Description

An essential program for professionals in the Renewable Energies sector, which will allow you to acquire or expand the most innovative knowledge in this field"

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This program is designed as a compendium of the knowledge and updates currently demanded and required by engineering, project consultancy and operation companies in Renewable Energies. A preparatory need that, once acquired, will allow the professionals to open a niche in the market and improve their professional stability.

This update will also help the student to understand in depth the situation of the world energy market and its regulatory framework at the international level, as well as the different parties involved in the financing, management and operation of Renewable Energies projects. It will also help the engineer to recognize the different international renewable technologies in this field. 

In parallel, the student's managerial skills and abilities will be developed and enhanced. This will be the main basis for the engineering professional when working in the renewable energy sector in positions of high responsibility.

For all these reasons, this professional master’s degree in Renewable Energies will provide with thorough knowledge of the global context, as well as the technical, managerial and economic aspects of the complete cycle of Renewable Energy projects. With this knowledge, the student will be highly competitive in the Renewable Energy industry.

This professional master’s degree in Renewable Energies integrates the most complete and innovative educational program in the current market in terms of knowledge and latest available technologies, in addition to encompassing all the sectors or parties involved in this field. The program also includes exercises based on real cases of situations currently managed or previously faced by the teaching team.

Apply the latest advances in Renewable Energies in your daily practice and give your resume a boost in value"

This professional master’s degree in Renewable Energies contains the most complete and up-to-date program on the market. The most important features include:

  • The development of case studies presented by experts in Renewable Energies
  • The graphic, schematic, and practical contents with which they are created, provide scientific and practical information on the disciplines that are essential for professional practice
  • Practical exercises where self-assessment can be used to improve learning
  • Its special emphasis on innovative methodologies
  • Theoretical lessons, questions to the expert, debate forums on controversial topics, and individual reflection assignments
  • Content that is accessible from any fixed or portable device with an Internet connection

With the quality of a teaching method created to combine efficiency and flexibility, giving the professional all the options to achieve their goals with comfort and effectiveness"

The program's teaching staff includes professionals from the sector who bring the experience of their work to this specialization, in addition to renowned specialists from reference societies and prestigious universities.

Its multimedia content, developed with the latest educational technology, will allow the professional a situated and contextual learning, that is, a simulated environment that will provide an immersive refresher programmed for preparing in real situations.

This program is designed around Problem-Based Learning, whereby the professional must try to solve the different professional practice situations that arise during the program. For this purpose, the professional will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system created by renowned and experienced experts. 

An intensive review that includes the study of the legislation related to Renewable Energies and how its application determines the current development of new projects"

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Learn and analyze the latest techniques and developments implemented in this sector at international level, through a high-impact update"

Objectives

TECH has designed this comprehensive program with the aim of specializing engineering professionals to be able to design, implement and work on Renewable Energy projects, knowing everything related to this industry and the aspects of sustainability and climate change in the international arena that directly affect it. To this end, specific aspects of energy systems will be addressed, which are of great importance in today's business landscape and for which large corporations are increasingly demanding competent engineers with solid specialized education.

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With this program we offer engineers and related professionals, a complete specialization that will enable them to work with Renewable Energieswith the latest information available"

General objectives

  • Conduct an exhaustive analysis of current legislation and the energy system, from electricity generation to the consumption phase, as well as the fundamental production factor in the economic system and the functioning of the different energy markets
  • Identify the different phases required for the feasibility and implementation of a Renewable Energy project and its commissioning
  • Analyze the different technologies and manufacturers available to create Renewable Energy exploitation systems in depth, and distinguish and critically select those qualities according to costs and their actual implementation
  • Identify the operation and maintenance tasks required for the correct operation of Renewable Energy installations
  • Size facilities for the application of all energy sources of lesser implementation such as mini-hydro, geothermal, tidal and clean vectors
  • Manage and analyze relevant bibliography on a topic related to one or some of the fields Adequately interpret society's expectations on the environment and climate change, and engage in technical discussions and critical opinions on energy aspects of sustainable development, as skills that Renewable Energy professionals should have
  • Integrate knowledge and face the complexity of formulating reasoned judgments in the field applicable to a company in the Renewable Energy sector
  • Master the different existing solutions or methodologies for the same problem or phenomenon related to Renewable Energies and develop a critical spirit knowing the practical limitations

