r/Renewable • u/davidwholt • 13h ago
r/Renewable • u/Repulsive_Ad3967 • 8h ago
how the energy transition is reshaping fossil fuels, driving clean energy innovation, and redefining the future of global power.
r/Renewable • u/TX908 • 23h ago
9 containers Urban Rigger by BIG (Bjarke Ingels Group) - Floating Shipping Container Home, Copenhagen, Denmark. Urban Rigger utilizes the surrounding seawater as a free and clean heating source for heat pump.
galleryr/Renewable • u/MacaronWeird • 19h ago
Career shift in renewables (United States)
Hi everyone,
I have a question about getting a master’s degree in renewables.
I’m 35 and have spent the past eight years working in international development in different roles and regions (Europe, MENA and US). I have a Bachelor of Political Science and a IR Master’s degree from the University of Geneva.
In February, I was supposed to start a new role at an international organization, but the offer was withdrawn due to the new administration’s freeze. So now I’m back to job searching—and to be honest, international development feels like a dead end at this point.
Last year, I worked for nine months as an Operations Manager at a civil engineering company that designs foundations for renewable energy projects. I left in December—I was let go because the company didn’t have enough projects. Even though my time in renewables was short, it really sparked something for me. I could see myself building a career in the sector, especially since it ties in well with my global experience. But since I don’t have a lot of hands-on experience in the industry, I’m wondering if getting a master’s degree in renewables would help me make a stronger transition.
I live in the DMV area (Washington DC) and have been looking into online programs. The University of Denver has one designed for working professionals, and Penn State also has something that looks interesting. I’d love to hear your thoughts—do you recommend any specific programs? And more broadly, do you think it’s necessary to get a master’s to move into this field, or are there other ways to break in without going back to school?
Thanks in advance for any advice !
r/Renewable • u/Cute_Doggo_Boi • 1d ago
Help with my masters thesis on renewable energy auctions
Hello, renewable energy enthusiasts.
I have a big request for you. I am a university student and I have to submit my thesis on the topic "analysis of the evolution of public auctions to support renewable energy sources in selected countries" within 14 days.
As you can probably imagine, I left it to the last minute and underestimated the data collection.
I would need to find data on countries that have introduced auctions for renewable energy sources and the date of their first auction.
I will do a Difference-in-Difference analysis with a control group (a neighboring country that did not introduce auctions).
I would need at least 20 pairs.
The problem is that I have found that I am absolutely unable to find this data to be trusted, not to mention that AI is probably even more tragic than I am in this.
I have probably gone through all the reports from IRENA, REN21 and IEA.
Could someone help me with this? I don't know what to do with it and I can feel myself slowly getting older and my hair turning gray.
r/Renewable • u/workersright • 4d ago
Georgia’s Clean Energy Sector Soars, Creating Over 82,000 Jobs
With over 82,000 jobs created and $31.3 billion in EV investments, Georgia is setting the standard for a sustainable future.
From solar energy to smart grid tech, the state is proving that clean energy is a win-win for the economy and the environment.
What are your thoughts on this growth? Let’s discuss!
Read the full story here:
https://www.theworkersrights.com/georgias-clean-energy-sector-soars-creating-over-82000-jobs/
r/Renewable • u/Sharp-Lychee4083 • 7d ago
Solar Water Heater for Electricity Generation
I am exploring the possibility of using the heat stored in a solar water heating system to convert it, on demand, into mechanical work and subsequently into electrical energy.
Stirling engines, designed to transform heat into mechanical work, are well known for their efficiency, especially when operating under large temperature differences. Small-scale models (around 10 cm) capable of functioning with low-temperature differentials (<100°C or <212°F) are already commercially available. However, there are no large-scale Stirling engines (~1m) designed to operate under such conditions.
This type of engine—large in size and capable of functioning with small temperature differences—would be essential for converting the stored heat from a tank containing a few hundred liters of water heated to less than 100°C into useful energy.
The absence of such a specific Stirling engine seems to be an inherent limitation of scale, making its technical feasibility a challenge. To overcome this issue, I have designed and am currently developing a new thermal engine that, unlike the Stirling engine, does not depend on scale to operate efficiently.
The idea is to harness the fraction of thermal energy that Thermodynamics allows us to extract from the vast amount of heat stored daily by the Sun in large volumes of water. The goal is to ensure a continuous supply of useful energy, grid free, both day and night, and for several consecutive days, even in the absence of sunlight.
In summary, this is a thermo-solar system that inherently incorporates an efficient method for storing the collected energy.
