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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.

U.S. Department of Energy Collegiate Wind Competition

Join the TTU Collegiate Wind Competition (CWC) Team and compete against other universities in this Department of Energy sponsored competition. TTU CWC Team alumni report easily securing jobs and internships from their involvement in this competition. All majors are welcome so join today!

Texas Tech to Establish a University-Based Energy Cybersecurity Center with $2.5M Department of Energy Grant.

Renewable Energy Program's Dr. Manohar Chamana, Electrical and Computer Engineering's Dr. Stephen Bayne, and GLEAMM's Dr. Argenis Bilbao secured a $2.5M grant from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)'s Office of Cybersecurity, Energy Security, and Emergency Response (CESER) for a project titled "A Clean Energy and Rural Electric Industry-focused University Cyber-Physical Security Center" in partnership with Sandia National Laboratories, West Texas A&M, South Plains Electric Co-op, Connected Energy, Schweitzer Engineering Labs, Inductive Automation, and Opal-RT. Through this project, the team intends to address energy security gaps and provide cybersecurity education, including SCADA training opportunities for students.

TTU Regional KidWind Challenge

The Renewable Energy Program's Collegiate Wind Team recently hosted its inaugural Regional Kidwind Challenge, where 16 Junior High and High school teams from across Texas competed for a spot at the KidWind Worlds Competition in Minneapolis in May 2024. Teams conceptualized, designed, and tested wind turbines at the National Wind Institute's Research facility, presenting their solutions to judges and tackling renewable energy challenges. This event provided valuable STEM insights, promoted problem-solving, and encouraged teamwork among participants.

Weather Modification Association - Thunderbird Award

Congratulations to Dr. Arquimedes Ruiz-Columbie for receiving the Thunderbird Award at the 2024 Annual Meeting of the Weather Modification Association. His 20 years of work on Cloud Seeding has significantly advanced the Texas Weather Modification programs. Archie's contributions, including evaluations, data, and input, have strengthened the representation of these programs across the state, aiding in their development and maintenance. Archie is a also a co-inventor of a widely utilized cloud seeding technology patent. Congratulations, Archie! We're fortunate to have you on our team.