Renewable Energy Resources

Education facts

Code: ETA010

After completion of the course the student shall be able to 1. explain how conversion of energy commodities into electrical energy and heat is made 2. describe renewable energies, their possibilities, and problems 3. present current research and development work related to the course content 4. present the fundamental challenges of sustainable environment with a special focus on the challenges faced by future energy systems 5. present the construction of a district heating network, its theory, technique, and function 6. analyse technical solutions and system integration of sustainable and renewable energy 7. define and formulate a project work autonomously as well as plan and, using appropriate methods, undertake the same within predetermined time frames 8. in writing report their project work and discuss their conclusions and the knowledge and arguments on which they are based 9. demonstrate awareness of ethical aspects of research and development work 10. make assessments informed by disciplinary issues related to the course content 11. make assessments informed by social issues related to the course content.

Entry requirements

Completion of Bachelor's degree in technology or natural sciences of at least 180 credits, or equivalent foreign degree with at least 12 credits of which in thermodynamics and fluid mechanics, or equivalent knowledge English language proficiency equivalent to (the Swedish upper secondary school) English course 6/B

Education offerings

Each offering has its own dates and conditions. Closed offerings are retained as history and do not mean that a new application is open.

• Renewable Energy Resources

  University of Gävle

  Start date: 9 November 2026

  End date: 17 January 2027

  Pace of study: 50 %