Renewable Energy Systems (master's two years)

The research and teaching aim to provide you with a solid foundation for developing the use of renewable energy systems in society. The study is suitable for those who wish to work with renewable energy systems.

You have a good understanding of renewable energy systems, its components and interactions between the components. This includes all renewable energy technologies, different storage technologies, distribution grid, smart grid including sensors. Regulation and control, and both “stand alone” systems and large integrated distribution systems.
You have a good understanding of national and international regulations and framework conditions for renewable energy systems. This also includes different price models and actions.
You have profound knowledge in a special field such as solar energy, storage, smart grid.
You have approximately specialized knowledge in a field of renewable energy systems achieved through the work on a master thesis.
You are able to perform an initial design of a renewable energy system.
You are able to design in detail a subsystem
You are able to analyze how changes in functionality in a component will affect the other components of the system.
You are able to use laboratories and emulators of renewable energy systems to analyze relevant issues.
You are able to identify, define, present and communicate issues within the subject area.
You are able to conduct an independent, limited research or development project under supervision and in accordance with current research ethical standards in renewable energy systems.

Both politically, and in society as a whole, there is considerable expectation for a sustainable development of society. Renewable energy is an important component in this, and a move towards sustainable development will lead to growth in both use of and investment in the area. This again implies a demand for people with the competence to design, develop and manage renewable energy systems.

Through the work of writing a Master's thesis, you learn to work independently and to organize and plan your own work within specific deadlines. You learn to apply theoretical and practical knowledge that you have acquired through your study programme in your own original work - a Master's thesis. During the Master's studies you will also learn to write and work with scientific material - you learn to collaborate with others on research questions and communicate on academic issues, analysis and conclusions in the field of renewable energy systems. You will be able to present your own work and to make use of feedback you receive. You will have worked in groups across disciplines, and possess skills that are in demand among employers.