What fascinates you? The Dissertation provides you with the opportunity to make an original contribution to the study of renewable energy and low carbon solutions. You will design, carry out and write up a research project on a suitable topic of your choice, supported by your dissertation supervisor.

Renewable energy must be carbon neutral to work effectively. This requires understanding how to measure and assess these technologies throughout there lifecycle. In this module you will learn the basic concepts of carbon management, its methods, as well as how renewable energy can be used to reduce the emissions of other sectors. 

Developing effective communication and project management is important for future careers in the renewable energy industry. In this module, you will work in teams to research and develop a series of renewable energy topics, and present to an audience. You will also learn how to develop and manage a renewable energy project, which will prepare you for the renewable energy industry. 

This module introduces the diversity of renewable energy sources, including solar, wind, hydropower, geothermal energy, biomass, and energy from waste systems. You will develop an understanding of how each technology works, the principles governing their performance, and the methods used to assess available energy resources. By the end of the module, you will have a solid grounding in the renewable energy sector and the skills needed for future roles in the energy industry.

Renewables and low carbon solutions cannot progress without understanding their impact on the environment and Environmental Impact Assessments are the industry standard to address these issues. In this module, you will learn about the ecological, environmental, socio-economic, aesthetic and legislative aspects of EIAs including insights from industry experts.

In this module you will develop key skills required to plan, undertake, and report on independent projects in industry and academia. You will learn professional skills and data analysis techniques using industry-standard software to address applied renewable energy problems. At the end of this module you will have the skills required to undertake you own dissertation project in Trimester 3.

This module provides a comprehensive overview of energy storage technologies and their role in modern low-carbon energy systems. Students will explore the current alongside emerging innovations that are shaping future energy infrastructures. Through a combination of theory, real-world case studies, and project-based activities, you will understand how storage technologies enable greater integration of renewable energy. You will also develop the analytical and problem-solving mindset valued by employers in this rapidly evolving sector.