Solar Energy Engineering University of Freiburg

Overview

Whether you are looking for a new career or already have a busy professional schedule; our master programme shapes around you. We offer a part-time, flexible and online learning environment which gives you the freedom to study wherever and whenever you want. Examinations do not require travelling abroad since they are also done online with tailored procedures.

The Solar Energy Engineering programme from University of Freiburg provides subject-relevant skills ranging from:

• understanding the physical principles of solar cells, solar modules, and solar thermal collectors to
• developing and designing photovoltaic and solar thermal systems, assembling complex plants, power stations, energy networks, and more.

Career opportunities with gained skills

A career in solar energy could take you to work outdoors on land or at sea, in an office or a laboratory. Besides, many roles provide travel opportunities and work in international environments.

As part of the clean energy economy, Solar Energy Engineers can design large-scale photovoltaic or solar thermal systems; after the design phase, they evaluate effectiveness, cost, reliability, and safety. They can work to integrate solar energy into the power grid safely, effectively, and efficiently. They can also provide technical direction or support to field teams during installation, start-up, testing, system commissioning. They can monitor performance and recommend necessary changes to achieve solar energy objectives. Another possible path for graduates of this master’s program is to engage in the research and development departments in the industry or the academics. Our Masters degree qualifies to enter a PhD program in Europe and beyond.

Many of our SEE students and alumni actively work as engineers and managers in the global solar energy industry. Graduates can start their own solar business or stay in academia to pursue a PhD. Whichever path they choose, they are sure to become essential agents in the ever-growing, international renewable energy arena. Some potential employers including, but not limited to, are equipment manufacturers, consulting companies, energy utility companies, government and non-government organisations, research and development departments.