Renewable Energy Engineering
Total Credit Hours:
158
Approved Hour Fee:
50
Overview
Vision and Mission
Program Objectives
Learning Outcomes
Career Prospects
Overview
This program is being offered for the first time at Palestinian universities and awards a Bachelor’s degree upon completion of 158 credit hours. The specialization comprises a set of engineering courses related to energy, renewable energy, and the environment.
The program focuses on providing a comprehensive engineering education in the generation of renewable and sustainable energy from sources such as solar, wind, bioenergy, geothermal, and tidal power. It aims to equip students with the latest skills needed to design all types of renewable energy systems—solar, wind, hydro, and geothermal—across all scales, including small, medium, and high-capacity systems.
Through the available courses and specialized energy laboratories, students will be able to analyze various energy systems, compare their efficiencies, and produce engineering designs and environmental reports for diverse energy projects. Additionally, graduates will be prepared to contribute to addressing global climate challenges, becoming part of the worldwide effort to tackle global warming and reduce reliance on fossil fuels.
The program also emphasizes developing a specialized team with strong research and technological skills to keep pace with global scientific and technological advancements in this field.
Vision and Mission
Establishing an engineering and academic department in a modern and strategic discipline aimed at supporting the global movement to protect the environment and reduce pollution and global warming by producing energy in its various forms from clean, renewable, and sustainable sources. The department also seeks to support the local economy and enhance energy independence through the use of alternative sources that preserve the environment while providing a continuous economic resource.
In addition, it aims to offer engineering education that keeps pace with advancements in the field of renewable and sustainable energy generation from solar, wind, biomass, geothermal, and wave energy. Graduating engineers will be equipped to develop and apply modern technologies in renewable energy to replace fossil fuels. The department will also prepare researchers to conduct high-level studies to keep up with scientific and technological progress in this advanced field of knowledge.
Program Objectives
- Introduce a modern and strategic program for the first time in Palestine to keep pace with the latest technological developments in the energy and renewable energy sector.
- Graduate highly skilled engineers with advanced engineering and technological competencies, capable of working in the energy sector in general and renewable energy in particular.
- Provide an academic environment that fosters scientific research in the fields of energy and the environment.
- Offer engineering consultations and services related to the field.
- Organize training courses and continuous professional development programs to keep up with rapid technological advancements in renewable energy.
- Actively participate in and collaborate with the local community in the field of renewable energy.
Learning Outcomes
The Renewable Energy Engineering program aims to equip students with the following skills and competencies:
- Acquire multidisciplinary skills and the ability to design all types of renewable energy systems.
- Design renewable energy systems of various scales for diverse applications.
- Graduate highly competent engineers capable of analyzing existing electrical energy systems and developing innovative, modern solutions using the latest energy technologies.
- Understand and master the use of all specialized design software for renewable energy systems.
- Prepare comprehensive reports and designs for renewable energy systems, as well as conduct feasibility studies for such projects.
- Equip graduates with the ability to produce scientific research in the fields of energy and the environment.
Career Prospects
- Government and private sectors related to energy and renewable energy.
- Industrial, agricultural, and service sectors.
- Research institutions and scientific associations.
- Local and international consultancy centers.
- Engineering and technology incubators, as well as development centers.