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29 th February 2012

Insider’s Guide to Renewable Energy: Careers Event Katie Wray Teaching Fellow for Enterprise Faculty of Science, Agriculture and Engineering. 29 th February 2012. Introduction. World’s energy demand is likely to rise by over 50% between now and 2030 (IEA)

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29 th February 2012

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  1. Insider’s Guide to Renewable Energy: Careers EventKatie WrayTeaching Fellow for EnterpriseFaculty of Science, Agriculture and Engineering 29th February 2012

  2. Introduction • World’s energy demand is likely to rise by over 50% between now and 2030 (IEA) • Extraction of oil and gas at current rate not sustainable • Dependence on fossil fuels • Development of RE making an impact • Exciting time to join the industry… • 135,000 directly employed in UK energy sector • Rapid technological advances • Continues to flourish in economic downturn

  3. Introduction – North East • North East active region for renewable energy • Investment in Renewable energy industry • New and Renewable Energy – Offshore Wind • Low Carbon Vehicles • http://www.investnortheastengland.co.uk/

  4. Today’s event • Renewable Energy employment opportunities • Destination of NCL students working in Renewable Energy • Self-employment and consultancy • Opportunity to hear case studies from our graduates and others working in RE

  5. Roles in Renewables • Commercial roles (finance, marketing etc.) • Technical roles: • Engineering (most disciplines) • Geosciences (earth scientists) • Environmental Sciences

  6. Energy Companies • Integrated energy companies • Oil and Gas companies • Nuclear Companies • Renewables Companies • Solar, wind, wave, tidal, biofuel, geothermal • Wind dominates UK • Companies that develop technologies • Energy companies • Utilities companies • Universities

  7. Destinations of NCL Students working in Renewable Energy industry BuroHappold, BathCabinet Office BermudaCommunity Energy SolutionsDBpxFellsideCHPPlant, CumbriaEAGAEcoenergyEconnectGentoo GreenGeorge F White, AlnwickGroundwork North EastInherent Energy IT Power Ltd, BristolMark Group Ltd, LeicesterNaREC, Blyth Noble Denton Europe LtdNorth Energy AssociatesPB PowerPLN-State Owned electricity Co, IndonesiaPrice Waterhouse CooperScottish Power RenewablesSEaB Energy Ltd, HantsSemplice Energy, ReadingSinclair Knight MerzTNEI Services Ltd Vent Energy Investments, PolandVeolia Environmental ServicesZoi Environment Network

  8. What Newcastle students could bring to the industry? • Access to expertise in new and renewable energy • Skills and knowledge required for industry • Analytical skills and ability to solve problems • Interpersonal and team skills • Drive and determination • Ability to think commercially • Innovative thinking for a growing industry • Technical skills • Real-world project opportunities

  9. Enjoy the event…

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