Replacing the existing Master of Engineering in Solar Energy Technologies from February 2017

This new two year Master degree is intended as a direct replacement for the current Master of Engineering in Solar Energy Technologies, adding technical breadth and the flexibility to accept students from a wider range of engineering backgrounds – not just electrical engineering as is currently the case. The revised technical content extends the coverage of renewable energy topics in the program from the current concentration on solar (photovoltaics and thermal), and puts more emphasis on systems design and integration to be better aligned with key areas of industry growth in this rapidly-evolving field.

The Renewable Energy degree maintains the research-led elements of the Solar Energy Technologies degree and builds on world-leading and unique solar and renewable energy research expertise at ANU.  Individual and group research and design projects are a strong feature of ANU engineering education, and are integrated into many of the courses in this degree.

The degree provides students with specialised knowledge and professional engineering skills to prepare them for a career in the rapidly-growing renewable energy industry. It builds on the Univesity's interdisciplinary engineering focus and research expertise to give students the skills to address complex multi-disciplinary problems, while at the same time providing advanced technical knowledge in renewable energy. 

The degree includes specialised courses in solar, wind and other renewable technologies, utility-scale systems design, grid integration and energy efficiency. Students also have the opportunity to select electives from across the University, including courses in the complementary areas of energy policy, law and economics.  Work Integrated Learning is an important part of the program and is delivered through the group project.