Renewable Energy Systems Engineering

Renewable Energy Systems Engineering

renewable energysolarwindsustainable engineeringelectrical systemsdesign

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Program Description

Renewable Energy Systems Engineering teaches you how to design, build, and maintain systems that produce clean energy, such as solar PV, small wind turbines, and battery storage. You will study mathematics, physics, electrical circuits, electronics, computer programming, CAD, and system modelling. The program combines classroom theory with hands-on labs and projects, including installing and testing small renewable systems. Career paths include electrical or mechanical engineer, renewable energy technician, systems designer, project manager, and entrepreneur in off-grid solutions. In Ghana, skills from this program are in demand for solar companies, mini-grid projects, rural electrification, and industrial energy efficiency. If you enjoy problem solving, technology, and helping communities, this program opens practical and growing job opportunities.

Aims & Objectives

1

Develop the ability to design and size basic solar PV and small wind systems, verified by completed design projects.

2

Master use of CAD tools to create system layouts and technical drawings, demonstrated by submitted technical drawings.

3

Understand electrical circuit theory and battery management, measured by lab tests and practical installations.

4

Create simple embedded control programs for monitoring and automation, validated by working prototypes and code submissions.

Why Choose This Program?

High local demand

Ghana has growing solar and mini-grid projects, creating jobs for installers, designers, and maintenance engineers.

Hands-on learning

Strong focus on labs, fieldwork, and real projects, so you gain practical experience you can show employers.

Cross-discipline skills

Combines electrical, mechanical, and software skills, preparing you for diverse roles like systems engineer or technician.

Pathways to entrepreneurship

Skills learned can be used to start small businesses in solar installation, energy auditing, or off-grid solutions.

Skills & Tools

Skills You'll Develop

Learn to size panels, inverters, and batteries, and use tools to model energy yield and performance.

Create electrical and mechanical layouts using CAD software for system plans and installation drawings.

Use Arduino or similar controllers for monitoring, control, and automation of renewable systems.

Apply calculations and basic modelling to predict system behavior, efficiency, and payback periods.

Tools & Resources

AutoCAD or FreeCAD

PVsyst or similar PV simulation tools

MATLAB or Python for analysis

Arduino IDE

Challenges & Tips

Challenges

  • Difficult mathematics and physics topics

  • Learning programming and modelling at the same time

Tips & Advice

  • Practice regularly, join study groups, and use online tutorials to build step-by-step understanding.

  • Start with small projects, use block-based or guided tutorials, and apply code to real lab tasks.

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