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The Renewable Energy industry has exponentially grown in the last decade. This momentous growth will have to be sustained over the course of the next decade to meet net-zero targets set by the world's major economies. To accomplish this goal, a uniquely trained workforce is urgently required. The Renewable Energy program, administered by the Texas Tech University's College of Arts and Sciences, educates the next-generation Renewable Energy professionals through comprehensive, multi-disciplinary coursework and by employing effective experiential learning techniques. Learn more about the Renewable Energy degrees and certificates offered, student activities, and cutting-edge research conducted by our students and faculty.

U.S. Department of Energy Hydropower Collegiate Competition

TTU Renewable Energy is proud to be selected for U.S. Department of Energy Hydropower Collegiate Competition (HCC.) "Hydropower already plays an important role in our power system—it provides 37% of total U.S. renewable electricity generation and 93% of grid-scale energy storage—and yet it still has untapped potential and significant opportunity for growth.

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U.S. Department of Energy Collegiate Wind Competition

Join the TTU Collegiate Wind Competition (CWC) Team and compete against 11 other U.S. colleges at the American Clean Power Association's CLEANPOWER 2023 Conference & Exhibition in New Orleans, Louisiana.

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Different Angle Views of Velocity Streamlines for Maximum Efficiency Configuration

In pipe hydroelectric power generation is a relatively new micro-hydro technology. How do the performance characteristics of the drag-type turbine changes with the change in the deflector position?

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