About the course

Global energy demand is climbing rapidly due to population growth and continuing industrialization. Renewable energy is expected to provide a central solution to our need for a sustainable fuel. Many countries have announced plans in the use of clean energy. In 2020, renewable energy targets have been adopted in 169 countries at the national or provincial level and renewables had provided more than 26% of global electricity generation. However, major challenges presented by renewable energies, such as fluctuations in output, unavailability (e.g. sunlight in the night) and unpredictability (e.g. wind power), limit their implementation. As a solution to these problems, energy storage systems, acted as a buffer between power generation and grid, make a real difference in effective ways to improve power quality, stability and reliability of transmission and distribution system. For example, battery system (e.g. lithium battery, redox flow battery, or combination of these two) has the potential to provide many hours of high quality power from the kW- to MW- scale for grid services (e.g. load balancing and peak shaving). In a remote or weak grid area, utilisation of battery technology will allow users to store locally generated electricity and facilitate renewable energy deployment, and to use battery system as a stand-alone power system to replace diesel generators. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 2 Year(s)Fees: GB£35,900

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2021	Penryn
Spring (January), 2024	Penryn
Summer (April), 2024	Penryn
Autumn (September), 2024	Penryn
Spring (January), 2025	Penryn
Summer (April), 2025	Penryn
Autumn (September), 2025	Penryn
Spring (January), 2026	Penryn
Summer (April), 2026	Penryn

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Exeter

For all research degrees you will normally be required to have obtained or expect to obtain a first degree equivalent to at least a UK 2:1 Honours degree. You will need at least a 2:1 or its equivalent in order to be considered by any of the main funding bodies. For some programmes we also consider evidence of relevant personal, professional and educational experience. Where an applicant has taken or is taking, more than one academic qualification that meets our entry requirements, the University reserves the right to make an offer on the most recent academic qualification. IELTS (Academic) - Overall score 6.0. No less than 6.0 in any section. TOEFL IBT* - Overall score 87 with minimum scores of 21 for writing, 21 for listening, 22 for reading and 23 for speaking.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 87.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at University of Exeter. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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