David asks…
I need help with a renewable energy major.?
Morning,
I have a pretty common question. What should I major in so that I can get a job that involves renewable energy maybe work with the nrel to help the military . I have been accepted to the Naval Academy and I do not have much to choose from. Your help is appreciated.
Sincerely,
Ben
The Expert answers:
I have a good one, trash power because there is so much trash we could finally get rid of it
Mark asks…
Given UK’s desperate need for renewable energy, isn’t it time we crushed the NIMBY brigade?
The windfarm factory on the Isle of Wight has closed (500 jobs lost) because NIMBY objectors made the company’s UK operations unprofitable. The Severn Barrage project is continually delayed by skilled and selfish stalling of planning processes. It’s the same all over Britain; those objectors want the benefits of low-cost energy and to ride their hobby-horses as well.
Our oil and gas is running out; Thatcher destroyed our coal mines. Where DO those NIMBY people think our energy will come from?
The Expert answers:
It’s got to come from Nuclear energy. So called ‘Green’ renewable energies are useless because they don’t take into consideration basic facts and numbers.
Look at it this way: In order for the UK to meet it’s requirements for the % of energy production created by green energy (I think it’s 35% by 2020) as ratified by the EU, the Government would have to cover the UK in twice the number of wind turbines that are currently in the WORLD, let alone the UK. This means they would have to build 3 per day every day until 2020 to reach the target. And the current rate for building and installing a windmill? 1 per week. And the wind production at full speed and capacity would only be the same as 5 small coal-fired power stations.
So that means with natural fossil fuel production running out, we would have either harness methane production from livestock farms, or use nuclear energy. But those take 10 years to build (I don’t know why, but surely they shouldn’t take that long), so I do believe that we could suffer another winter of discontent.
Sandra asks…
What entry-level job positions are there to apply for in a renewable energy company?
Something you don’t have to have direct experience or a degree for…
Anyone know?
The Expert answers:
As most companies, there are various positions needed for it’s operations. They need someone to do the paper workd, they need someone to work out their finances, they need lawyer to take care the the legal aspects. They also need salesmen, engineer in various fields and a lot dozen more positions..
Maria asks…
where i can find job as renewable energy engineer?
The Expert answers:
Do a google search for “green jobs” “environmental jobs” “renewable energy jobs” and other such combinations there are companies which deal solely in environmental jobs. You could also search for companies which manufacture these products many have an employment section on their website.
James asks…
Degree type — Renewable Energy?
What degree type would be recommended for a career in renewable energy? Also, what jobs would be available?
The Expert answers:
Civil engineering for building structures (like towers, water wheels/dams, whatnot). Since you’re specifically interested in renewable energy, you might also look into electrical engineering. That will teach you how electricity can be generated and, more importantly, stored.
Making a wind turbine, for instance, is all about generating electromagnetic energy.
Good luck!
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