Renewable Power-to-X Economy | Master of Science in Technology

Electrical energy is now more than ever the answer to the world's urgent energy challenges. It is the crucial driver of efficiency and success in the energy transition towards a sustainable, truly industrial and consumer-oriented economy.

Electrical engineering is the largest and most diverse technological field in the world. Studies in the Master's Programme in Renewable Power-to-X Economy are wide-ranging and relevant to industry. 

A renewable Power-to-X economy combines solar and hydrogen economies as well as Power-to-X conversion. Students obtain comprehensive knowledge about renewable energy sources, their technologies, and the role of different fossil energy sources on the path towards purely renewable forms of energy. Adjusting the consumption of electricity to the changing production of renewable forms of energy is a considerable challenge. In addition to direct electrification, students learn why hydrogen is a key factor in the large-scale use of renewable energy sources, the storage and transmission of electrical energy, and further processing into, for example, fuels and fertilizers.

What will you learn in the programme?

This master's programme provides a holistic view of the field in question – from renewable energy resources to their technologies, economics, sustainability and societal impact.

You will acquire:

• professional skills in applying the theories of electrical engineering to applications of renewable energy production, energy conversion, and storage; you can complement your degree with, for example, energy economics-related studies, business studies or Finnish language studies;
• knowledge of the ethical aspects of the field and its effects on society; you will be able to critically assess the future prospects of a renewable electricity-based economy;
• teamwork skills; you will learn to work as a member of a team and be able to organise, carry out and lead projects:
• as a graduate, you will be able to work independently and scientifically, acquire information and formulate solutions to complex problems and tasks. The degree programme also prepares you for scientific doctoral studies.