Sandy asks…
How do I get a job in the renewable energy field, e.g. wind power?
I have an MS in engineering, 20 years experience, mostly in the software business working with clients in a teaching/consulting role. What education/experience is required for wind energy and how do I get it?
The Expert answers:
An Electrical engineering or Mechanical engineering degree would be key, since renewable energy is about electrical generation and about structural integrity.
But I doubt that more specialized engineering is required, other than experience.
Sharon asks…
renewable energy ??!?
what’s the name of the job of people that research new ways of renewable energy?
The Expert answers:
Well whatever it is they don’t have a clue !? Seeing as the sun has 4000 billion years of energy available before it starts to fade, which could easily be used if every building had some form of solar panels, to provide free electricity globally. And despite the fact that the earth is 70% water and that is two parts Hydrogen they can’t get to grips with electrolysis (lol i can’t spell it) which the ancient egyptians may have discovered due to findings of lead in clay pots similar to car batteries which produce hydrogen from water; as a clean burning fuel !? Sheeez they can’t even find enough land to
plant Bio Fuel nor places to park wind turbines formerly known as windmills or water wheels in the sea . Who on Earth would want Free energy when they can pay for fossil fuels at extortianate prices !?
Mary asks…
Do Renewable Energy Industries have the power to create jobs: Manufacturing, High Tech, Installers, Marketing?
The Expert answers:
Almost all industry has the power to create jobs. Most of the jobs created by what is called American industry are in other countries. Small Business probably creates more good jobs than big business and we need to support them and help them grow by buying their products instead of foreign made whenever possible.
Ruth asks…
I am looking for a renewable energy engineering job in Brisbane, does anyone know any company which is hiring?
Good Day,
I would like to introduce myself as Eric Chua, a recent Electrical
Engineer graduate from the University of Queensland with 2nd Upper Honours and the winner of the Best Thesis in Power Engineering 2006 among five universities in IEEE Queensland. I am currently a self funded wind power researcher.
It would be great if you could help by advising or suggesting some companies in Brisbane, Australia which have a focus on Renewable Energy (esp Wind) technology.
Also, I will really appreciate it if you think there is someone I could contact in Brisbane. It would be great if you have any information about this.
You can see my proposal on the Global warming issue on,
http://www.changethis.com/proposals/918
http://www.outerheavens.blogspot.com
and creative portfolio (graphic designer and engineering projects) on
http://www.ericyanshan.blogspot.com
http://www.superworldchanging.blogspot.com
Much Thanks,
Eric Chua
Brisbane, Australia
p.s: your advice will be appreciated too!
The Expert answers:
Have you tried to do an on line job search?
That might turn up something for you.
Best of luck
Lisa asks…
Effect of using renewable energy on the economy?
I’m doing a project for my economics class and I have to explain several different ways in which transitioning to renewable energy and relying less on fossil fuels will effect the economy. So far all I really have is that it will create more jobs. I have to be able to write a 5 page paper on this. Please help, this is due tomorrow!
The Expert answers:
Using less coal will mean fewer coal miners.
Using less petroleum will mean fewer guys working on those deep ocean well drilling rigs.
Using more Wind will mean more money for the farmers that have windmills on their land. And Studying the effects of killing birds from the blades.
Using more solar will mean lots more folks trained on how to install solar panels.
All this also means changes in College courses to prepare for degrees in these areas.
Less petroleum imported will mean a better balance of payments for Commerce.
Less petroleum means less reliance on Air transport and a shift to higher speed trains.
Airplanes are one of the least efficient users of petroleum. Soon Air travel will be only for the very important, rich or for a very infrequent trip.
People will live closer to work unless public transit is available.
If we go to food based crops for energy it will mean we starve people and start wars over food. (BAD idea)
conservation will be very IN due to the higher cost per watt from renewable sources.
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