This means that there are now lots of opportunities in solar and wind energy, geothermal, biofuels and hydro as well as wave and tidal energy sectors.
While some of these alternative energy jobs are in emerging sectors, they are rewarding and well-paid.
One of the reasons for this is that there is a skills shortage in the sector and it is likely to remain that way for several years yet.
DEMAND FOR ALTERNATIVE ENERGY JOBS IS HIGH
As the industry grows there is a political demand that 15% of all the energy produced in the UK should come from a renewable source.
This means that the green energy sector is to grow much larger than it currently is.
Remember too that alternative energy jobs don't just mean that employers are looking for people to build and design green energy installations, there are lots of opportunities on the researching side too.
Among the top demands for alternative energy jobs is that for engineers and though this is something of a wide term is generally for those who have environmental, electrical, chemical and environmental engineering experience.
Employers in the green sector and also looking for mechanical engineers as well as biomedical, biochemical and aerospace engineers.
OPPORTUNITIES AND CAREERS WITH ALTERNATIVE ENERGY JOBS
These engineers are necessary to help in the design of solar PV panels, hydroelectric dams and wind turbines. They will also design and install the systems that will carry the electricity that is being generated into the National Grid.
Engineers and researchers also come up with the ideas that will turn crops into biofuels and landfill gases into green fuels.
Employers are generally looking for graduates in these alternative energy engineer jobs.
As you would expect, perhaps the biggest demand for alternative energy jobs is with employers looking for solar panel and wind farm installers.
Solar PV panels are undoubtedly taking off in popularity and are providing the UK with an ever increasing amount of electricity - they are popular with homeowners to reduce fuel bills and with businesses to bring in an extra income.
Employers in this sector are looking for people with experience of fitting such green energy installations or who have an analytical or mechanical, or even come from a construction, background.
Employers with alternative energy jobs are currently looking for people with transferable skills and who are prepared to work hard in a sector that is set to grow for many years to come.
