Griffith University

Sustainable energy systems is concerned with

• lowering global dependence on non-renewable sources
• reducing greenhouse gas emissions
• creating energy efficient technologies for industries
• using alternative energy sources
  

As about 90% of our current energy sources come from non-renewable sources such as fossil fuels, the need to find alternate energy systems is crucial to preserve our environment.

In this degree you will develop strategies to improve energy systems for

• energy production
• materials
• tourism
• land management
• policy analysis
• development
  

You will combine electronics engineering with specialist courses on renewable energy generation, power storage and distribution, and efficient energy consumption. You will be able to play a key role in developing long-term engineering strategies contributing to cheap and sustainable sources of electrical power from sun, wind, oceans and carbon-neutral fuels.

You will develop practical and specialist skills in

• renewable and distributed power generation (solar, wind, tidal etc)
• efficient storage (grid back-feeding, batteries, ultra-capacitors etc)
• efficient usage (lighting, electric vehicles, heating, domestic and industrial equipment)
• energy audits for industry
• environmental awareness (global and local impact)
  

As a graduate you will be able to take advantage of the significant jobs growth that will come from traditional and green energy generators, power distribution companies, and other organisations working in distributed energy systems and efficient electronic device design.

Study pathways

Undergraduate degree programs 

• Bachelor of Engineering - Nathan
• Bachelor of Engineering (Advanced Studies) - Nathan
  

Higher degree by research programs

• Doctor of Philosophy - all campuses
• Doctor of Philosophy by Publication - all campuses
  
• Master of Philosophy - all campuses
  
• Research Higher Degree Qualifying Program - all campuses