Specific objectives

Module 1. Renewable Energies and Their Current Environment

  • Study the world energy and environmental situation in depth
  • Gain detailed knowledge of the current energy and electricity context from different perspectives: structure of the electricity system, operation of the electricity market, regulatory environment, analysis and evolution of the electricity generation system in the short, medium and long term
  • Master the technical-economic criteria of generation systems based on the use of conventional energy: nuclear energy, large hydro, conventional thermal, combined cycle and the current regulatory environment of both conventional and renewable generation systems and their dynamics of evolution
  • Apply the knowledge acquired to the understanding, conceptualization and modeling of systems and processes in the field of energy technology, particularly in the field of renewable energy sources
  • Effectively pose and solve practical problems, identifying and defining the significant elements that constitute them
  • Critically analyze data and reach conclusions in the field of energy technology
  • Use the acquired knowledge to conceptualize models, systems and processes in the field of energy technology
  • Analyze the potential of Renewable Energies and energy efficiency from multiple perspectives: technical, regulatory, economic and market
  • Gain the ability to search for information on public websites related to the electricity system and to elaborate this information

Module 2. Hydraulic Energy Systems

  • Make an in-depth analysis of hydrology and the management of water resources related to hydropower
  • Implementing environmental management mechanisms in the field of hydroelectric energy
  • Identify and select the necessary equipment for different types of hydroelectric developments
  • Design, dimension and operate of hydroelectric power plants
  • Master the elements that make up hydroelectric works and facilities, both in technical and environmental aspects, as well as those connected to operation and maintenance

Module 3. Biomass and Biofuel Energy Systems

  • Detailed knowledge of the current situation and future forecasts of the biomass and/or biofuels sectors in the local, provincial, state and European context
  • Quantify the advantages and disadvantages of this type of Renewable Energy
  • Delve into biomass energy utilization systems, i.e., the ways in which energy can be obtained from biomass
  • Assess the biomass resources available in a given area, called the study area
  • Differentiate the types of energy crops that exist today, their advantages and disadvantages
  • Typify the biofuels used today Understand the processes for obtaining both biodiesel and bioethanol and/or biomethanol
  • Conduct comprehensive analyses of legislation and regulations related to biomass and biofuels
  • Carry out an economic analysis and gain in-depth knowledge of the legislative and economic frameworks in the biofuels sector

Module 4. Solar Thermal Energy Systems

  • Select the necessary equipment for different solar thermal applications
  • Be able to make a basic design and dimensioning of low and medium temperature solar thermal installations
  • Estimate solar radiation at a given geographical location
  • Recognize the conditions and restrictions for the application of solar thermal energy

Module 5. Wind Energy Systems

  • Assess the advantages and disadvantages of replacing fossil fuels with Renewable Energies in different situations
  • Gain in-depth knowledge to implement wind energy systems and the most appropriate types of technology to be used according to location and economic requirements
  • Obtain a scientific-technical vocabulary of Renewable Energies
  • Be able to correctly develop hypotheses to address problems in the field of Renewable Energies, and the criterion to assess results in an objective and coherent manner
  • Understand and master the fundamental concepts of wind types and the realization of wind measurement systems
  • Understand and master the fundamental concepts of the general laws governing the capture of wind energy and wind turbine technologies
  • Develop wind power plant projects

Module 6. Grid-Connected and Off-Grid Solar PV Systems

  • Master the specific subject matter required to meet the needs of specialized companies and to become highly qualified professionals in the design, construction, assembly, operation and maintenance of photovoltaic solar energy equipment and facilities
  • Apply the knowledge acquired to the understanding, conceptualization and modeling of solar photovoltaic installations
  • Synthesize knowledge and research appropriate methodologies for integration into innovation and project development departments in any company in the solar photovoltaic field
  • Effectively pose and solve practical problems, identifying and defining the significant elements that constitute them
  • Apply innovative methods in solving problems related to photovoltaic solar energy
  • Identify, find and obtain data on the Internet related to the context of solar photovoltaic energy
  • Design and conduct research based on analysis, modeling and experimentation in the field of solar photovoltaic energy
  • Gain in-depth knowledge and handle the specific regulations for photovoltaic solar installations
  • Gain in-depth knowledge and select the necessary equipment for different solar photovoltaic applications
  • Design, dimension, implement, operate and maintain solar photovoltaic installations

