The course covers various energy technologies within renewable energy conversion. It approaches the topic from a materials perspective, aiming to provide an understanding of applications such as energy conversion in fuel cells and batteries, hydrogen production through electrolysis, artificial photosynthesis, and the conversion of solar energy into heat or electrical energy in solar collectors and solar cells. The course also offers an overview of other renewable energy systems, such as wind power, biomass, and hydropower, and how these can interact within a systems perspective in a sustainable society. The course includes lab work and practical sessions related to hydrogen production in PEM electrolysis, the conversion of hydrogen and oxygen to electrical energy in fuel cells, as well as the production and evaluation of organic solar cells.
The information below is only for exchange students
Starts
1 September 2025
Ends
2 November 2025
Study location
Umeå
Language
English
Type of studies
Daytime,
50%
Required Knowledge
University studies comprising at least 90 credits, including Quantum Mechanics 6 credits, Electrodynamics 6 credits, Thermodynamcs 6 credits, Solid State Physics 7.5 credits or equivalent. Proficiency in English and Swedish equivalent to the level required for basic eligibility for higher studies. Requirements for Swedish only apply if the course is held in Swedish.
Selection
Students applying for courses within a double degree exchange agreement, within the departments own agreements will be given first priority. Then will - in turn - candidates within the departments own agreements, faculty agreements, central exchange agreements and other departmental agreements be selected.
Application code
UMU-A5317
Application
This application round is only intended for nominated exchange students. Information about deadlines can be found in the e-mail instruction that nominated students receive.
Notification of admission will be sent in end of May.
