Renewable Energy Engineering - BEng (Hons)
University of Portsmouth
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The UK Government has committed £12 billion of funding for a Green Industrial Revolution. Join the fight against climate change, find solutions to societys reliance on fossil fuels and be part of the next great energy transformation.On this Renewable Energy Engineering degree, youll study a branch of engineering that focuses on powering the world sustainably. From energy conversion and storage technology, to low carbon heating systems, electrical circuit analysis and large network grids, youll ...Read more

The UK Government has committed £12 billion of funding for a Green Industrial Revolution. Join the fight against climate change, find solutions to society's reliance on fossil fuels and be part of the next great energy transformation.

On this Renewable Energy Engineering degree, you'll study a branch of engineering that focuses on powering the world sustainably. From energy conversion and storage technology, to low carbon heating systems, electrical circuit analysis and large network grids, you'll develop the engineering skills and technical knowledge you need to design, assess and improve electrical, renewable and alternative energy systems that benefit the climate and society.

Follow in the footsteps of engineers who worked on radical advancements such as solar-powered drones and the hydrogen fuel used to heat and power green homes.

Course highlights
Design renewable energy systems for electricity, transport or heating applications, for residential and commercial markets
Use cost analysis to compare renewable energy technologies with traditional fuel systems from the points of view of business, industry and maintenance
Get a better understanding of solar PV, wind turbines, batteries, hydrogen energy, energy-efficient buildings and sustainable transport.
Learn about many aspects of smart grid management, energy storage, charging of electric vehicles and system automation
Work in industry on optional modules or your optional placement year, networking with and working alongside established experts and prospective employers

4 years sandwich with work placement (BEng)

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21 Nov 25

Facilities: Engineering department is well invested in, new equipment everywhere you look and lots of space. Labs and equipment are open for use during working hours, and open..Read more

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University of Portsmouth
University of Portsmouth , Portsmouth

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