renewable energy
The different types of energy sources which cannot be depleted, such as wind, solar, water, biomass, and biofuel energy. The different technologies used to implement these types of energy to an increasing degree, such as wind turbines, hydroelectric dams, photovoltaics, and concentrated solar power.
renewable energy — the different types of energy sources which cannot be depleted, such as wind, solar, water, biomass, and biofuel energy. McKinsey's Skill Change Index places it in the declining band (SCI 50.78/100) — a skill likely to fall in demand as AI and automation cover more of its ground by 2030. ESCO classifies it as a cross-sector (useful across many industries) skill within knowledge. It is currently listed by 11 occupations in our catalogue, including Wind turbine service technicians, electric power generation engineer, energy assessor, and energy conservation officer.
Occupations that require renewable energy
Showing top 11 of 11 occupations · ranked by India employment volume, then AI-durability.
Frequently asked questions
What is renewable energy?
The different types of energy sources which cannot be depleted, such as wind, solar, water, biomass, and biofuel energy. The different technologies used to implement these types of energy to an increasing degree, such as wind turbines, hydroelectric dams, photovoltaics, and concentrated solar power.
What category of skill is renewable energy?
ESCO classifies renewable energy under the knowledge category, specifically in the electricity and energy subcategory.
Is renewable energy an AI-durable skill?
McKinsey's Skill Change Index places it in the declining band (SCI 50.78/100) — a skill likely to fall in demand as AI and automation cover more of its ground by 2030. Prioritise this skill only when it directly enables paid work today — plan for AI to absorb more of it every year.
Which jobs require renewable energy?
In our catalogue, 11 occupations list renewable energy as a required or important skill. The top occupations by employment volume include Wind turbine service technicians, electric power generation engineer, energy assessor, energy conservation officer, hydropower engineer, offshore renewable energy plant operator.
How transferable is renewable energy between industries?
ESCO tags renewable energy as a cross-sector (useful across many industries) skill — a signal of how portable it is when you change field.
Is renewable energy the same as water power technology?
Yes — renewable energy is also known as water power technology, solar power technology, technologies for renewable energy, renewable energy systems and technologies, renewable energy technologies, technology for renewable energy, biomass fuel technology, or wind power technology. They refer to the same underlying capability in the ESCO taxonomy.
How can I learn renewable energy?
The most reliable path is to pick a job or project that demands renewable energy and learn through delivery. Complement that with role-specific roadmaps and short courses. Explore the occupations below to see where this skill is used in practice.