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Solar Energy Engineering – (M.Sc.)

Dalarna University

Department of Energy and Environmental Technology
Application Deadline: April 15 EU; January 16 non-EU
Annual Tuition Fee: Free - ≈ € 12,525 (non-EEA)
Location: Borlänge / Sweden / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴
Duration: 12 months Start Date: August
Educational Form:
  • Taught
Education Variants:
  • Fulltime
Credits (ECTS): 60
Languages: English 
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Location of Dalarna University

The programme is a 1-year course within the subject area Energy and Environmental Technology which leads to a one-year master exam, in Swedish “magisterexamen”. All courses are taught in English.

The first semester is devoted to courses in energy engineering with focus on renewable energy, solar heating, solar electricity, solar energy management and design of solar heating systems.

During the second semester a successive progression is taken place through courses in PV/Hybrid systems and passive solar heating and building integration. The semester is ended with a 18 ECTS thesis work.

On successful completion of the courses the students will have reached the knowledge and proficiency in order to be able to independently

* undertake research and development work in the PV industry (devices and modules), design stand alone, grid connected and hybrid photovoltaic systems, as well as concentrating systems
* undertake research and development work on solar collectors and other solar thermal devices, design solar thermal installations for a variety of existing and potential applications
* perform simulations and calculations in the field of solar energy by modern software tools
* design and evaluate applications of passive solar energy in buildings
* work with assessment, management, and planning of solar energy, both in government and local administration as well as in utilities and companies in the solar energy field.
* design systems for hot climates such as solar cooking, desalination, water purification, crop drying, and solar air conditioning
* contribute to group activities in solar energy research


Contents

The programme is a 1-year course within the subject area Energy and Environmental Technology which leads to a one-year master exam, in Swedish “magisterexamen”. All courses are taught in English.

The first semester is devoted to courses in energy engineering with focus on renewable energy, solar heating, solar electricity, solar energy management and design of solar heating systems. During the second semester a successive progression is taken place through courses in PV/Hybrid systems and passive solar heating and building integration. The semester is ended with a 18 ECTS thesis work.

All courses are at advanced level in the main subject area Energy and Environmental Technology, see the block scheme below. The courses can also be accounted towards the main subject Mechanical engineering.

The contents of the courses are as follows:

* Renewable Energy Technology, 5 ECTS

A survey of the most important renewable energy resources and the technologies for harnessing these. Use of hydro-electric, wind, geothermal, ocean thermal, wave, tidal and geothermal energy, as well as energy from biomass. The use of fuel-cell and heat pump systems. Energy efficiency and energy storage. The potential of using renewable energy technologies as a complement to and replacement for conventional technologies, and the possibility of combining renewable and non-renewable energy technologies in hybrid systems.

* Solar electricity, 7 ECTS

Main basics of solar engineering, the basic properties of solar radiation and its measurements, and the effect of orientation and slope of receiving surfaces. Optical properties of materials are reviewed and discussed. The physics of photovoltaic devices and how they can be modelled mathematically., how these devices are manufactured and how they need to be connected and packaged to provide practical power producing modules. Electrical energy storage and controlling.

* Solar thermal, 5 ECTS

The physics of solar thermal systems, especially collectors, develop models that describe the radiation-heat conversion mathematically.Properties of suitable materials for the collector. The different types of collectors are compared. Heat storage. The most important technologies in hot climates such as solar cooking, desalination, water purification, solar thermosiphon heating systems, and crop drying. Solar air conditioning is given a special place.

* Solar thermal for hot climates, 6 ECTS

Concentrating collectors and tracking for collectors. Solar thermal power generation.
The most important technologies in hot climates such as solar cooking, desalination, water purification, solar thermosiphon heating systems, and crop drying. Solar air conditioning is given a special place.

* Solar energy management, 3 ECTS

Different measures of financial and economic performance and their relative merits and limitations. Financial evaluation of solar energy systems and comparison with other alternatives.
Regulations, legislations, cultural aspects, maintenance and insurance issues as well as subsidy programs.

* Solar thermal design, 4 ECTS

Real case studies under supervision of detailed design of solar heating systems. The case studies come from local housing agencies etc that are interested in installing solar thermal systems. Understanding of system types and general design concepts including small, medium and large scale heating systems with short or long term (seasonal) storage,l and the economic analysis of it.

* PV and hybrid system design 6 ECTS

Detailed designs for PV and hybrid systems, both for standalone and grid-connected applications. Combined heat and power generation from the sun. Real case studies under supervision. Understanding of system types and general design concepts, the components required in them as well as the economic analysis of the system.

* Passive solar energy technology 6 ECTS

Understanding of the energy use and thermal energy balance of different types of buildings and the potential for energy savings. Passive solar techniques for both heating and cooling and the roll of building design and orientation. Daylighting, microclimat, natural ventilation. The integration of active elements for both thermal and PV applications.

* Master thesis in mechanical engineering – for students in solar energy engineering 18 ECTS

A large project, often in conjunction with an external organisation working in the field where the students display a level of technical knowledge, organisation and problem solving ability as well as legal and ethical awareness, which demonstrates their competence to work in the field of solar energy engineering.

Degree Awarded

After passing all courses, the student can after application be awarded Teknologie magisterexamen, huvudområde: Maskinteknik (Master of Science (60 Credits), Main Field of Study: Mechanical Engineering).

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Requirements

B.Sc. from a recognized university -, the equivalent of a Swedish “kandidatexamen” - with a major in mechanical engineering, physics, chemistry, energy engineering, building construction, electrical engineering, or the equivalent. A Ddocumented, good command of both oral and written English is required: English level B from a Swedish senior secondary school or the equivalent.

English Language Proficiency
Unless otherwise stated, English A (EnA) at the Swedish upper-secondary school is the basic requirement for studies at Dalarna University.

All our international programmes and most of our single-subject courses at all levels require English proficiency that corresponds to English B (EnB) at Swedish upper-secondary school.

English A is equivalent to the following:
* TOEFL internet – 72, TWE 17
* TOEFL paper – 530, TWE 4

English B is equivalent to the following:
* IELTS – 6.5 no test below 5.5
* TOEFL internet – 90, TWE 20
* TOEFL paper – 575, TWE 4.5

University of Cambridge/Oxford

* Certificate in Advanced English
* Certificate of Proficiency
* Diploma of English Studies

English C is equivalent to the following:
* IELTS – 7.0 no test below 6
* TOEFL internet – 100, TWE 20
* TOEFL paper – 600, TWE 4.5

Note:

* Applicants from Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, the UK and the USA do not have to prove their English proficiency.
* Applicants from West Africa can demonstrate their proficiency with a "Pass" in English language in WAEC/NECO tests.

Applicants are advised to submit certificates and transcripts from upper- secondary school together with the Higher Education document, as they may be relevant upon assessment of English language eligibility.

Additional Requirements

Minimal degree required: Bachelor's degree
Minimal amount of work experience Not specified

Language Proficiency

IELTS Band: 6.5
TOEFL Paper-based: 575
TOEFL Internet-based: 90

Accreditation

Dalarna University is accredited through the Swedish National Agency for Higher Education


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