Photovoltaics Engineering Science Anhalt University of Applied Sciences

Overview

This Photovoltaics Engineering Science program from Anhalt University of Applied Sciences consists of 2 semesters courses in solar cell physics, technology of crystalline silicon and thin-film solar cells and modules, cell and materials characterization, components of a PV system and their reliability, system design, monitoring, yield and performance analysis, storage systems and electric grids and solar energy integration. 

The technical subjects will be accompanied by courses in German language (usually at beginner level) and business administration. A final research semester under supervision of a professor from the University concludes the program. The courses combine lectures with exercises, seminars or practical laboratory work. 

The tuition in compact form will build up on a requested solid basis of knowledge in mathematics, physics, fundamentals of engineering and scientific methodology, which the applicant is expected to have acquired in a previous Bachelor program.  The research for the master thesis can be performed in the PV laboratory of Anhalt University, at the Fraunhofer Center for Silicon Photovoltaics CSP (in nearby city of Halle), or in any other PV laboratory or any PV company worldwide.

Career Opportunities

Engineer in research and development, design, construction, operation or management of photovoltaic power plants. Due to the forecast strong increase of  photovoltaic power generation, especially in the sun-rich countries around the world, excellent job perspectives are expected.