Electrical Engineering and Renewable Energy Systems

Overview

Renewable energy and reduction of carbon emissions are top of the global agenda. This programme addresses the fundamentals of renewable energy and how solar, wind, wave and other such energy sources can be efficiently integrated into practical power systems.

This is an advanced course in the area of electrical engineering applied to renewable energy systems. It is distinctive in that it provides a strong core of power electronic converters, machines and control backed up with modules on power generation and electronic conversion with renewable energy sources.

You will undertake substantial elements of practical work giving you confidence with hardware implementations using electric drives, microcontroller control and electronic conversion circuits. Project work is highly rewarding and conducted in a research-led environment, with selected students having the opportunity to carry out an industrial placement for their project.

Entry Requirements

A degree equivalent to a UK upper second class honours (2.1) degree or higher in an appropriate numerate discipline usually electronic engineering, but others may be considered.

A pass at GCSE level in English Language (grade C or above). International students must have an English language qualification at a suitable level, for example IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.

Career Options

Renewable energy and efficient power conversion systems are of immense importance world-wide and graduates of this course can expect to find jobs in a wide variety of industries including the electronics, automotive, transport, construction, industrial automation, energy, oil and environmental sectors.

Graduates of this course will be well-placed to develop practical solutions to the problem of integrating renewable energy systems into established electricity distribution networks. They should be able to contribute to strategic planning, systems implementation and operation of sustainable power generation systems.

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