Module 7. Other Budding Renewable Energies and Hydrogen as an Energy Vector

  • Master the different technologies to use sea energies
  • Gain in-depth knowledge and apply geothermal energy
  • Associate the physicochemical properties of hydrogen with its potential use as an energy carrier
  • Learn about the use of hydrogen as a renewable energy source
  • Identify the most commonly used fuel cells and accumulators to date, highlighting the technological improvements throughout history
  • Characterize the different types of fuel cells
  • Delve into recent advances in the use of new materials for the manufacture of fuel cells and their most innovative applications
    Classify ATEX zones with hydrogen as fuel

Module 8. Hybrid Systems and Storage

  • Analyze the importance of electrical energy storage systems in the current energy sector landscape, showing the impact it has on the planning of generation, distribution and consumption models
  • Identify the main technologies available in the market, explaining their characteristics and applications
  • Have a transversal vision with other sectors in which the deployment of electric storage systems will have an impact on the configuration of new energy models, with special emphasis on the automotive and electric mobility sectors
  • Have an overview of the usual steps followed in the development of projects with storage systems, especially focused on batteries
  • Identify the main concepts for the integration of storage systems in power generation systems, especially with photovoltaic and wind systems

Module 9. Development, Financing and Feasibility of Renewable Energy Projects

  • Gain in-depth knowledge and analyze the technical documentation of Renewable Energy projects required for their feasibility, financing and processing
  • Manage technical documentation up to the “Ready to Built” step
  • Establish types of financing
  • Understand and carry out an economic and financial study of a renewable energy project
  • Use all the tools for project management and planning
  • Master the part of insurance involved in the financing and viability of Renewable Energy projects, both in their construction and operation phases
  • Delve into the processes of valuation and appraisal of claims in Renewable Energy assets

Module 10. Digital Transformation and Industry 4.0 Applied to Renewable Energy Systems

  • Optimize processes, both in production and in Operations and Maintenance
  • Learn in detail about the capabilities of digital industrialization and automation in Renewable Energy installations
  • Gain in-depth knowledge and analyze the different alternatives and technologies offered by digital transformation
  • Implement and test IoT (IoT) systems
  • Use tools such as Big Data to improve processes and/or energy facilities
  • Gain in-depth knowledge of the scope of drones and autonomous vehicles in preventive maintenance
  • Learn new forms of energy commercialization Blockchain and Smart Contracts
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A unique specialization program that will allow you to acquire advanced training in this field"

Professional Master's Degree in Renewable Energies

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The great relevance that has gained in recent times the development of renewable energy generation and management projects has led this field of engineering to stand out as one of the most important specialties today. Due to this, there is a great need in the current labor market for professionals with expertise in the development, monitoring and support of such energy projects. Understanding the role of academic updating in the training of engineers suitable for an adequate insertion in this important occupational niche, at TECH Technological University we have prepared our Professional Master's Degree program in Renewable Energies. In this postgraduate program, special emphasis will be placed on the identification of the possibilities of use of the different types of synchronous and asynchronous wind generators. Likewise, the following topics will be updated: knowledge of the new technologies used in the development of medium and high temperature solar thermal systems, followed by the identification of the particularities or aspects to be taken into account in the design and installation of a biomass energy system.

Study an online Professional Master's Degree in renewable energies

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The development of renewable energy projects requires the monitoring and control of a long list of elements and technological, environmental and legal factors, being necessary for its management the presence of specialized professionals with a high degree of preparation. In our Professional Master's Degree program you will approach renewable energies from the identification of their new development paths, contemplating the new scopes of implementation of the sector. Likewise, in this postgraduate program you will delve into the modernization of the following aspects: the identification of the legal, normative and legislative regulations regarding the development of renewable energy projects and the knowledge of the main operational characteristics of the types of hydroelectric power plants.