Solar Energy
Solar Energy
In the study line Solar Energy, the students will gain a solid understanding of photovoltaic systems and solar heating systems, including a detailed understanding of the individual components needed in a solar system. The students will learn to model and dimension systems, and to understand how solar energy is interfacing to the energy system and the surrounding environment.
The graduates will be able to analyse and develop solar energy systems using advanced modelling and experimental approaches. They will understand the physics and will be able to model photovoltaic- and solar heating systems and evaluate the components. The graduates will further understand the operating and lifetime expectations of the components and systems, and will be able to accommodate and test these expectations in the development process.
The programme can be customized into different sub-fields of the photovoltaic technology, such as solar cell development, photovoltaic systems, building integrated photovoltaics, and solar thermal systems.
Graduates with a degree from the Solar Energy study line are highly qualified candidates for jobs in the energy sector and in companies that develop and manufacture components and systems within solar energy. Solar energy is becoming an increasingly important player within sustainable energy and it is expected to contribute significantly to the energy supply both nationally and worldwide.
Polytechnic foundation courses (5 ECTS)
The following course is mandatory
| 42500 | Innovation in Engineering (Polytechnical Foundation) | 5 | point | January |
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| 42504 | Innovation in Engineering (Polytechnical Foundation) | 5 | point | August |
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| 42501 | Innovation in Engineering (Polytechnical Foundation) | 5 | point | June |
Students with advanced innovation competences may take one of the following courses as an alternative to 42500/42501/42504:
| 42502 | Facilitating Innovation in Multidisciplinary Teams | 5 | point | January |
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| 42505 | Facilitating Innovation in Multidisciplinary Teams | 5 | point | August |
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| 42503 | Facilitating Innovation in Multidisciplinary Teams | 5 | point | June |
Programme specific courses (55 ECTS)
Innovation course II - mandatory (5 ECTS)
| 34541 | Entrepreneurship in photonics and communications | 5 | point | Autumn E1B (Thurs 13-17) |
Core competence courses - mandatory (30 ECTS)
| 28870 | Energy and Sustainability | 5 | point | E7 (Tues 18-22) |
| 34552 | Photovoltaic systems | 5 | point | Spring F2B (Thurs 8-12) |
| 41464 | Solar Heating Systems | 10 | point | Spring F3 (Tues 8-12, Fri 13-17) |
| 42015 | Energy Economics | 5 | point | Autumn E3B (Fri 13-17) |
| 46205 | Feasibility studies of energy projects | 5 | point | Autumn E3A (Tues 8-12) |
Choose 20 ECTS among the rest of the programme specific courses:
| 10850 | Advanced micro- and nanofabrication technology | 5 | point | Spring F3B (Fri 13-17) |
| 34540 | Light emitting diodes and photovoltaics for energy applications | 5 | point | Autumn E2A (Mon 13-17) |
| 34551 | Thin film photovoltaics | 5 | point | January |
| 34553 | Applied photovoltaics | 5 | point | June |
| 34620 | Basic power electronics in energy systems | 5 | point | Spring F1B (Thurs 13-17) |
| 41461 | Building Integrated Photovoltaics | 5 | point | Autumn E2B (Thurs 8-12) |
| 41467 | Development of solar energy systems | 5 | point | Autumn E4A (Tues 13-17) |
| 46700 | Introduction to Electric Power Systems | 10 | point | Autumn E4 (Tues 13-17, Fri 8-12) |
| 46740 | Distributed energy technologies, modelling and control | 5 | point | Spring F1B (Thurs 13-17) |
| 46755 | Renewables in electricity markets | 5 | point | Spring F2A (Mon 13-17) |
| 47330 | Energy storage and conversion | 5 | point | Autumn E1A (Mon 8-12) |
Elective courses (30 ECTS):
May be taken among all of DTU's MSc courses, including surplus programme specific courses.
Master's thesis (30 ECTS):
MSc thesis within the area of the specialization shall be conducted. The project can be completed in collaboration with a relevant company.
Study track responsible
Sune Thorsteinsson Project Manager Phone: +45 46774521 sunth@dtu.dk