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Renewable Energy Engineering

Language of instruction

english, lithuanian

Qualification degree and (or) qualification to be awarded

Bachelor of Engineering Sciences

Place of delivery

Kaunas, K. Donelaičio g. 73, LT-44249

Institution that has carried out assessment

Studijų kokybės vertinimo centras

Institution that has performed accreditation, accreditation term

Studijų kokybės vertinimo centras, 12/7/2028

Data provided or updated (date)

3/28/2025

Order on accreditation

SV6-29
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Summary of the Profile

Objective(s) of a study programme:

To provide knowledge and develop the skills required to competently address the design and application of renewable energy sources and their control systems, to evaluate scientific achievements in the field of renewable energy and the main factors of the business environment.

Description of the study programme: https://admissions.ktu.edu/programme/b-renewable-energy-engineering/

Learning outcomes:

Knowledge and its Application:

Knows and understands the basics of mathematics, natural and social sciences in order to understand aspects of the field of study of energy engineering;
Knows and understands the theoretical and applied principles and concepts of electrical circuits, mechanics, engineering graphics, information technology and other core subjects of engineering, which are applied in solving problems in the field of energy engineering;
Has a coherent knowledge of automatic control, thermodynamics, heat and mass transfer, power electronics, electrical machines of renewable sources, electrical energy economics and market and other core field subjects, understands the broader multidisciplinary context of engineering and is able to adapt methods and processes of other fields of science;
Has a deep knowledge of electricity transmission, smart electric power systems and their control, wind and hydro technologies, which are applied in the development of smart electrical systems and renewable electricity sources;
Has a deep knowledge of energy generation systems, combustion theory, thermal power plants, thermal processes, which are applied in the development of sustainable thermal energy systems.

Special (engineering analysis and design) Skills:

Is able to apply knowledge and understanding to identify, formulate, and solve energy engineering problems;
Is able to apply knowledge and understanding to develop and realize designs of renewable energy;
Is able to apply knowledge and understanding in the formulation and analysis of renewable energy problems, to solve them by selecting appropriate methods and experimental equipment;
Understands the design methodologies of energy equipment and systems and is able to apply them to solve engineering problems, analyze and model renewable sources and their control systems;
Is able to choose and apply appropriate analytical and modeling methods to solve renewable energy problems.

Research Skills and Practical Activities:

Is able to find scientific and technical information using databases and other sources of information to solve energy engineering problems;
Is able to apply the acquired knowledge, improve practical skills related to research, engineering design of renewable energy systems and technology development;
Is able to plan and perform experiments on electrical and thermal equipment and systems, evaluate their data and present conclusions;
Is able to combine theory and practice to solve design and development problems of energy systems;
Has skills in working with equipment used in energy engineering;
Understands and evaluates the ethical, environmental and commercial aspects of engineering activities;
Is able to manage time rationally, has organizational skills and implements effective working methods.

Personal (decision-making, lifelong learning, cooperation and teamwork) Skills:

Is able to work effectively independently and in a team, performing tasks that relate to energy engineering;
Is able to communicate with the engineering community and the general public;
Holistically understands the impact of engineering solutions on society and the environment, adheres to the norms of professional ethics and engineering activities, perceives responsibility for engineering activities;
Knows the aspects of energy engineering projects management and business, understands the links between technological solutions and their economic and social consequences;
Recognizes the importance of individual lifelong learning, is constantly learning and has a need for professional development.

Activities of teaching and learning:

The studies include classroom work (lectures, practical work, laboratory work, seminars, outgoing visits to enterprises, etc.) and individual work for mastering theoretical material, preparation for classroom work, intermediate and final assessments and performing other activities. The studies of each study module are completed by the assessment of the student’s knowledge and skills – an examination or another final assessment; the study programme is completed by the final degree project and its defence.

Methods of assessment of learning achievements:

The applied cumulative assessment system of the learning outcomes ensures constant and involving work of students during the entire semester of studies; the final evaluation of the study module consists of the sum of the grades of intermediate assessments and the final assessment multiplied by the weighting coefficients (percentages of components).

Study subjects (modules):

Classical Physics, Engineering Graphics, Ethics of Artificial Intelligence, Introduction to Programming for Engineers, Introduction to Speciality: Modern Electric Power Systems, Mathematics 1, Computer Drawing, Engineering Materials, Engineering Mechanics, Mathematics 2, Physics 2, Analysis of Electric Circuits 1, Engineering Thermodynamics, General Chemistry, Theory of Probability and Statistics, Analysis of Electric Circuits 2, Basics of Numerical Simulation Methods, Electrical Machines of Renewable Sources, Electrical Power Engineering, Energy Systems Electronics, Automatic Control Theory, Electromagnetic Field, Geothermal Energy and Heat Pumps, Heat and Mass Transfer, Smart Microprocessor Based Systems, Foundamentals of Nuclear Energy, Electric Power Economics and Market, Fuel Cells and Energy Storage Systems, Systems of Gas Supply, Solar Energy, Work Safety, Bachelor’s Degree Final Project, Professional Internship.
Specialisations: Biofuel and Biomass, Power Transmission, Protective Relaying and Automation of Distributed Generation Systems, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, Systems of Heat Generation and Energy Supply, Technology of Wind and Hydro Energetics, Design of Renewable Energy Sources System, High Voltage Engineering of Renewable Energy Sources, Project of Smart Energy Systems Control, Thermal Power Plants.
Electives of Entrepreneurship Education: Fundamentals of Enterprises Accounting and Financial Management, Technology Entrepreneurship, Marketing, Fundamentals of Enterprises Management;
Electives of Philosophy and Sustainable Development: Media Philosophy, Sustainable Development;
Electives: Product Development Project;
Foreign Language Electives (Level C1): Academic and Technical Communication in English (Level C1), Academic and Technical Communication in German (Level C1), Academic and Technical Communication in French (Level C1).

Study programme abstract:

A graduate has knowledge of renewable energy technologies, renewable energy resources, power electronics, thermo-engineering, technological maintenance and relationship with existing electric power systems, and is able to use renewable energy resources for different applications, as well as integrate the sources of renewable energy into the power systems, design hybrid systems of renewable energy and organise safe working environments.

Access to professional activity:

The graduate can work at the companies operating renewable energy systems, design bureaus, state and private organisations where the experts of development, use and application of renewable energy resources are required.

Access to further study:

S/he has access to the second cycle studies.