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Renewable Energy Science, Iceland
Monday, February 27, 2012
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This article prepared by: Rory O'Byrne, Northwestern University
RES: The School for Renewable Energy Science
Location: Akureyti, Iceland
Mission: To provide a rigorous international masters education in renewable energy science and technology.- English-based coursework- One-year program- Diversity of renewable technologies covered- Full-tuition scholarships available- Strong partnerships in public and private sectors- Young and ambitious school- Located in a country with renowned geological features- B.S.c in applied sciences or engineering requiredHome Page
Want to attend a morning lecture on geothermal energy systems and then retire into a geothermal-heated spa? Look no further than Iceland’s masters program at RES. Masters students at RES spend one intensive year gaining exposure to a breadth of renewable technologies and policy issues while living in the serene town of Akureyri, Iceland. Students spend their first two trimesters learning the fundamentals of seven forms of renewable energy from industry professionals and world-renowned professors. The final trimester is spent writing a thesis, either in Iceland or as a visiting student at one of RES’s many partner laboratories.
Graduate Programs Cool Research Student Outreach & Activities 
RES offers a Masters in Renewable Energy Science with a concentration in one of the following areas:
- Geothermal Energy
- Fuel Cell Systems and Hydrogen
- Biofuels and Bioenergy
- Energy Systems and Policies
- Hydropower
- Solar Energy
- Wind and Wave Power
Past masters students conducted thesis research in partner labs across the world. Projects included:
- Vehicle propulsion and fuel cell technology in Sydney, Australia
- Hydropower in British Columbia, Canada.
- Surrogate modeling and energy systems in Geneva, Switzerland.
- Waste-driven energy plants in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emeritus.
- Fuel Cells applied to commercial airlines in Seattle, Washington.
Explore what it would be like to be an RES student!
- Guided expeditions available for weekend outings
- Bask in 24-hour daylight from starting in June
- Or play a round of golf at midnight
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