Renewable Energy Engineering

This course aims to prepare engineering graduates to drive the growing renewable energy sector, combat climate change and advance the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals.

• Focus on renewable technologies for heat, power and transportation, with an emphasis on cost-effective carbon reduction.
• Gain practical experience through field trips to energy plants, wind farms and hydropower sites.
• Special focus is placed on cutting-edge technologies like AI for energy optimisation, IoT in smart energy systems and advanced energy solutions.

Why you should study this course

• Experience hands-on lab work with industry-standard equipment and access to tools for energy and environmental engineering.
• Gain comprehensive knowledge in solar, wind and hydropower engineering, covering the design, evaluation and application of these crucial renewable energy sources.
• Explore cutting-edge technologies like hybrid energy systems, smart grids and hydrogen energy. This should prepare you for the evolving landscape of sustainable energy and equip you to address global energy challenges.
• Learn valuable systems engineering skills including CAD software proficiency and design optimisation techniques.
• Gain practical experience and boost your CV with an additional professional placement. See modules for more details.

Accreditation and professional recognition

We are a Membership Partner with the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE).

Working in collaboration with the IMechE we aim to ensure our engineers and technical teams meet industry-recognised standards of engineering excellence.

We are committed to the professional development of everyone within our organisation and recognise that professional registration and recognition are crucial in helping our employees and business grow and excel.

Please use the official Coventry University website as your main source of information as our courses are subject to change throughout the year.