Wind energy is one of the most promising renewable energy sources. The sector is currently expanding fast offshore, through the installation of large offshore wind farms. The demand for wind energy professionals with a technical, economic and management background, and for specialists who also have a broad understanding of the sector, is huge.
This minor is an opportunity for students to explore this new branch of the wind energy sector, and to acquire an in-depth understanding of the technical and managerial aspects of offshore wind energy, as well as the future trends in the field. The courses focus on the link between developing new technology and the relationship with the social context.
Prerequisites
Be in the tird year of bachelor degree
Application procedure
There are different application procedures and dates depending if you are a national student or an international student.
Grant opportunities
TU Delft offers several study, research and internship grants for which you can apply for
Learning outcomes
- Acquire knowledge and skills in order to apply basic project management theory
- Know how to work in a project environment and be familiar with project management tools
- Acquire knowledge of offshore wind farm technology and of the related operations
- Gain insight into project and asset management techniques and how to apply these to offshore wind farms
- Gain insight into the economy of electrical infrastructures, especially the economic and social challenges of a future sustainable electricity supply
- Be able to integrate the acquired knowledge and skills, including being able to reflect on the technical, economic and social prospects of offshore wind
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