Renewable Energy University of Exeter
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Renewable Energy Engineering at the University of Exeter
Renewable Energy B.Sc. Renewable Energy Engineering B.Eng. Renewable Energy Engineering M.Eng. Renewable Energy Engineering MSc
College of Engineering Mathematics and Physical Sciences University of Exeter We have a choice of four undergraduate programmes and a postgraduate MSc programme
BSc Renewable Energy (UCAS code F802) 3 Years
BEng Renewable Energy Engineering (UCAS code H803) 3 Years
MEng Renewable Energy Engineering (UCAS code H804) 4 Years
MEng Renewable Energy Engineering with Industrial Experience (UCAS code H805) 4 Years MSc Renewable Energy Engineering 12 Months Source: CCC 2018 Progress Report to Parliament Renewable Energy Sources Are sustainable and replenished as fast as they are consumed 1.Solar 2.Wind 3.Wave 4.Hydro 5.Biomass 6.Tidal 7.Geothermal We Study all of these
• How to harvest them • How to deploy them • How to ‘store’ them • How to benefit society • How to build businesses out of them • How to make money and profit out of them And …. we do this by studying • Key sciences • Engineering • Computing • Design • Energy policy • Economics and business
….. and apply them to the specialist areas of Renewable Energy Our PGT subject modules cover and include ….
Themes in Climate Change
Low Carbon Vehicles and Transport
Solar Energy Research and Innovation The University of Exeter began teaching undergraduate degrees in Renewable Energy Engineering in 2003. They were the first to do so in the whole of Europe
… & thought also to have been the first in the World.
…… many have now copied us!
Science & Engineering Research Facility
Environment & Sustainability Institute
Renewable Energy Engineering Field Station Professionalism is encouraged throughout all years of the Renewable Energy degrees
The majority of students join an Engineering Professional Body from year 1
• The Energy Institute • The Institution of Engineering and Technology • The Institution of Mechanical Engineers • The Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology
All 4 degree programmes are accredited by the Energy Institute for progression to • Chartered Engineer CEng • Incorporated Engineer IEng Modules are taught through a range of
• Lectures • Laboratory classes • Computer Labs • Workshops • Seminars • Tutorials • Field Trips • Day Visits • Residential Trips • Individual and Team Projects A typical week consists – • 18 to 20 hours of formal taught contact time with academic staff • A further 15 to 20 hours independent study using • Library resources • Computer Laboratories • Engineering and science laboratories • Workshops
All students have their own personal tutor – A member of the Renewable Energy academic staff with whom to discuss personal and academic issues. Hands-on experience
• Scheduled and supervised lab sessions throughout the programme
• Regular field trips to local energy sites as well as more widely
• Project work in every year of the programme – Engineering skills in year 1 – Micro-hydro challenge in year 2 – Dissertation and field trip in year 3 – Group project and micro-wind construction in year 4 Renewable Energy Engineering Field Station A brand new £1.4 million undergraduate teaching facility We have a Twizzy electric car for analysis and teaching
Renewable Energy REGIE Tent The Renewable and Camping kit for students to ‘Get- Energy Games out Into the Environment’ Where students and staff challenge each other to solve tasks!
Shell EcoMarathon – Rotterdam Hydrogen Fuel Cell Concept Car European Solar Boat Championships near to Amsterdam – June 2019
Why Cornwall ?
The UK’s first commercial wind farms were built in Cornwall
• Delabole 1991 • Carland Cross 1992 • Goonhilly Downs 1993 • Cold Northcott 1993 • Four Burrows 1995
Currently RE-POWERING from 400kW to 2MW machines Why Cornwall ?
The UK’s best solar (sunshine) resource UK Photovoltaic Generation - Is illustrative of how the energy industry is changing
In 2012 – the UK had an installed solar photovoltaic generating capacity of 26 MW
By 2018 – the UK solar photovoltaic generating capacity has grown to 12 GW 460x the 2012 level
Wheal Jane – the UK’s first commercial PV farm opened 2011. 4 miles from the University of Exeter Cornwall Campus Why Cornwall ?
• Wave Hub • Falmouth Bay Test Facility Why Cornwall ?
The UK’s largest manufacturer of Ground-Source Heat Pumps Why Cornwall ?
The UK’s first commercial ENHANCED DEEP GEOTHERMAL projects • Geothermal Engineering Limited at United Downs • Engineered Geothermal Systems at the Eden Project Some of the many companies where graduates are employed - • Centrax • Wardell Armstrong International • Scottish Power Renewables • Atlantic Energy • Kensa Engineering • IT Power • Solar Century • DNV GL • REG Windpower • Scottish & Southern Energy • National Grid • British Petroleum • Green Peninsula • RWE nPower Renewables • Pure Energy Professionals • EDF • Rolton Group • Bulb Energy • National Solar Centre • Ecotricity • Wood Group • Mott MacDonald Job titles of our Renewable Energy graduates from the last 5 years include -
• Assistant Design Engineer • Marine Renewable Services • Client Manager Manager • Design Engineer • Offshore wind farm developer • Energy Consultant • Operational Wind Farm Analyst • Energy Technical Adviser • Project Manager • Consulting Engineer • Renewable Energy Engineer • Environmental Consultant • Renewable Energy Specialist • GIS and CAD commission • Research Assistant • Graduate Project work • Self Employed Running Own • Sustainability Consultant Company • Marine Energy Analyst • Software Developer/Renewable • Project Engineer Energy Consultant • Project Manager • Sustainable power provider 35 Doctorate Students in Renewable Energy Engineering
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Renewable Energy Engineering at the University of Exeter
Renewable Energy B.Sc. Renewable Energy Engineering B.Eng. Renewable Energy Engineering M.Eng. Renewable Energy Engineering MSc
College of Engineering Mathematics and Physical Sciences University of Exeter Please contact us for questions: Prof Richard Cochrane ([email protected])