Renewable Energy Scientist

The UK is increasingly moving towards new energy supplies and some estimates suggest we could produce more than enough power using wind and solar by 2050. However, to get there we will need scientists working behind the scenes, to develop the technology and help to get it built.

“I think there's going to be huge investments required in the energy transition,” says Professor Frey. “And that doesn't just involve replacing what we currently have. It also means meeting future energy needs which are going to grow with artificial intelligence, the metaverse and new technologies.”

As well as jobs for scientists, Professor Frey says there will be jobs in construction, “Solar panel installers, for example, have been one of the fastest growing jobs in recent years.”

In the classroom, the sciences and maths are a good start for anyone interested in becoming a renewable energy scientist.