TechCareers: Wind Energy

World oil reserves are steadily decreasing and opportunities abound for careers in alternative energy solutions, such as wind. Wind farms are now a familiar sight across the globe, and qualified technicians are now and likely will remain in great demand. This book provides students an introduction to the jobs, educational requirements, and possible employers of a wind energy technician.Features include detailed descriptions of wind energy careers, profiles of successful wind energy technicians and employers as well as a list of wind energy technician recruiters.Chapters detail necessary skill sets, career paths in the wind energy industry, and an overview of wind energy technology. Educational requirements also outline plans for continuing education and samples of two- or four-year degrees plans.