Sustainable Energy

PROGRAM INFORMATION 

Energy is an indispensable factor for the economic growth, development and is essential to modern society. Worldwide energy consumption is rapidly increasing, while currently most primary sources of energy are unsustainable. Renewable energy has the potential to meet demand with a much smaller environmental footprint and can help to alleviate other pressing problems. Efforts to reduce energy and its sustainability must include a thorough understanding of our energy resources. 

During this 11-day program engineering students will have the chance to get an in depth look into how the Swiss approach the topic, and which resources and technologies are currently in use to protect and improve the conditions of our planet.

"Switzerland has been a leader in sustainability, both in its national policies and in crafting international agreements. In 2017, it was named one of the top five countries achieving the United Nations 2030 Sustainable Development Goals" (Gregory, What We Can Learn From Switzerland’s Sustainability, Discover Magazine, May 2022).

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS 

• CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research 

• Einstein House 

• Bern University 

• Jungfraujoch - Top of Europe 

• Grimsel Power Plant 

• Entlebuch Biosphere 

• Repower Power Plant 

• Romantik Hotel 

 COURSE WORK

Title: Fundamental of Sustainable Energy

EEEN 4336, MEEN 4336, AEEN 4336, CEEN 4336, EVEN 4336, CSEN 4336, and CHEN 4336 

Time: Summer II, 2023

Course: Technical Elective for Undergraduates, 3 credits

Prerequisites: Engineering major with more than 60 credits, Junior Standing 

Mode of study: Study abroad followed by 3 weeks of online lectures

Online Lectures:

• Solar Thermal Power Generation

• Photovoltaic Power Generation

• Wind Power Generation

• Geothermal Energy

• Biomass Energy

• Energy Management 

 Venue Pictures