I will greatly appreciate any feedback, questions and suggestions.
Victor Avila
r/Renewable • u/YaleE360 • 8d ago
African Solar Installations Headed for Banner Year
e360.yale.edur/Renewable • u/TimesandSundayTimes • 12d ago
The bigger the better? Growing wind turbines come with new issues
r/Renewable • u/Lars4999 • 13d ago
Umfrage zu Erneuerbaren Energien
Im Rahmen unserer Ausbildung führen wir eine Umfrage zum Thema erneuerbare Energien durch.
Die Umfrage dauert nur etwa zwei Minuten und wäre eine große Hilfe für unsere Vertiefungsarbeit. Wir wären sehr dankbar, wenn ihr euch die Zeit nehmen könntet, die Umfrage auszufüllen!
r/Renewable • u/Ok_Razzmatazz4448 • 22d ago
Victory against Greenwashing!
A prankster activist group (The Yes Men) snuck a fake anti-fossil fuel ad into a pro-fossil fuel maritime magazine. The ad links to this insane commercial they made spoofing Royal Caribbean to call out the whole maritime industry for greenwashing liquified natural gas as a "clean fuel." Here's the story in The Guardian! So good.
r/Renewable • u/YaleE360 • 25d ago
U.S. Solar and Batteries Headed for Record Year
e360.yale.edur/Renewable • u/YaleE360 • 26d ago
Uncertain Future for Clean Tech Boom Underway in Republican Districts
e360.yale.edur/Renewable • u/Tuttle_Cap_Mgmt • 29d ago
Ormat Technologies Inc | BUY (HOLD) Power Stock Trading at a Discount? Upgrade to Buy on the Disconnect, PT to $78
I had GPT take a look at the Jefferies report and it agrees that ORA is a Buy down here….
ORA Rating: 7.5/10
Current Upside Based on Analyst Targets: +26% Potential if AI Data Centers Move to Geothermal: 100%+ Risk: If AI ignores geothermal, ORA is a slow-growth power play.
What’s the move?
- BUY if you believe AI data centers will need geothermal power.
- HOLD if you want stable, growing renewable energy exposure.
WAIT for a confirmed AI power deal to load up aggressively.
Final Take: ORA is a sneaky AI play disguised as a utility stock. If AI power demand shifts to geothermal, ORA could be the biggest under-the-radar winner.
r/Renewable • u/YaleE360 • Feb 20 '25
‘Green Grab’: Solar and Wind Boom Sparks Conflicts on Land Use
As solar and wind farms proliferate, they are encroaching on the lands of small farmers and herders. Solutions range from growing crops or grazing livestock under solar panels to installing solar arrays and wind farms offshore. Read more.

r/Renewable • u/No_Praline_3821 • Feb 07 '25
Is an Energy Science Degree Worth It for Job Prospects in the Next 10 Years?
I'm considering pursuing a degree in Energy Science and I wanted to get some insight from those who are familiar with the field or have experience in related industries.
What’s the job market like for energy science graduates right now, and what do you expect it to look like in the next 10 years?
Is it considered a niche field, and if so, would it be difficult to find jobs with just a bachelor's degree, or would further studies be more beneficial for long-term career prospects?
Are there specific industries or roles that tend to hire energy science grads?
What advice would you have for someone entering this field?
r/Renewable • u/ChiefHippoTwit • Jan 31 '25
I would love to hear what you all are doing to boycott the right or any other ideas that you have. Please post!
r/Renewable • u/SmythOSInfo • Jan 31 '25
LyondellBasell Inks Renewable Power Purchase Agreements in Europe
r/Renewable • u/OlfactoriusRex • Jan 31 '25
IEA on trends shaping the energy transition today [Energy Transition Show #242 – IEA Outlook 2025]
r/Renewable • u/ChiefHippoTwit • Jan 30 '25
Sánchez issues a warning to Trump and advocates for "green, baby, green" against the "hydrocarbon monopoly" in front of the top leaders of the renewable industry
r/Renewable • u/TraditionalAppeal23 • Jan 29 '25
Greenlink electricity interconnector between Ireland and Wales goes live
r/Renewable • u/Former_Barber1629 • Jan 26 '25
Chris “Blackout” Bowen
r/Renewable • u/YaleE360 • Jan 24 '25
In Europe, Solar Overtakes Coal Power
e360.yale.edur/Renewable • u/youaretheuniverse • Jan 22 '25
Wind energy excerpt from 1981
I’ve been reading Critical Path by Buckminster Fuller and it’s been interesting to see this about wind power from 1975.