Renewable Energy Engineering

Embark on an exciting journey to help shape the future of energy and make a lasting impact on the planet with our Master's degree specialisation in Renewable Energy Engineering.

You’ll design, implement and manage innovative and sustainable energy systems, where cutting-edge technology meets eco-conscious solutions.

Specialisation overview

Get the cutting-edge knowledge and skills you’ll need to excel in the rapidly-growing field of renewable energy.

With an emphasis on practical applications and industry relevance, this specialisation will empower you to make a meaningful impact on the energy landscape, contributing to the successful transition to sustainable energy resources and systems in Australia and beyond.

Acquire comprehensive knowledge of renewable energy technologies such as solar, wind, and hydropower. Gain a comprehensive understanding of the design, implementation and integration of renewables-based systems into the energy landscape.

Most importantly, you’ll contribute to a greener future using your engineering skills and fulfilling your sense of purpose and environmental stewardship.

See the course map and handbook for an outline of the course structures, units and electives.

Renewable energy is truly multidisciplinary, integrating aspects of electrical, mechanical, civil, materials and industrial engineering. I had worked in renewables, but the Masters experience at Monash broadened my skill set and my perspective, especially around innovation and developing technology to meet customer needs. As an international student, it also helped me make career connections.”
JOSÉ LOBO
Masters graduate and Industry Doctoral Program candidate
Woodside Monash Energy Partnership

Careers in Renewable Energy Engineering

With a Monash Master’s degree in renewables engineering, you’ll position yourself for a rapidly expanding job market in Australia and overseas, addressing global challenges in climate change and sustainable energy. You could:

manage the integration of a large-scale solar farm into an existing power grid
conduct a geothermal energy resource assessment
lead an energy efficiency audit for a large industrial organisation
design and implement energy storage solutions for renewables
evaluate offshore wind farm feasibility or optimise wind turbine blade designs
research advanced materials for photovoltaic technology
formulate and influence renewable energy policy, regulation and incentives.

What you will learn

Get the latest on cutting-edge renewable energy sources, materials and technologies like advanced photovoltaics. Use computer models and simulation tools to explore design and operation of renewable energy systems and optimisation of energy production and usage.

Renewable energy technologies and systems

Get the latest on cutting-edge renewable energy sources, materials and technologies like advanced photovoltaics. Use computer models and simulation tools to explore design and operation of renewable energy systems and optimisation of energy production and usage.
Energy efficiency and sustainability engineering

Acquire and practice skills in measuring and auditing energy efficiency, the design of sustainable energy facilities, and a systematic approach to creating low-energy, sustainable buildings.

Smart grids and grid integration

Learn how to integrate renewable and distributed energy resources into power grids, by understanding the challenges of intermittent energy generation, and systems for forming grids and managing grid
Advanced energy conversion and storage

Explore how energy can be converted from renewable sources into electricity or other forms of energy, and the use of innovative energy storage technologies to balance supply and meet demand.

Renewables research, project management and risk management

Acquire research and project management skills for planning, executing, and overseeing renewable energy projects, evaluating and mitigating potential risks.