Sustainable Energy Systems

Sustainability is the key to future development, especially when it comes to energy utilisation and consumption. As natural resources become more and more limited or can only be explored by complicated and expensive processes, the utilisation of energy in a sustainable way is becoming more important and lucrative. This degree programme combines an education in energy systems with respect to sustainable energy resources, energy efficiency, the continuous replacement of traditional energy systems by sustainable and energy efficient systems as well as the management of (international) energy-related projects. Special emphasis is placed on learning and working in multicultural teams.

Career profile

There is a wide fi eld of career prospects. These include the technical implementation of international projects e.g. the construction of large-scale PV or wind generators and (technical) project management regarding sustainability and energy effi ciency for energy systems (in-service behaviour, optimising operations …), energy effi ciency procedures (especially for industrial production processes) or energy distribution (renewable energy, energy distribution including smart grids, energy storage). Possible jobs would be among other things: engineer for energy systems (design, construction, maintenance and retrofi t), technical consultant, expert for project fi nancing and management, technical adviser for banks and insurance companies.