Renewable Energy (EIT InnoEnergy) KTH Royal Institute of Technology

Overview

Students also acquire skills in business and innovation management. The programme is offered by five European universities through EIT InnoEnergy.

The Renewable Energy (EIT InnoEnergy) programme from KTH Royal Institute of Technology covers the four sectors where the impact of renewables on costs, market volumes, CO2 emissions, and network integration are greatest: wind, solar photovoltaic, solar thermal, and ocean energies. The programme also includes courses on the energy economy and markets, as well as energy and the environment, to give you a broad perspective on the potential of renewable energy.

Career 

Giving you a unique education comprising industrial practice, innovation and entrepreneurship expertise, and advanced leadership skills, complemented by the active participation of InnoEnergy industrial partners the programme enables you to launch your career in a wide range of renewable energy businesses or research settings.

In particular, you will gain:

• Broad knowledge of sustainable energy systems and sources, and the ability to judge the technical, economical, social, and environmental impacts of each.
• Deep understanding of individual renewable energy technologies, as well as energy management, planning, economy and market contexts.
• Analytical capabilities, enabling you to formulate and manage technical problems from a system perspective and to solve problems around energy conversion, transportation, storage and utilisation.
• Interpersonal skills, including leadership, project management, team working, business management, and communication.