mainline courses in colleges. After you graduate, you can join these hydroelectric plant or etc....

Answer 4

Electrical, mechanical, and civil engineering all have applications in the energy sources you are interested in. Electrical engineering is the most obvious. Mechanical engineers are required to design the power trains to transmit the energy from the natural process (wind, tides, gravitational attraction of water, etc.) into torque applied to the generator. Finally, civil engineers are employed to design the structure of the facilities such as tidal or river dams.

Good luck with your schooling and career. The world needs more people motivated by ethics!

Answer 5

Try a slightly different tack than traditional engineering.

Consider "Engineering Systems" (see: esd.mit.edu).

While the technical aspects of renewable are important, there is a large social and economic impact that also needs to be considered. The issues of "not in my backyard" may be more difficult to overcome than the technical issue of designing a more efficient turbine blade.

What infrastructure impacts will happen as the results of renewables? One issue is that motor fuel taxes pay for road construction and repair (in the US). If everyone starts driving electric cars, how will the roads be financed?

The social and economic issues will require a technical background, but I think finding the solutions will be much more challenging and rewarding than the technical solutions.

Strive for a solid foundation in math, science and engineering, but at the same time study sociology and economics.

Answer 6

Electrical and then maybe mechanical engineering. Civil would be a support to the search for renewable sources.

Answer 7

Electrical Engineering with an emphasis in Power. Simple.

Answer 8

I heard from a careers guidance teacher that all engineering degrees are about 80% the same so it wouldnt matter too much.
my dad is well into renewables and he has no degree! you should get a job if you are just clued into whats going on the renewable industry

Answer 9

YAY!!! Somebody out there cares about the environment and is doing something about it! THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!! Good for you! Big pat on the back. I don't know what kind of degree you'd need to get, but I wish you more than the best of luck!

Answer 10

No such thing as renewable energy its a myth you cant renew energy once its been used just continue to exploit a source.
Learn this before taking any degree