The Power and Renewable Energy program focuses on designing, developing, and optimizing electrical power systems with an emphasis on sustainable energy solutions. This program equips students with technical knowledge and practical skills to address the global shift towards renewable energy sources and smarter power infrastructure.
Students explore key areas such as power generation, transmission, distribution, and renewable energy technologies like solar, wind, hydro, and energy storage systems. They also learn about power electronics, smart grids, and energy management strategies. Through hands-on projects and state-of-the-art laboratories, students gain practical experience designing and maintaining efficient power systems and integrating renewable energy sources into existing ones.
Career Pathways
1. Power Engineer: A power systems engineer is responsible for designing, evaluating, and overseeing the electrical power distribution system. They work in the energy industry and can work for a utility company, substations, or wind power companies.
2. Renewable Energy Engineer: Renewable Energy Engineers develop and design systems to use energy from renewable resources like the sun, wind, and water.
3. Electrical Engineer: An electrical engineer specializes in the design, development, and maintenance of electrical systems and devices. These professionals apply principles of electrical engineering to create solutions that address a wide range of needs, from powering homes and businesses to designing advanced electronics and communication systems. They work across various industries, including telecommunications, power generation, automotive, aerospace, and consumer electronics, where they play a significant role in innovation and technological advancement.
4. Energy Analyst: The Energy Policy Analyst studies, analyzes, and reports on pertinent energy policies.
5. Solar Energy Engineer: Solar Energy Engineers specialize in designing, developing, and implementing solar energy systems. These systems typically use photovoltaic (PV) technology to convert sunlight into electricity or solar thermal systems to harness the sun's heat for various applications.