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I wish to work with renewable energy; for that I searched which career to study in the university. I found that many universities stated that a mayor in renewable energy is not the right choice but instead as a minor with either Electrical or Mechanical engineering. I have read how each mayor does but I can’t still decide.
Could someone help me please.
P.S. I wish to work on big projects for the generation on energy like the "Andasol Solar Power Station"

Most people actually doing work in "renewable energy" are doing either electrical or mechanical engineering. It depends where your interests lie.

Electrical engineers work on things like inverter technology… changing out of phase alternators to in-sync SC power, things like power re-generation in car braking, power distribution… etc.

Mechanical engineers design the wind & water turbines (along with fluid/aeronautical engineers), solar following systems, and such.

Chemical engineers are working on more efficient batteries (very very important), more efficient conversion from solar to electricity, high temp fluids for focused solar arrays, fuel cells.. and such.

Megatronics Engineers are both electrical/mechanical and work on the new technology of hybrid electrical/mechanical mechanisms, like solar aiming systems, turbine’s dynamic pitch control… and so on.

As you can see, renewable energy uses a lot of engineering backgrounds, and unless you want to get pigeonholed into one little job, your best bet is to get both electrical & mechanical backgrounds, then study, on your own, the areas that interest you. You won’t really take off in the industry until you get a job and your hands dirty.

Solar powered LED lighting will allow communities and villages to come together after dark will provide significant benefits. In particular, Philips mini floodlighting solution, featuring eight LED floodlights suspended from four portable poles, has been designed for areas with limited or no access to electricity. Power comes from solar-powered batteries, and the system is therefore completely sustainable.

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Greg Zanis Interview on the EV cast #94 Monday October 6th @ 12:00 PM

Electric Car The Dream Car – Dreamcar123 With energy prices going through the roof, it’s time to consider what we can do about it. Dreamcar is a practical auto concept that is using existing technology adapted to it. With our Dreamcar we are putting 80 batteries into a single auto frame that will have a lot of energy storage. This auto frame is built for one reason. To prove that this more batteries can make this car go long range. and the frame is made to hold this amount of batteries. The frame wraps around all four wheels to protect them. This auto has a new power configuration that includes four independent electrical motors. Each motor will drive a single wheel. This motor design is made so that it fits into the hub of the wheels. The motors are fixed onto the frame and do not include a steering system. There will be no more rack and pinion no tie-rods, no power steering system, no pumps or belts. Instead, there will be a joystick for steering. This is much like a bobcat bulldozer. The faster the motors go on one side makes the car turn. This auto will be able to turn around on a spot. Making turning in tight places easy. You will see this Dreamcar in our shop here in ILLINOIS. the photo’s show the frame under construction. They also show the completed auto. The body is made of 1/2″ thick Luxon bullet-proof plexy type glass. This car has been built for maximum protection of the driver. This is the new NASCAR-type frame and cage that is now being used. The driver is in the center of the car to protect him from any side impact. there is also a nosecone made of thick steel bars and Luxon. The car has been called “Like a space-ship.” at night the body (white) is lit from the inside to make the car very visible for safety. A dreamcar can be seen going in any direction. We could go on explaining this auto for a long time so instead we are now building the DREAMCAR.

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Taking a motor from an old exercise treadmill and some PVC pipe, John Park constructs a wind-powered generator. The electrical power may not be enough to get your home off the grid, but the great thing about the project is how it explains in simple terms the technology involved in turning wind into free electricity.

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Todays Technology Solar Electric Battery Powered and Wind Power Passager Van that an individual tells about building himself.

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